Sunday, May 23, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 143rd day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 84th day of Spring and there are 9 days left until Summer. May 23, 2021 zodiac sign is Gemini. 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 23, 2021, 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 23 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 143rd day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Sunday of 2021 |
| Week index | 21st week of 2021 |
| Season | 84th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini ♊ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 6 |
| 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 23, 2021, in Roman numerals: VXXIIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
May 23rd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 23 is Gemini ♊. Gemini's strengths are: gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas. While the weaknesses are: being indecisive, nervous, and inconsistent. Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini.
Top news headlines from May 23, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Phil Mickelson Wins the PGA Championship and Becomes the Oldest Major Champion
- CDC investigating ‘mild’ reports of potential heart problems following COVID-19 vaccination
- BTS Performs Butter at Billboard Music Awards
- Eugene Chung says he was called ‘not the right minority’ during NFL coaching interview
- Dr. Fauci admits he is not confident COVID ‘developed naturally,’ calls for investigation into China
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 23rd:
Phil Mickelson Celtics Miami Heat Clippers F1 Bruins
May 23rd events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on May 23.
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals.
South American independence leader Simón Bolivar enters Merida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed El Libertador ("The Liberator").
Stock markets on May 23, 2021
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May 23, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 23, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1396604352345870337%20since%3A2021-05-22%20until%3A2021-05-24
https://twitter.com/enews/status/1396624209225334787%20since%3A2021-05-22%20until%3A2021-05-24
https://twitter.com/enews/status/1396598062265421828%20since%3A2021-05-22%20until%3A2021-05-24
May 23, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic.
May 23 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
May 23, 2021 life path number is 6. 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 6 is thought to be a fixer and the glue that holds families, communities together and will protect their loved ones at any cost. You are caring, protective and you dedicate your life to fixing the problems of those around you.
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