Wednesday, May 5, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 125th day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 66th day of Spring and there are 27 days left until Summer. May 5, 2021 zodiac sign is Taurus. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about May 5, 2021, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at May 5 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 125th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Wednesday of 2021 |
| Week index | 18th week of 2021 |
| Season | 66th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 6 |
| May Birthstone | Emerald |
| May Birth flower | Lily of the valley |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write May 5, 2021, in Roman numerals: VVMMXXI (month-day, year)
May 5th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 5 is Taurus ♉. Taurus' strengths are: reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable. While the weaknesses are: being stubborn, possessive, uncompromising. Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus.
Top news headlines from May 5, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Derek Chauvin files for new trial in death of George Floyd
- Conservatives Are Going Ballistic Over Facebooks Ban on Trump
- Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
- Rep. Elise Stefanik building support to succeed Liz Cheney in GOP leadership: sources
- Pfizer Will Seek Approval to Give Covid Vaccine to Children
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 5th:
Selena Quintanilla Columbia Tom Wilson Jimmy Carter Canelo vs Saunders Apex Legends
May 5th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on May 5.
Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire.Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa.
West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers.
Stock markets on May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 5, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Starship landing nominal!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 5, 2021
Let’s do insulin next https://t.co/VWhwyxbzd9
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 5, 2021
Love from all over the world is all in one place CAA 💕 pic.twitter.com/DEi0Rb0rfI
— Raymond Tuan (@linbea945) May 6, 2021
May 5, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Rapstar" by Polo G.
May 5 calendar
| May 5, 2024 | Sunday |
| May 5, 2025 | Monday |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday |
| May 5, 2027 | Wednesday |
| May 5, 2028 | Friday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
May 5, 2021 life path number is 6. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 6 is thought to be a fixer and the glue that holds families, communities together and will protect their loved ones at any cost. You are caring, protective and you dedicate your life to fixing the problems of those around you.
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