Historical Events
- Montana is the first US state to ban TikTok, with Governor Greg Gianforte signing legislation to ban the Chinese-owned social media network to protect against alleged intelligence gathering [1]
- Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita Sherpa (53) climbs of Mt. Everest for a record 27th time [1]
- Scientists discover comb jellies (ctenophores) are the closest relative to the very first animals that evolved half a billion years ago, by focusing on groups of genes on chromosomes [1]
- The oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible, The Codex Sassoon, from late 9th / early 10th century, sold for $38.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, one of the highest prices for a book at auction [1]
- World now likely to pass the key warming threshold of 1.5C, with scientists predicting 66% this will happen chance between now and 2027 [1]
- World's oldest architectural plans revealed on two stone monoliths mapping huge prehistoric stone structures called desert kites - thought to trap wild animal herds, in Southeastern Jordan and Northern Saudi Arabia [1]
Famous Deaths
- "Superstar" Billy Graham [Eldridge Coleman], American pro wrestler (WWWF Heavyweight Champion 1977-78), dies of kidney, heart, and lung problems at 79
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About May 17, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: Miracle - Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
Authors
Civil Rights Activists
Inventors
Kings
Revolutionaries
Scientists