Born on May 17
Your star sign is Taurus, your birthstone is Emerald and you share your birthday with 20 notable people.
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The lore of May 17
- Star sign
- ♉ TaurusApril 20 – May 20 · Earth, Fixed · ruled by Venus
- Often described as
- steady, practical, loyal
- Birthstone
- Emeraldrebirth, love and wisdom
- Birth flower
- Lily of the valley / Hawthornsweetness, humility and hope
- Day of the year
- 137th228 days left in the year
- Season
- Spring north · Autumn south
- Your birthday falls on
- 2026: Sunday · 2027: Monday · 2028: Wednesday · 2029: Thursday · 2030: Friday
- In Roman numerals
- XVII.V
Famous birthdays on May 17 20
Notable people born on this date. Each links to their profile and their day in history.
- 1994Julie Anne San Joseturns 32 this year
- 1991Johanna Kontaturns 35 this year
- 1991Adil Omarturns 35 this year
- 1991Abigail Rayeturns 35 this year
- 1990Fabian Gieferturns 36 this year
- 1990Charlie Gubbturns 36 this year
- 1990Guido Pellaturns 36 this year
- 1990Will Clyburnturns 36 this year
- 1990Katrina Hartturns 36 this year
- 1989Mose Masoeturns 37 this year
- 1989Rain Raadikturns 37 this year
- 1989Tessa Virtueturns 37 this year
- 1988Nikki Reedturns 38 this year
- 1987Edvald Boasson Hagenturns 39 this year
- 1987Aleandro Rositurns 39 this year
- 1986Marius Činikasturns 40 this year
- 1986Jodie Taylorturns 40 this year
- 1986Timo Simonlatserturns 40 this year
- 1985Derek Houghturns 41 this year
- 1985Teófilo Gutiérrezturns 41 this year
Died on May 17
- 2026M. J. K. Smith
- 2024Bud Anderson
- 2024Sid Going
- 2022Vangelis
- 2020Lucky Peterson
- 2019Herman Wouk
- 2017Todor Veselinović
- 2015Chinx
What else happened on May 17
- 20142014 Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force An-74 crashHistorical event
- 2010Pamir Airways Flight 112Historical event
- 2007North KoreaHistorical event
- 2006USS OriskanyHistorical event
- 2004MassachusettsHistorical event
- 2004Same-sex marriageHistorical event
- 20002000 UEFA Cup semi-final violenceHistorical event
- 2000Arsenal F.C.Historical event
- 1997Laurent-Désiré KabilaHistorical event
- 1997First Congo WarHistorical event
Questions about May 17 birthdays
What star sign is May 17?
Taurus ♉ — April 20 – May 20, a earth sign ruled by Venus.
What is the birthstone for May 17?
Emerald, traditionally associated with rebirth, love and wisdom. The birth flower is Lily of the valley or Hawthorn.
Who is famous with a May 17 birthday?
Julie Anne San Jose, born 1994, is one of 20 notable people we list with this birthday.
What day of the year is May 17?
The 137th day, with 228 days left in the year after it.
Is my birth year saved?
No. It is used in your browser to work out your age and appears only in the page address so you can share the result.
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