Historical Events
- 22-year-old UK blogger halts spread of global ransomware cyber-attack by accidentally identifying "kill switch"
- 62nd Eurovision Song Contest: Portugal's Salvador Sobral wins singing "Amar Pelos Dois"
- Bus plunges off cliff near Marmaris, Turkey, killing at least 23, injuring 11
Canonization
Portuguese children Francisco and Jacinta Marto (died 1919 & 1920 aged 10 & 9 in flu epidemic) canonized by Pope Francis at Fátima - the youngest Catholic saints not to die as martyrs
Famous Weddings
Jim Parsons
American "Big Bang Theory" actor Jim Parsons (44) weds American graphic designer Todd Spiewak (40) at the Rainbow Room in New York City
- Country music vocalist Dan Smyers (29) weds longtime love Abby Law in Nashville, Tennessee
Diana Taurasi
Former WNBA player Diana Taurasi (34) weds teammate Penny Taylor (36) in Phoenix, Arizona
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About May 13, 2017
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
- #1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Ft. Justin Bieber