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May 17, 2015

May 17, 2015, was a Sunday. It was 9 years, 7 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 17, 2015:

  • Rapper Chinx is shot dead in Queens, New York.
  • The final episode of the period drama "Mad Men" is aired on television.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 17, 2015:

  • United States: "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
  • United Kingdom: "Cheerleader" by OMI

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 17, 2015

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • Trap Queen - Fetty Wap
  • Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - The Weeknd
  • Shut Up And Dance - WALK THE MOON
Play the top singles from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Pitch Perfect 2

Top movie

The movie "Pitch Perfect 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 3,515 days ago. Approximately 117 months have passed. It was the 137th day of 2015, in week 20. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 39 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 17, 2015

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 17, 2015, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer of 2015 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cheerleader" by OMI is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Pitch Perfect 2 is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Walking Dead", "Black Mirror", "Broadchurch", and "Orange Is the New Black". A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment.

It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. In Port Richmond, Philadelphia, eight people have been tragically killed in a train derailment. In Ireland, a referendum campaign is in full swing as people prepare to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage or not.

Nick Fradiani has just won the 14th season of American Idol and a new VoIP application called "Discord" has recently been released. The world of music is in mourning following the passing of blues singer B.B. King. In soccer, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has just played his final game for the club.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Christopher Lee, Jules Bianchi, Cilla Black, and Jonah Lomu would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "The Evil Within", "Assassin's Creed: Unity", and "Total War: Attila". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Adventure Time", "Pretty Little Liars", "Teen Wolf", and "Gravity Falls".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Zoomer Zuppies, Minecraft action figures, and Frozen toys.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 17, 2015, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 17, 2015 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 17, 2015.

  • Eurovision 2015.

    Eurovision 2015

    The 2015 Eurovision song contest was held in Vienna, Austria. Sweden won the contest with the song "Heroes" by Mans Zelmerlow.
  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 17, 2015.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 17, 2015.

  • April 21, 2015:
    • Gwyneth Paltrow files for divorce from Chris Martin.
    • Google's search engine begins to rank websites based on how mobile-friendly they are.
  • April 23, 2015:
    • Sunderland player Adam Johnson is charged with child grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16.
    • Former child actor Sawyer Sweeten commits suicide at the age of 19.
  • April 24, 2015: Caitlyn Jenner comes out as a trans woman in a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer.
  • April 25, 2015:
    • Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko defeats Bryant Jennings.
    • A 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills 9,100 people in Nepal.
  • April 30, 2015: Singer Ben E. King passes away.
  • May 1, 2015: The film "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" is released.
  • May 2, 2015: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao.
  • May 3, 2015: Soccer: Jose Mourinho's side Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • May 7, 2015: The Conservative Party win a surprise majority during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
  • May 8, 2015: UK politics: Ed Miliband steps down as leader of the Labour Party.
  • May 12, 2015: 8 people are killed after a train derails in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
  • May 13, 2015:
    • Nick Fradiani wins the 14th season of American Idol.
    • The VoIP application "Discord" is released.
  • May 14, 2015: Blues singer B.B. King passes away.
  • May 16, 2015: Football: Steven Gerrard plays his final game for Liverpool.
  • This date: May 17, 2015
  • May 19, 2015:
    • Sawyer Fredericks wins the eight season of The Voice.
    • The video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" is released.
  • May 22, 2015: Ireland legalizes same-sex marriage via a referendum.
  • May 25, 2015: Irish broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy passes away at the age of 76.
  • May 30, 2015:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Aston Villa 4-0.
    • The Foo Fighters headline at Slane Concert in Ireland.
    • Soccer: Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement.
    • Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, dies of glioblastoma (brain cancer) at the age of 46.
  • June 2, 2015:
    • The game Batman: Arkham Knight is released.
    • FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigns.
  • June 6, 2015: Barcelona win the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Juventus 3-1.
  • June 9, 2015: The console version of the MMORPG "The Elder Scrolls Online" is released on the PlayStation 4 and the XBox One.
  • June 10, 2015: Reddit bans the subreddit r/fatpeoplehate.
  • June 11, 2015: Wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes passes away after developing stomach cancer.
  • June 12, 2015: The film "Jurassic World" is released.
  • June 14, 2015:
    • The social networking website Friendster is shut down after 12 years.
    • Missouri crime: The body of Dee Dee Blanchard is discovered by police at her house near Springfield.
  • June 15, 2015: Jeb Bush announces that he will be running for president.
  • June 16, 2015:
    • The Golden State Warriors win the 2015 NBA Finals after they defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2.
    • Billionaire Donald Trump announces his candidacy for President of the United States.
    • Missouri crime: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn are arrested for the murder of Gypsy's mother Dee Dee.
    • Six Irish students die after their apartment balcony collapses in Berkeley, California.
Television shows

TV series on May 17, 2015

People in May 2015 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from May 2015.

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2015

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

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wander Over Yonder
Wander Over Yonder
Toys

Toys in 2015

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2015.

Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
Far Cry 4 2014
Far Cry 4
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Assassin's Creed: Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The Evil Within 2014
The Evil Within
Alien: Isolation 2014
Alien: Isolation

Were you born on May 17, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 17, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 17.

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Actor Deceased
Born on May 17, 1936
He was not alive on this date.

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Actor Deceased
Born on May 17, 1955
He turned 60 on this day in 2015.

Bob Saget

Bob Saget

Comedian / Actor Deceased
Born on May 17, 1956
He turned 59 on this day in 2015.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard

Boxer
Born on May 17, 1956
He turned 59 on this day in 2015.

Enya

Enya

Irish singer
Born on May 17, 1961
She turned 54 on this day in 2015.

Tahj Mowry

Tahj Mowry

Actor
Born on May 17, 1986
He turned 29 on this day in 2015.

Charlotte Crosby

Charlotte Crosby

English TV personality
Born on May 17, 1990
She turned 25 on this day in 2015.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 17:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 17, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 17, 2015 was most likely conceived around August 24, 2014.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 17, 2015 is close to February 7, 2016.

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Stats for May 17, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 17, 2015:

  • 3,515 days have passed since this date.
  • 502 weeks have passed.
  • 303,699,600 seconds have passed since May 17, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 354,316,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 156,708,993,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 50,616,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 26,118,166 steps. That's roughly 11,608 miles.
  • 3,644,395 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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