Monday May 22, 2017: on this day

May 22, 2017 was the 142nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 22, 2017 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 22, 2017, who was born and died on May 22, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Love Connection) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2017?


May 22, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2017 can also be written as 5/22/2017 in the US and as 22/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2017:

  • 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
  • Greater manchester police (gmp), reports deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england, after ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance.
  • According to the gmp, at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured. they are treating this incident as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
  • "my family's slave" - a controversial article in the atlantic about the filipino servant caste, and the filipino american family that was involved in it, sparked a debate both in the philippines and in the united states.
  • The atlantic magazine published a controversial article about the filipino servant caste. it also featured the filipino american family that was involved. this sparked a debate both in the philippines and in the united states.
  • Due to a shortage of intravenous sodium bicarbonate (i.e. baking soda solution), hospitals in the united states are restricting its use for heart surgery, chemotherapy, and to treat patients with too acidic blood. amphastar and pfizer are the two main producers. they indicate that supplies won't increase until june.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: north korea's official korean central news agency reports that kim jong un, the country's leader has approved the deployment of the pukguksong-2 intermediate range ballistic missile and ordered the mass production of the system. to discuss the test, the united nations security council will meet tuesday in closed session.
  • According to the official north korean central news agency, kim jong un, the leader of north korea, approved the deployment of the pukguksong-2 intermediate range ballistic missile and ordered mass production. to discuss the test, the united nations security council will meet tuesday.
  • The philippines responds to criticisms about a controversial comment it made regarding a possible "war" between china and the philippines.
  • Relations between the philippines and russia: rodrigo duterte (phonesia's president) tells vladimir putin that russia is interested in the philippines for modern arms to combat isil.
  • North carolina's congressional district: the united states supreme court rejected two north carolina congressional districts. they were drawn too heavily on race and violated the constitution.
  • Two north carolina congressional districts were rejected by the united states supreme court because they relied too heavily on race when drawing them.
  • Jeff sessions, the u.s. attorney general, reduces the scope for the order against sanctuary cities.
  • Temporary protected status for haitians in the united states is extended by six months
  • United kingdom general election 2017, theresa may, british prime minister faces backlash following allegations that the conservatives planned to reduce social welfare spending. (the guardian).labour leader jeremy corbyn will visit the families of those who were killed in the ira bombings at hyde park or regent's park.
  • After accusations that the conservatives planned to reduce social welfare spending, theresa may, british prime minister, is facing backlash.
  • Labour leader jeremy corbyn will visit the families of those who were killed in the ira bombings at hyde park or regent's park.
  • Russian interference in 2016 us elections: sources familiar with the decision say that former u.s. security advisor michael flynn invokes the fifth amendment to protect himself from self-incrimination. he declines to comply to a subpoena issued by the senate intelligence committee to investigate possible russian interference.
  • Sources close to his decision say that michael flynn, the former u.s. national security advisor, invoked his fifth amendment right against self-incrimination. he declined to comply with a subpoena issued by the senate intelligence committee to investigate possible russian interference in the 2016 u.s. elections.
  • Venezuelan protests 2017: protesters burn the birthplace of president hugo chavez, as violence and looting spread through barinas (venezuela) following the death a protester.
  • Protesters set fire to the birthplace of president hugo chavez after a protester was killed.
  • Japanese scientists have discovered that mice can be raised from sperm stored on the international space station for nine months.
  • Twenty-two people are killed at an ariana grande concert in the 2017 manchester arena bombing.
  • United states president donald trump visits the church of the holy sepulchre in jerusalem and becomes the first sitting u.s. president to visit the western wall.

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May 22, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $154.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.89
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.23
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.10

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8895 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.093 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7693 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3382 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3498 CAD

May 22, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Pescara - Palermo : 2 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Akhisar Belediyespor - Alanyaspor : 3 - 0
  • Genclerbirligi - Fenerbahce : 1 - 2
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May 22, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 05:39 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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Who was born on May 22, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 10 months old,

or 82 months and 7 days old,

or 357 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2503 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2017?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 22, 2017.

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May 22, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2017:

  • Dequante West

    Known for contributions to number theory.

  • Nikky Hayden

    MotoGP World Champion.

  • Dina Merrill

    American actress, game show panelist, socialite, heiress, and businesswoman (d. 2017).

  • Leonhard Nagenrauft
  • Viktar Kuprėjčyk
  • Jacopo Castelfranchi
  • Salena Rocky Malone
  • Giovanni Lombardi
  • Ugo De Santis

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

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May 22, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2017:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2017:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2017:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - I'm The One
  4. - Shape Of You
  5. - Humble.

May 22, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - I'm The One
  3. - Humble.
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - XO TOUR Llif3

May 22, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - El Amante
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Subeme La Radio
  5. - Felices Los 4

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May 22, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

May 22, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Into the Water

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An addictive novel of psychological suspense by the author of The Girl on the Train, #1 New York Times Bestseller and global phenomenon. Megan Abbott and Gillian Flynn are two of the leading female authors …

Surrender by Helen Hardt

Surrender

By:

Jonah Steel is in love with Melanie Carmichael, but he still feels the guilt as he attempts to solve the mystery of his family's past.

Gwendy's Button Box  by Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

Gwendy's Button Box

By:

In Book 1, Maine Stephen King and Richard Chizmar team up for this chilling novella, which revisits Castle Rock's mysterious past.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller: The essential universe from our most beloved and beloved astrophysicist. What is the relationship between time and space? How does the universe fit into us? Neil deGrasse Tyson, a renowned astrophysicist who is also a …

No Middle Name by Lee Child

No Middle Name

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Prepare for the ultimate Jack Reacher experience with a novella and 11 stories previously published, all in one heart-pounding collection by Lee Child.

May 22, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on May 22, 2017?

On May 22, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2017?

On May 22, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2017?

On May 22, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for May 2017?

May 2017 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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