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May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018, was a Monday. It was the 141st day of 2018. The decade was the 2010s.

5 years, 10 months, and 7 days have passed since May 21, 2018.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 21, 2018:

  • United States: "This Is America" by Childish Gambino
  • United Kingdom: "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 21, 2018

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • This Is America - Childish Gambino
  • Nice For What - Drake
  • God's Plan - Drake
  • Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  • Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
Play the top singles from 2018
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2018. Take a trip back to the peak days of Drake, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Juice WRLD.
Deadpool 2

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Deadpool 2".

Facts

This date occurred 2,138 days ago. Approximately 71 months have passed. It was the 141st day of 2018, in week 21. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 24 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 21, 2018

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 21, 2018, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 2018 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino is at the top of the singles charts, while "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa is the number-one song in the UK.

Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Deadpool 2 is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Modern Family", "Orange Is the New Black", "Peaky Blinders", and "Black-ish".

It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as TotalBiscuit, Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and XXXTentacion would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "What Remains of Edith Finch", "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy", "Monster Hunter: World", and "God of War".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Doc McStuffins", "Henry Danger", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", and "The Loud House". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Hello Barbie, L.O.L. Surprise!, and the Nintendo Switch.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 21, 2018.

  • Eurovision 2018.

    Eurovision 2018

    The 2018 Eurovision song contest was held in Lisbon, Portugal. Israel won the contest with the song "Toy" by Netta.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 21, 2018.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 21, 2018.

  • April 21, 2018: Actor Verne Troyer (Mini-Me) passes away due to alcohol poisoning.
  • April 24, 2018: Police arrest the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, after a decades-long investigation.
  • April 26, 2018: Comedian and actor Bill Cosby is found guilty of sexual assault.
  • April 27, 2018: The film "Avengers: Infinity War" is released in movie theaters.
  • May 5, 2018: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson suffers a brain haemorrhage.
  • May 7, 2018: It is revealed that Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes are dating.
  • May 8, 2018: The Trump administration withdraws from an international nuclear agreement with Iran.
  • May 10, 2018: Pop star Ariana Grande confirms that she has ended her relationship with boyfriend Mac Miller.
  • May 13, 2018: Soccer: Arsène Wenger manages his final game with Arsenal.
  • May 15, 2018: The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is released.
  • May 18, 2018:
    • American model Stephanie Adams kills herself and her seven-year-old son.
    • The film "Deadpool 2" is released in movie theaters.
    • Eight students and two teachers are killed during a school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas.
  • May 19, 2018:
    • Chelsea win the FA Cup after defeating Manchester United 1-0.
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are married.
  • This date: May 21, 2018
  • May 22, 2018: Brynn Cartelli wins the fourteenth season of The Voice.
  • May 23, 2018: Soccer: Unai Emery becomes the new manager of Arsenal.
  • May 24, 2018: YouTuber TotalBiscuit passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • May 25, 2018:
    • The film "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is released in movie theaters.
    • Ireland votes to legalize abortion.
    • GDPR becomes enforceable in the European Union.
  • May 28, 2018: MMA fighter Michael Bisping announces his retirement.
  • May 29, 2018: ABC cancels the show "Roseanne" after lead actress Roseanne Barr posts a racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett.
  • June 3, 2018: The first episode of Succession is aired on HBO.
  • June 4, 2018: Actor Johnny Depp sues a UK tabloid newspaper for labeling him a "wife beater".
  • June 5, 2018: American fashion designer Kate Spade commits suicide at the age of 55.
  • June 8, 2018:
    • The Golden State Warriors win the 2018 NBA finals after they defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0.
    • American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain commits suicide.
  • June 12, 2018:
    • It is confirmed that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are engaged after dating for just over a month.
    • Macedonia agrees to rename itself as "North Macedonia" following an agreement with Greece.
    • Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un hold a meeting in Singapore.
  • June 14, 2018: The 2018 FIFA World Cup begins in Russia.
  • June 15, 2018:
    • Soccer: Marcelo Bielsa becomes the new manager of Leeds United.
    • The film "Incredibles 2" is released.
    • US President Donald Trump begins a trade war with China by adding 25% tariffs on $50 billion of imported goods.
    • Biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes is indicted on federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
  • June 17, 2018: Golf: Brooks Koepka wins the 2018 US Open.
  • June 18, 2018:
    • 21-year-old rapper Jimmy Wopo is shot dead in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Rapper XXXTentacion is shot dead outside of a motorcycle dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
    • US President Donald Trump orders the creation of the United States Space Force.
    • Big City Greens premiers on the Disney Channel.
  • June 20, 2018: Model and former Love Island contestant Sophie Gradon commits suicide.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 21, 2018, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 21, 2018 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
Television shows

Television shows in May 2018

People in May 2018 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from May 2018.

Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2018

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2018

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2018.

God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Call of Duty: WWII 2017
Call of Duty: WWII
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 21.

Mr. T

Mr. T

Actor
Born on May 21, 1952
He turned 66 on this day in 2018.

Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer

Serial killer Deceased
Born on May 21, 1960
He was not alive on this date.

Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit

Wrestler Deceased
Born on May 21, 1967
He was not alive on this date.

The Notorious B.I.G

The Notorious B.I.G

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 21, 1972
He was not alive on this date.

Noel Fielding

Noel Fielding

English comedian
Born on May 21, 1973
He turned 45 on this day in 2018.

Kayla Itsines

Kayla Itsines

Internet personality
Born on May 21, 1991
She turned 27 on this day in 2018.

Tom Daley

Tom Daley

English diver
Born on May 21, 1994
He turned 24 on this day in 2018.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on May 21, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 21, 2018 was most likely conceived around August 28, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 21, 2018 is close to February 11, 2019.

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Stats for May 21, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 21, 2018:

  • 2,138 days have passed since this date.
  • 305 weeks have passed.
  • 184,726,800 seconds have passed since May 21, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 215,514,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 95,319,028,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 30,787,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 15,886,505 steps. That's roughly 7,061 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,216,722 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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