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May 9, 2018

May 9, 2018, was a Wednesday. It was 6 years, 7 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 9, 2018:

  • United States: "Nice for What" by Drake
  • United Kingdom: "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 9, 2018

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

  • Nice For What - Drake
  • God's Plan - Drake
  • No Tears Left To Cry - Ariana Grande
  • Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
  • Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
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Avengers: Infinity War

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Avengers: Infinity War" was at the top of the box office on May 9, 2018.

Facts

This date occurred 2,420 days ago. Approximately 81 months have passed. It was the 129th day of 2018, 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. The Earth has experienced 27 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 9, 2018

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is May 9, 2018, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

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. In America, the song "Nice for What" by Drake 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 Avengers: Infinity War 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 "Hawaii Five-0", "Gotham", "Black-ish", and "The Good Doctor". 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 "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy", "Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus", "Call of Duty: WWII", and "God of War". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Paw Patrol", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "Shimmer and Shine", and "Elena of Avalor".

Children are playing with toys such as LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, Bunchems, and the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 9, 2018, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 9, 2018 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 9, 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.
  • Avengers: Infinity War.

    Avengers: Infinity War

    The superhero movie "Avengers: Infinity War" was being shown in movie theaters at the time. The movie grossed over $2 billion dollars.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 9, 2018.

  • April 10, 2018:
    • Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appears before Congress to answer questions about the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
    • TMZ releases CCTV footage of NBA star Tristan Thompson cheating on his girlfriend Khloe Kardashian.
  • April 12, 2018: The phrase "OK Boomer" begins to grow in popularity.
  • April 14, 2018: Tiger Roll (Davy Russell) wins the 2018 Grand National.
  • April 15, 2018: Football: Manchester City win the Premier League after Manchester United lose 1-0 at home to West Brom.
  • April 17, 2018: Former First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush passes away at the age of 92.
  • April 19, 2018: The reality series "Ex on the Beach" premieres on MTV.
  • April 20, 2018:
    • Football: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announces that he will leave the club after 22 years of being in charge.
    • The video game "God of War" is released.
    • Swedish DJ Avicii commits suicide at the age of 28.
  • 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.
  • This date: May 9, 2018
  • 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.
  • 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.
Television shows

Television shows in May 2018

The following TV shows were popular in May 2018:

TV shows from May 2018.

Ex on the Beach
Ex on the Beach
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Barry
Barry
Flint Town
Flint Town
Derry Girls
Derry Girls
The Punisher
The Punisher
Mindhunter
Mindhunter
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2018

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

Sunny Day
Sunny Day
Welcome to the Wayne
Welcome to the Wayne
Raven's Home
Raven's Home

Andi Mack
Andi Mack
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Toys

Toys in 2018

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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
FIFA 18 2017
FIFA 18
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 9.

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Singer
Born on May 9, 1949
He turned 69 on this day in 2018.

Ghostface Killah

Ghostface Killah

Rapper
Born on May 9, 1970
He turned 48 on this day in 2018.

Nicolas Ghesquière

Nicolas Ghesquière

French fashion designer
Born on May 9, 1971
He turned 47 on this day in 2018.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 9:

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on May 9, 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 9, 2018 was most likely conceived around August 16, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 9, 2018 is close to January 30, 2019.

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Stats for May 9, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 9, 2018:

  • 2,420 days have passed since this date.
  • 345 weeks have passed.
  • 209,091,600 seconds have passed since May 9, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 243,940,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 107,891,265,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,848,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,981,878 steps. That's roughly 7,992 miles.
  • 2,509,099 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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