Friday, May 1, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 122nd day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 62nd day of Spring and there are 31 days left until Summer. May 1, 2020 zodiac sign is Taurus. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about May 1, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at May 1 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 122nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Friday of 2020 |
| Week index | 18th week of 2020 |
| Season | 62nd day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 1 |
| May Birthstone | Emerald |
| May Birth flower | Lily of the valley |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write May 1, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIMMXX (month-day, year)
May 1st zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 1 is Taurus ♉. Taurus' strengths are: reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable. While the weaknesses are: being stubborn, possessive, uncompromising. Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus.
Top news headlines from May 1, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Canada bans assault weapons after mass shooting in Nova Scotia
- While Trump minimizes the toll, government orders 100,000 new body bags
- Hundreds of protesters, some carrying guns in the state Capitol, demonstrate against Michigan’s emergency measures
- Gov. Whitmer extends Michigan State of Emergency through May 28 after Legislature refused extension
- Greta Thunberg helps launch UN campaign to protect children from COVID-19
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 1st:
#MayDay Sam Lloyd Jill Scott #IBelieveBiden Coming to America Huntington Beach
May 1st events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on May 1.
Acts of Union comes into force, uniting England and Scotland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain.Publication of Species Plantarum by Linnaeus, and the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.
First emigrant wagon train leaves Independence, Missouri, for California.
Stock markets on May 1, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
May 1, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 1, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Being homophobic is kinda gay cuz you letting a gay nigga control yo emotions like he yo boyfriend
— throat 700 CLUB (@SPVCEMVN) May 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/Jassvxo__/status/1255709979379593216
stuck with u by me and @justinbieber out may 8th. head to my instagram for more info. thank u to @1strcf and @sb_projects for making this possible 🖤 presave here: https://t.co/Gdv1ATHbMV pic.twitter.com/DkX5gzijOj
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd.
May 1 calendar
| May 1, 2024 | Wednesday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
May 1, 2020 life path number is 1. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 1 is a spiritual and primal force. A natural-born leader. It is the root that all numbers stem from. Ones are also very individualistic, which can lead to loneliness.
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