Historical Events
Blurryface,
"Blurryface," 4th studio album by Twenty One Pilots is released (1st album ever to have every track gold-certified)
Billboard Music Awards
22nd Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift wins top artist & 7 other awards
- A mudslide hits the alpine town of Salgar in Western Colombia killing over 50 people
- Canada defeats Russia to win gold at the 2015 IIHF World Championship
- Gun fight between rival biker gangs and police in Waco, Texas leaves 9 dead and 18 injured. 170 later arrested for organised crime.
- Melbourne Victory FC defeats Sydney FC to win the Australian A-League
- The Tradition Senior Men's Golf, Shoal Creek G&CC: Jeff Maggert wins first of 2 consecutive Champions Tour majors with par on 1st playoff hole against Kevin Sutherland
Famous Deaths
- Chinx [Lionel Pickens], American rapper (Coke Boys), dies in a drive-by shooting at 31
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About May 17, 2015
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
#1 Song: Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) - Omi
