Historical Events
- Alabama passes law banning abortion in almost all cases including rape or incest
- Findings from China's Chang'e-4 rover to the Moon suggests huge asteroid created the giant crater on Moon's far side with impact so great it cracked its crust and reached the mantle below published in "Nature"
Event of Interest
Five of world's biggest tech companies pledge to tackle extremist material at "The Christchurch Call" initiative in Paris hosted by Jacinda Ardern and Emmanuel Macron
- Jeff Koons "Rabbit" sculpture sells for $91.1 million, setting a new record for work by a living artist at auction; buyer later identified as hedge fund manager and MLB NY Mets owner Steve Cohen
- Mexico City declares an environmental emergency after air pollution reaches dangerous levels
- US birthrate in 2018 the lowest for 32 years (total fertility rate 1,728 births per 1,000 women), with record lows for teen births
About May 15, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: Vossi Bop - Stormzy
