Sunday, May 17, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 138th day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 78th day of Spring and there are 15 days left until Summer. May 17, 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 17, 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 17 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 138th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Sunday of 2020 |
| Week index | 20th week of 2020 |
| Season | 78th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| 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 17, 2020, in Roman numerals: VXVIIMMXX (month-day, year)
May 17th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 17 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 17, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Obama Says U.S. Lacks Leadership on Virus in Commencement Speeches
- Read the Full Transcript of Obamas High School Commencement Speech
- Comic actor Fred Willard of ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Modern Family’ dies at 86
- Texas COVID-19 cases rise, governor’s office says more testing being done
- RNC Leaders Say They Expect Thousands At The Convention Despite The Coronavirus : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 17th:
Phyllis George Fred Willard Jeffree Star #ObamaWasBetterAtEverything UFC Fight Night Nelly
May 17th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on May 17.
Pánfilo de Narváez departs Spain to explore Florida with 600 men - by 1536 only 4 survive.24 merchants form New York Stock Exchange at 70 Wall Street.
John Hawkins & Richard French patent the Reaping Machine.
Stock markets on May 17, 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 17, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 17, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
sincerely yours , forevermore 🖤
— Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) May 17, 2020
it’s the day I’ve been waiting for ..
— Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) May 17, 2020
Take the red pill 🌹
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Say So" by Doja Cat featuring Nicki Minaj.
May 17 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
May 17, 2020 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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