BestOfDate

May 17, 2018

May 17, 2018, was a Thursday. It was the 137th day of 2018. The decade was the 2010s.

5 years, 10 months, and 12 days have passed since May 17, 2018.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 17, 2018:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 17, 2018

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Nice For What - Drake
  • Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  • God's Plan - Drake
  • Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
  • The Middle - Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
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.
Avengers: Infinity War

Top movie

The movie "Avengers: Infinity War" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 2,143 days ago. Approximately 71 months have passed. It was the 137th day of 2018, in week 20. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 24 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 17, 2018

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 17, 2018, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. 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 "Black Mirror", "Power", "Black-ish", and "Better Call Saul". 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 "Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus", "Super Mario Odyssey", "Star Wars Battlefront II", and "Monster Hunter: World". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Horrid Henry", "Bunnicula", and "The Loud House". Children are playing with toys such as Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, Bunchems, FurReal Roarin' Tyler, and the Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 17, 2018.

  • Ariana Grande and Mac Miller split up.

    Ariana Grande and Mac Miller split up

    In May of 2018, pop singer Ariana Grande confirmed that she has ended her relationship with rapper Mac Miller.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 17, 2018.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

View Personality Summary

Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 17, 2018.

  • April 17, 2018: Former First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush passes away at the age of 92.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: May 17, 2018
  • 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.
  • 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.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 17, 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 17, 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.
Television shows

TV series on May 17, 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

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
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 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 was not alive on this date.

Bob Saget

Bob Saget

Comedian / Actor Deceased
Born on May 17, 1956
He turned 62 on this day in 2018.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard

Boxer
Born on May 17, 1956
He turned 62 on this day in 2018.

Enya

Enya

Irish singer
Born on May 17, 1961
She turned 57 on this day in 2018.

Tahj Mowry

Tahj Mowry

Actor
Born on May 17, 1986
He turned 32 on this day in 2018.

Charlotte Crosby

Charlotte Crosby

English TV personality
Born on May 17, 1990
She turned 28 on this day in 2018.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 17:

  • Constitution Day (Norway)
USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on May 17, 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 17, 2018 was most likely conceived around August 24, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 17, 2018 is close to February 7, 2019.

Write a comment about this date

Have something to say about this date? Was it your birthday? Or perhaps you have a memory of it?

All comments are moderated. We may edit comments to correct misspellings and grammar. We may also remove or redact personal information.

How old was I?

Find out what your age was on May 17, 2018, by entering your DOB below.
This information is not saved on our server.

Stats for May 17, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 17, 2018:

  • 2,143 days have passed since this date.
  • 306 weeks have passed.
  • 185,158,800 seconds have passed since May 17, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 216,018,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 95,541,940,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 30,859,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 15,923,657 steps. That's roughly 7,077 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,221,906 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2018?

Search

It looks like you have reached the end. Try searching for another date.

Random

Random dates

Check out some of these random dates.


« Previous Day
May 16, 2018
Next Day »
May 18, 2018

© 2014-2024 BestOfDate.com