Thursday May 31, 2018: on this day

May 31, 2018 was the 151st day of the year 2018, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 31, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 31, 2018, who was born and died on May 31, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 2018?


May 31, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2018 can also be written as 5/31/2018 in the US and as 31/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 2018:

  • 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • Transport in iran: strikes by truck owners continue in 177 cities for the tenth straight day. in all the major iranian cities, fuel shortages are being reported and there are long lines at petrol stations.
  • At midnight, the united states will impose 25% tariffs on steel imports from canada, mexico, and the european union.
  • Mexico responds with similar levies on pork legs and apples, grapes, cheeses, and steel. according to the secretariat of economy, the measures will remain in effect until the u.s. removes its new tariffs.
  • Chrystia freeland, canadian foreign minister, announces dollar for dollar retaliatory tariffs in the amount of 10% or 25% on a range of goods, including steel, aluminum and whiskey. the list is worth $16.6 billion. justin trudeau, prime minister of canada, denounces the "affront" to canada's security partnership.
  • Support for military action in iran: ex-israeli spy chief tamir perdo revealed that prime minister benjamin netanyahu had directed the israeli defence forces (idf) to prepare for military actions against iran in 2011.
  • European convention on human rights. the european court of human rights ruled that both the romanian government and the lithuanian government knew they were hosting cia secret prisons in 2005. both countries participated in the us extraordinary rendition programme. each country can be acknowledged one case. poland was also detained for operating a secret cia jail four years ago.
  • According to the european court of human rights, both the lithuanian and romanian governments knew that they were hosting secret prisons run by the cia in 2005. both countries participated in the us extraordinary rendition programme. each country can be acknowledged one case. poland was also condemned four years ago for operating a secret cia jail.
  • Terrorism in britain: husnain rashid, a british man who supported isis and admitted that he had threatened to attack prince george's school, pleaded guilty.
  • Husnain rashid, a british man, pleaded guilty to supporting isis and admitting that it threatened prince george at school.
  • Denmark's parliament votes 75-30 against covering the face with garments. this includes islamic veils like the burqa and niqab. violations of the law could result in a 1,000-kroner fine. similar bans are already in place in france, belgium, and austria.
  • 2018 vote of confidence in mariano rajoy's government, gurtel case: tomorrow will see a vote on a motion of confidence against mariano rajoy's spanish prime minister. the leader of the opposition, pedro sanchez (socialist), could become the next prime minister immediately with an expected 180 votes to the 176 required.
  • Tomorrow's vote will be held at the congress of deputies. the congress of deputies will host a debate on a motion of confidence against mariano rajoy, spanish prime minister. the leader of the opposition, pedro sanchez (socialist), could be elected the next prime minister immediately with an expected 180 votes to 176.
  • Thirty-first amendment to the constitution of pakistan: pakistani president mamnoon hassain signs into law the official merger of federally administered tribal areas and the khyber pakhtunkhwa administration province.
  • Pakistani president mamnoon hussain signs the law governing the official merger between the federally administered tribal areas and the khyber pakhtunkhwa administration province.
  • Astronomers announce discovery of a 380-680-kilometre (240-405 mi) long plutino 2017. this is the fifth-largest plutino known and the largest since the discovery by 90482 orcus in 2004, when it was discovered. (minor planet center). the plutino group's eponymous member, pluto, has been found to contain dunes of methane-ice.
  • Astronomers announce discovery of 2017 of, a 380-680-kilometre (240-408 mi) wide plutino. this is the fifth-largest plutino known and the largest since 2004's 90482 orcus.
  • Pluto, the nameless member of the plutino family, has been found to possess dunes of methane-ice.
  • The university of bristol's paleontologists announce the discovery of the oldest known lizard fossil. it is estimated to have been discovered by nature journal. megachirella wachtleri is the oldest known ancestor to all modern lizards.

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May 31, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $187.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $99.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.81

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8541 EUR
  • 1 USD = 108.773 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7519 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3202 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2941 CAD
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May 31, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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 31, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 2018 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 31, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 07:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 2018.

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Who was born on May 31, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 9 months old,

or 69 months and 29 days old,

or 304 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2129 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2018?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 31, 2018.

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May 31, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 2018:

  • Joseíto Mateo
  • Aníbal Quijano
  • Étienne Sansonetti
  • Marcello Girotto
  • Ernesto Bono
  • Olmes Neri

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 2018:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 2018:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.

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May 31, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

May 31, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Here on Earth

Here on Earth

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mark Piznarski

Lost in Space

Lost in Space

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Pose

Pose

Release year: 2018

Country: United States of America

May 31, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rebel Heart by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

Rebel Heart

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The story of Rush and Gia continues in Rebel Heir, the New York Times bestseller.

Facts and Fears by James R. Clapper, Trey Brown

Facts and Fears

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An honest and compelling account by the former Director of National Intelligence of the intelligence community's successes and failures in facing the most serious threats to America. James Clapper was President Obama's senior Intelligence adviser for six years. This is …

The Outsider by Stephen King

The Outsider

By:

An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. He has created one of his most disturbing and compelling stories, at a time when King's brand is stronger than ever.

The Fallen by David Baldacci

The Fallen

By:

Decker is one the most bizarre detectives any novelist could have imagined. - -Washington Post Amos Decker, the Memory Man. Decker was afflicted by a head injury from football that changed his personality. Decker can't remember the smallest details, which …

The Restless Wave by John McCain, Mark Salter

The Restless Wave

By:

This candid memoir by Senator John McCain is a political memoir that reflects on the life of an American hero.

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Who was the US President on May 31, 2018?

On May 31, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2018?

On May 31, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 2018?

On May 31, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for May 2018?

May 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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