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see horoscope and birth chart for May 23, 2021What happened on Sunday May 23, 2021?
About May 23rd, 2021, in brief:
- Historical events: Belarusian authorities forcibly diverted Ryanair Flight 4978, compelling the aircraft to land in Minsk with the explicit purpose of detaining dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. This action was widely condemned as an international violation of aviation protocols and human rights.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 2021 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz
More about May 23rd, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on May 23rd, 2021.
May 23, 2021: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2021:
- Ryanair Flight Forced Landing in Belarus Belarusian authorities forcibly diverted Ryanair Flight 4978, compelling the aircraft to land in Minsk with the explicit purpose of detaining dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. This action was widely condemned as an international violation of aviation protocols and human rights.
- Deadly Ultramarathon Tragedy in China A catastrophic incident occurred during an ultramarathon in Yellow River Stone Forest Park, Gansu Province, China, where 21 runners perished due to extreme freezing conditions. The event highlighted the critical importance of athlete safety and environmental risk assessment in extreme sports.
- Phil Mickelson's Historic Golf Victory Phil Mickelson made history by becoming the oldest major winner at the PGA Championship, held at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. He secured his 6th major title, winning by a margin of 2 strokes over competitors Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen.
- Tragic Cable Car Accident in Italy A cable car plummeted from a mountain near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, resulting in a devastating accident that claimed the lives of 14 people. The incident shocked the local community and raised serious questions about cable car safety infrastructure.
May 23, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 23, 2021: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2021:
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Ron HillRenowned English long-distance runner and businessman who made significant contributions to marathon running and athletic equipment design.
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Eric Carle
May 23, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 23, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 23, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 04:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2021.
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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2021
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How old is someone born on May 23, 2021?
Someone born on May 23, 2021 is:
4 years 1 month old,
or 49 months and 15 days old,
or 215 weeks and 2 days old,
or 1507 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2021?
There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2021?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 23, 2021.
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