Thursday, May 21, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 142nd day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 82nd day of Spring and there are 11 days left until Summer. May 21, 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 21, 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 21 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 142nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 21st week of 2020 |
| Season | 82nd day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 3 |
| 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 21, 2020, in Roman numerals: VXXIMMXX (month-day, year)
May 21st zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 21 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 21, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Man who filmed shooting of Ahmaud Arbery charged with murder
- Trump says he won’t close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
- CDC now says coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ via contaminated surfaces
- New Zealand PM Ardern floats ‘4-day week’ as a way to help the economy after coronavirus
- Coronavirus: CDC quietly releases detailed guidelines for reopening US
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 21st:
Lana Del Rey Parallel universe #TrumpDeathToll95K Mbira Dak Prescott Tony Montana
May 21st events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on May 21.
Mount Unzen on Japan's Shimabara Peninsula, erupts creating a tsunami, killing about 15,000; Japan's deadliest volcanic eruption.1st Democratic National Convention (Baltimore).
-July 28] French regular troops attack Commune of Paris; 17,000 die.
Stock markets on May 21, 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 21, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 21, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
⛈ tonight ⛈
rain on me @ladygaga pic.twitter.com/HuvqfxpXik— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 21, 2020
really emotional day okay wish i could hug u rn @ladygaga #onehour #rainonme
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 22, 2020
I tested very positively pic.twitter.com/lp4fE2bbai
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Say So" by Doja Cat featuring Nicki Minaj.
May 21 calendar
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| May 21, 2028 | Sunday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
May 21, 2020 life path number is 3. 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 3 is thought to be with a natural gift for gab and overflow of charisma. You have a natural gift for creativity, you are well aware of your talent, and liven up any room without even trying.
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