Friday May 17, 2013: on this day

May 17, 2013 was a Friday and it was the 137th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2013 can also be written as 5/17/2013 in the US and as 17/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2013 in May 2013 calendar

Here's what happened on May 17, 2013:

• Iraqi insurgency after the u.s. withdrawal: a series of bombings in sunni areas of iraq have resulted in at least 90 deaths and more than 200 injuries.
• At least 90 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a string of bombings that took place mostly in sunni regions of iraq.
• War in north-west pakistan : two bombs explode in front of two mosques in malakand district, pakistan. 15 people were killed and at least 100 more were injured.
• With the approval of a texas facility worth us$10 million, the united states government opens up new opportunities for natural gas exports.
• Ottawa is struck by a magnitude 5.2 earthquake.
• During a training exercise, a humvee of the us navy seal rolls over and kills a us navy seal.
• Two metro-north commuter trains collided near bridgeport, connecticut. this caused at least 72 injuries and resulted in amtrak's cancellation of services between new york city (nyc) and boston.
• Jorge rafael videla was the president of argentina in 1976 after the coup d'etat. he died at the age 87 in a marcos paz jail, buenos aires.
• One million dollars of jewelry that was meant to be used by celebrities at cannes film festival 2013 is taken from a novotel hotel in cannes.
• A riot breaks out at an anti-homophobia march that took place in tbilisi, georgia. hundreds of people were injured when the march was attacked by opponents.
• Nasa records the most brilliant lunar meteor impact ever recorded.
• A mild electric shock can provide a lasting improvement in mathematical ability.
• Ken venturi, a former winner of the u.s. open and tv analyst, has died at the age of 82.

May 17, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 17, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $439.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $205.25

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2013:

• 1 USD = 103.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0279 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9722 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1412 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.45 JPY

May 17, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio GFCO - Guingamp : 0 - 1
• Angers - Tours : 0 - 1
• Auxerre - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Caen : 2 - 2
• Dijon - Arles : 2 - 3

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Mersin Idman Yurdu - Gaziantepspor : 1 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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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 17, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2013 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 2013 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 17, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2013

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Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

• Dennis Hopper

  American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

• Adel Imam

  Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

• Ross Butler

  Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

• Bob Saget

  Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

• Derek Hough

  Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

• Leven Rambin

  Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Nikki Reed

  Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

• Craig Ferguson

  Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

• Sasha Alexander

  Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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You are 10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 3 days old,

or 570 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3991 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2013?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 17, 2013.

Famous people died on May 17, 2013:

• Elijahjames Harper

  Canadian politician known for his role in opposing the Meech Lake Accord.

• Guido Giambartolomei
• Philippe Gaumont
• Jorge Rafael Videla
• José Pantieri
• Gian Carlo Bojani
• Ken Venturi
• Joan Montanyès i Martínez

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

• Frank Gorshin

  American actor.

• Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• Bruce Fairbairn

  Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

• Robert Webber

  Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

• Hugh Burden

  Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

• Kyston Williams

  Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

• Warda Al-Jazairia

  Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

• Zahki Khan

  Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

• Lyndle Smith

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

• Geovannie Ramirez

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 17th

Holidays on May 17, 2013:

• Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
• Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
• International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
• Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2013:

• UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2013:

• Saint Solochon
• Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
• Saint Montanus
• Saint Dietmar
• Saint Pamphamer
• Saint Pamphalon
• Saint Adrian of Alexandria

May 17, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Macklemore - Can't Hold Us
2. P!nk - Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
4. Rihanna - Stay
5. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man

May 17, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Drake - Started From The Bottom
4. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
5. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip

May 17, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida
2. Daddy Yankee - Limbo
3. Don Omar - Zumba
4. Intocable - Te Amo (Para Siempre)
5. Carlos Vives Featuring Michel Telo - Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo