What are the important events that happened on May 17, 1984? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
May 17, 1984: Facts & Myths About This Day
May 17, 1984 is the 138th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 228 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 4, 1984 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 126,000 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 ‘hectatriacontaoctagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $3,282.75. (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.
Rat is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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May 17, 1984 Historical Events
- 1984 –Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a “monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend,” sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern architecture.
Who were born on May 17, 1984?
- 1984 –Christian Bolaños, Costa Rican footballer
- 1984 –Christine Robinson, Canadian water polo player
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