What happened on Sunday May 21, 2017?

Here's what happened on May 21, 2017:

• North Korea Missile Test South Korea reported that North Korea launched a Pukguksong-2 intermediate-range ballistic missile, which flew 500 km before landing in the Sea of Japan, escalating regional tensions.
• Taliban Raid in Afghanistan In a devastating attack during the ongoing War in Afghanistan, Taliban militants killed at least 20 Afghan police officers in a raid in southern Afghanistan, highlighting the continued instability in the region.
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Final Performance The historic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed its final show at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, marking the end of a 146-year entertainment legacy that had captivated audiences across the United States.
• Swiss Referendum on Nuclear Power Swiss voters approved a referendum aimed at reducing nuclear power and increasing renewable energy investments, signaling a significant shift in the country's energy policy.
• Enes Kanter Returns to United States NBA player Enes Kanter, after being briefly detained in Bucharest, returned to the U.S. He claimed his Turkish passport was cancelled due to his opposition to President Erdogan and support for exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen.
• Pope Francis Appoints First Swedish Cardinal Pope Francis made history by surprising Bishop Anders Arborelius and appointing him as the first-ever cardinal from Sweden, marking a significant moment for the Swedish Catholic community.
• Hillary Step Collapse on Mount Everest Mountaineer Tim Mosedale confirmed that the famous Hillary Step, a legendary climbing landmark on Mount Everest, had collapsed, potentially altering climbing routes for future expeditions.
• Mumbai Indians Win IPL Championship Mumbai Indians clinched the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket championship by defeating Rising Pune Supergiant in a thrilling final match.
• Indonesian-Vietnamese Maritime Dispute An Indonesian maritime patrol boat, KM Hiu Macan 001, attempted to intercept and arrest 55 Vietnamese crew members for alleged maritime poaching, but was forced to withdraw after an aggressive intervention by Vietnamese coast guards.

Events in 2017

May 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 21, 2017

May 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8921 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.266 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7681 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3409 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3511 CAD

May 21, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Empoli - Atalanta : 0 - 1
• Genoa - Torino : 2 - 1
• Juventus - Crotone : 3 - 0
• Lazio - Inter : 1 - 3
• Milan - Bologna : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - St Pauli : 1 - 3
• Braunschweig - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Dresden - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
• Greuther Furth - Union Berlin : 1 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Ath Bilbao : 3 - 1
• Barcelona - Eibar : 4 - 2
• Celta - Sociedad : 2 - 2
• Malaga - Real Madrid : 0 - 2
• Valencia - Villarreal : 1 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Mirandes - Valladolid : 2 - 2
• Numancia - Lugo : 0 - 1

May 21, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2017 can also be written as 5/21/2017 in the US and as 21/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 2017 in May 2017 calendar

May 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
4. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

May 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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May 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 2017 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:07 am and setting at 04:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2017

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Someone born on May 21, 2017 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 17 days old,

or 424 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2970 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2017?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 21, 2017.

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