What happened this day in history May 15, 1997

What are the important events that happened on May 15, 1997? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 15, 1997: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 15, 1997 is the 135th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 230 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 2, 1997 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 239,904 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatriacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $80.16. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 15, 1997 Historical Events

  • 1997
    The United States government acknowledges the existence of the “Secret War” in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong and other “Secret War” veterans.

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