Sunday, May 16, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 136th day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 77th day of Spring and there are 16 days left until Summer. May 16, 2021 zodiac sign is Taurus. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about May 16, 2021, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at May 16 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 136th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Sunday of 2021 |
| Week index | 20th week of 2021 |
| Season | 77th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 8 |
| 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 16, 2021, in Roman numerals: VXVIMMXXI (month-day, year)
May 16th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 16 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 16, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Charles Oliveira survives early onslaught, finishes Michael Chandler by knockout to win lightweight title in UFC 262 main event
- Kobe Bryant, with assist by widow Vanessa, joins Hall of Fame
- BTS’ Jin: ‘Rolling Stone’ Digital Cover Story
- Musk Implies Tesla May Sell or Has Sold Bitcoin Holdings
- Eric Swalwell Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene for ‘Stalking’ AOC: ‘I’ve Convicted People for Less’
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 16th:
#UFC262 Ricky Schroder Costco #MissUniverse #PoseFX Steph
May 16th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on May 16.
Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'arc) canonized a saint.Operation Chastise: No. 617 Squadron RAF begins the famous dambusters Raid, bombing the Mohne and Eder dams in the Ruhr valley with bouncing bombs.
1st of 180,000+ Hungarian Jews reach Auschwitz.
Stock markets on May 16, 2021
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May 16, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 16, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
PLAY OF THE YEAR FOR THE NETS 🤯 pic.twitter.com/TxmfTCdywM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 17, 2021
Had some special guests tonight in the Dub Hub!
Shout out to Chenle and Mark of @NCTsmtown_DREAM for reppin' 👋 pic.twitter.com/oICiqNZpch
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 17, 2021
So are the extensively researched, painstaking conclusions from the UN, Human Rights Watch, and B’Tselem (among the largest human rights orgs in the world and in Israel) considered “outbursts” too?
Or is that just a descriptor MSN reserves for the women legislators quoting them? https://t.co/i0c0M3OjGe
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd.
May 16 calendar
| May 16, 2024 | Thursday |
| May 16, 2025 | Friday |
| May 16, 2026 | Saturday |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday |
| May 16, 2028 | Tuesday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
May 16, 2021 life path number is 8. 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 8 is thought to place emphasis on career, business, finances, and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a realism to your spirituality and know the difference between make-believe and genuine realizations. Eights focus on money and can only flourish when supported.
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