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May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017, was a Friday. It was the 132nd day of 2017. The decade was the 2010s.

6 years, 10 months, and 16 days have passed since May 12, 2017.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on May 12, 2017?

  • A ransomware called "WannaCry" impacts hundreds of thousands of computers throughout the world.
  • Football: Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over West Brom.
  • Harry Styles releases his debut solo album.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 12, 2017:

  • United States: "Humble" by Kendrick Lamar
  • United Kingdom: "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 12, 2017

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Humble. - Kendrick Lamar
  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
  • DNA. - Kendrick Lamar
  • Mask Off - Future
Play the top songs from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 2,512 days ago. Approximately 84 months have passed. It was the 132nd day of 2017, in week 19. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 28 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 12, 2017

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Friday, May 12, 2017. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2017 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 "Humble" by Kendrick Lamar is at the top of the singles charts, while "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone. A toy called the "fidget spinner" is becoming a worldwide sensation.

A new Internet meme called "Mocking Spongebob" iS GoInG vIrAl at the moment. Donald Trump has just made the controversial decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. Meanwhile, in England, Italian manager Antonio Conte has led Chelsea to their sixth league title.

A large-scale ransomware cyberattack called "the WannaCry ransomware attack" is affecting over 150 countries around the world. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Chris Cornell, Roger Moore, Cheick Tioté, and Adam West would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "RuPaul's Drag Race", "Modern Family", "American Horror Story", and "Once Upon a Time".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Doom", "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", "Horizon Zero Dawn", and "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "Game Shakers", "Bunnicula", and "The Loud House". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox One, Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, and the Nintendo Switch.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 2017.

  • Eurovision 2017.

    Eurovision 2017

    The 2017 Eurovision song contest was held in Kiev, Ukraine. Portugal won the contest with the song "Amar pelos dois" by Salvador Sobral.
  • Fidget Spinners.

    Fidget Spinners

    A toy called the "fidget spinner" became extremely popular during the summer of 2017.
  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • 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 12, 2017.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 12, 2017.

  • April 13, 2017: The United States drops its largest non-nuclear bomb (MOAB) on ISIS tunnel complexes in the Nangarhar Province of eastern Afghanistan.
  • April 14, 2017: Kendrick Lamar releases his album "Damn".
  • April 17, 2017: The remix version of Luis Fonsi's song "Despacito", featuring Justin Bieber, is released.
  • April 19, 2017:
    • Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez commits suicide.
    • Bill O'Reilly is fired by Fox News over sexual harassment claims.
  • April 22, 2017: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are spotted holding hands together at Coachella.
  • April 27, 2017: The fraudulent music festival "Fyre Festival" falls apart after heavy rain and is eventually postponed.
  • April 28, 2017: Social media app Yik Yak announces that it will be closing down.
  • May 7, 2017: Emmanuel Macron wins the 2017 French presidential election.
  • May 9, 2017:
    • Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey.
    • American TV personality Christopher Boykin dies from a heart attack at the age of 45.
  • This date: May 12, 2017
  • May 14, 2017:
    • Tottenham play their final game at White Hart Lane.
    • Emmanuel Macron becomes the new President of France.
  • May 15, 2017: Moors murderer Ian Brady dies in prison.
  • May 17, 2017:
    • Irish politics: Enda Kenny announces that he will be stepping down as leader of Fine Gael.
    • American whistleblower Chelsea Manning is released from prison.
  • May 18, 2017: Soundgarden and Audioslave lead vocalist Chris Cornell commits suicide.
  • May 21, 2017: Football: John Terry plays his final game for Chelsea.
  • May 22, 2017: An Islamic terrorist kills 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.
  • May 23, 2017:
    • Chris Blue wins the twelfth season of The Voice.
    • English actor Roger Moore passes away at the age of 89.
  • May 27, 2017: Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Chelsea 2-1.
  • May 28, 2017: Soccer: Francesco Totti plays his final game for Italian side Roma.
  • May 29, 2017:
    • Former Panama ruler Manuel Noriega passes away.
    • Golfer Tiger Woods is arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida, for driving under the influence.
  • May 30, 2017:
    • Comedian Kathy Griffin causes controversy when she uploads a video of herself holding a fake severed head that resembles Donald Trump.
    • The movie "Wonder Woman" is released.
    • Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John reveals that she has breast cancer.
  • May 31, 2017: Trump makes his infamous "covfefe" Tweet.
  • June 2, 2017: Dua Lipa releases her debut studio album.
  • June 3, 2017:
    • An Islamic terror attack on London Bridge, United Kingdom kills 8 people.
    • Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League after beating Juventus 4-1.
  • June 5, 2017:
    • Ivorian footballer Cheick Tioté dies at the age of 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest in training.
    • Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE sever diplomatic relations with Qatar and accuse it of destabilizing the Middle East.
  • June 6, 2017: Battle of Raqqa: The Syrian Democratic Forces launch their attack on the ISIL-held city of Raqqa.
  • June 8, 2017:
    • Soccer: Chelsea striker Diego Costa reveals that manager Antonio Conte informed him by text message that he has no future plans for him.
    • UK politics: Theresa May's decision to call a snap election backfires after the Conservative Party loses its majority.
    • Former FBI director James Comey testifies before the Senate and accuses the White House of telling lies.
  • June 9, 2017: Batman actor Adam West passes away at the age of 88.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 12, 2017, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 12, 2017 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.
Television shows

TV series on May 12, 2017

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 2017:

TV shows from May 2017.

13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
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
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 12, 2017

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2017:

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
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
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!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2017.

What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Doom 2016
Doom
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines

Were you born on May 12, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

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 12, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Historical figure Deceased
Born on May 12, 1820
She was not alive on this date.

George Carlin

George Carlin

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on May 12, 1937
He was not alive on this date.

Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Skateboarder
Born on May 12, 1968
He turned 49 on this day in 2017.

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu

Rugby player Deceased
Born on May 12, 1975
He was not alive on this date.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak

UK Prime Minister
Born on May 12, 1980
He turned 37 on this day in 2017.

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

Actor
Born on May 12, 1981
He turned 36 on this day in 2017.

Marcelo

Marcelo

Brazilian soccer player
Born on May 12, 1988
He turned 29 on this day in 2017.

Etika

Etika

American YouTuber Deceased
Born on May 12, 1990
He turned 27 on this day in 2017.

Sawyer Sweeten

Sawyer Sweeten

Child actor Deceased
Born on May 12, 1995
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on May 12, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May 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 12, 2017 was most likely conceived around August 19, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 12, 2017 is close to February 2, 2018.

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Stats for May 12, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 12, 2017:

  • 2,512 days have passed since this date.
  • 358 weeks have passed.
  • 217,040,400 seconds have passed since May 12, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 253,213,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 111,992,846,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 36,173,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 18,665,474 steps. That's roughly 8,296 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,604,485 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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