Historical Events
- 1st US prosecution under federal Hate Crimes Act of violence against transgender person, murder of Mercedes Williamson
- State of Emergency declared in Sanaa, Yemen after outbreak of cholera kills 115
- UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile test
Famous Deaths
- Ian Brady [Ian Duncan Stewart], British serial killer (Moors Murders), dies in prison at 79
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About May 15, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I'm The One - DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne
- #1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Ft. Justin Bieber