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May 16, 2020

May 16, 2020, was a Saturday. It was the 137th day of 2020. The decade was the 2020s.

3 years, 10 months, and 13 days have passed since May 16, 2020.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 16, 2020:

  • Soccer: The Bundesliga in Germany returns after being suspended for two months due to Covid-19.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 16, 2020:

  • United States: "Say So" by Doja Cat
  • United Kingdom: "Toosie Slide" by Drake

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 16, 2020

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Say So - Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj
  • Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • Toosie Slide - Drake
  • The Box - Roddy Ricch
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Trolls World Tour

Top movie

The movie "Trolls World Tour" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 1,413 days ago. Approximately 47 months have passed. It was the 137th day of 2020, in week 20. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2020 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 16 seasons of weather since this date.

Comments

Comments from our visitors about this date:

Jason E.

Venus and Jupiter were above the moon creating a happy face 😀
Posted on January 24, 2022 08:01

David C

I remember how everyone was excited because the Bundesliga was the first major soccer league to resume.
Posted on May 1, 2022 17:17


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Take me back to May 16, 2020

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, May 16, 2020. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer of 2020 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 "Say So" by Doja Cat is at the top of the singles charts, while "Toosie Slide" by Drake is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Trolls World Tour is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Many countries and US states are in lockdown due to COVID-19. Schools, colleges, and unessential retail businesses have closed, and many people are working from home. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as George Floyd, Naya Rivera, Herman Cain, and Chadwick Boseman would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Peaky Blinders", "Stranger Things", and "Narcos: Mexico". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", "Death Stranding", and "Pokémon Sword and Shield". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "The Loud House".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 16, 2020.

  • "Watermelon sugar high."

    "Watermelon sugar high."

    In the middle of May 2020, Harry Styles released his hit single "Watermelon Sugar".
  • Grimes gives birth to X Æ A-12.

    Grimes gives birth to X Æ A-12

    Elon Musk and Grimes announced the birth of their baby boy, X Æ A-12, on May 4th, 2020. The peculiar name sparked widespread media coverage and the creation of numerous Internet memes.
  • Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns.

    Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns

    During this period, countries were reopening after their initial COVID-19 lockdowns. Sporting events began to return, and unessential businesses started to reopen. Restrictions remained in place in many countries and US states as policymakers focused their efforts on trying to live with the virus. These restrictions included mask mandates and bans on public gatherings.
  • TikTok continues to grow in popularity.

    TikTok continues to grow in popularity

    The video-sharing app TikTok continued to grow in 2020. Around this time, "older" users started joining the app. This was partly due to people being bored at home during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
  • 2020 in movies.

    2020 in movies

    The movie industry was hit hard by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Because movie theaters were temporarily closed in a lot of countries, many films had their release dates postponed. Movies that were released despite the pandemic included Bad Boys for Life, Tenet, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Dolittle.
  • Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named Time Persons of the Year in 2020 after they defeated incumbent US President Donald Trump.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish won a Grammy for 2020's Record of the Year.
  • Nomadland.

    Nomadland

    The film "Nomadland" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.
  • 2020 in music.

    2020 in music

    The music charts in 2020 were dominated by The Weeknd, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Dua Lipa, DaBaby, Harry Styles, Future, Billie Eilish, and Maroon 5.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2020 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Paul George, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, and Damian Lillard.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 16, 2020.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 16, 2020.

  • April 17, 2020:
    • President Trump encourages protests against state-led coronavirus restrictions.
    • The song "Rockstar" is released by DaBaby.
  • April 19, 2020: 22 people are killed during a 13-hour-long shooting spree in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • April 20, 2020: South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia announce the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne, Australia.
  • April 24, 2020: US President Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as a treatment for COVID-19.
  • April 26, 2020: The global death toll from Covid-19 reaches 200,000.
  • May 1, 2020: The movie "Black Widow (2020)" is released.
  • May 4, 2020: Elon Musk's girlfriend Grimes gives birth to a baby boy.
  • May 9, 2020:
    • American musician Little Richard passes away at the age of 87.
    • Elon Musk threatens to move the Tesla factory to Texas due to lockdown orders in California.
    • Unemployment in the United States reaches 14.9% due to lockdowns.
  • May 15, 2020:
    • Harry Styles releases the song "Watermelon Sugar".
    • JCPenny files for bankruptcy protection.
  • This date: May 16, 2020
  • May 17, 2020: Former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard drowns while swimming in Venice Beach, Los Angeles.
  • May 22, 2020: UK politics: It is reported that Boris Johnson's Chief Adviser, Dominic Cummings, traveled 264 miles from his London home during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • May 25, 2020: An unarmed African-American man called George Floyd is killed during an arrest in Minneapolis.
  • May 26, 2020:
    • Protests begin in Minneapolis over the police killing of George Floyd.
    • Twitter labels President Donald Trump's tweet about mail-in ballots as misleading.
  • May 27, 2020:
    • Protests in Minneapolis lead to looting and skirmishes with police.
    • The death toll for Covid-19 in the United States reaches 100,000.
  • May 28, 2020:
    • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declares a state of emergency.
    • Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz calls National Guard troops into Minneapolis.
  • May 29, 2020: Former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with the murder of George Floyd.
  • June 8, 2020: New York begins to reopen from its Covid-19 lockdown.
  • June 12, 2020: The film "The King of Staten Island" is released.
  • June 15, 2020: A skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley leads to multiple deaths on both sides.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 16, 2020, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2020 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 16, 2020 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 16, 2020

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 16, 2020:

Tiger King
Tiger King
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Black-ish
Black-ish
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 16, 2020

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2020:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2020

Toys and games that were popular in 2020:

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 2020.

Pokémon Sword and Shield 2019
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Death Stranding 2019
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 16.

Liberace

Liberace

American pianist Deceased
Born on May 16, 1919
He was not alive on this date.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Actor
Born on May 16, 1953
He turned 67 on this day in 2020.

Krist Novoselic

Krist Novoselic

Nirvana
Born on May 16, 1965
He turned 55 on this day in 2020.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Singer
Born on May 16, 1966
She turned 54 on this day in 2020.

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Actor
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 51 on this day in 2020.

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson

TV presenter
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 51 on this day in 2020.

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling

Actress
Born on May 16, 1973
She turned 47 on this day in 2020.

Wee Man

Wee Man

Stunt performer
Born on May 16, 1973
He turned 47 on this day in 2020.

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Actress
Born on May 16, 1977
She turned 43 on this day in 2020.

Chris Watts

Chris Watts

Murderer
Born on May 16, 1985
He turned 35 on this day in 2020.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox

American actress
Born on May 16, 1986
She turned 34 on this day in 2020.

Omos

Omos

Wrestler
Born on May 16, 1994
He turned 26 on this day in 2020.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on May 16, 2020.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson 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 16, 2020 was most likely conceived around August 24, 2019.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 16, 2020 is close to February 6, 2021.

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Stats for May 16, 2020

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 16, 2020:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 201 weeks have passed.
  • 122,086,800 seconds have passed since May 16, 2020.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 142,434,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 62,996,788,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 20,347,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,499,465 steps. That's roughly 4,666 miles!
  • Since this date, 1,465,042 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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