On this page, you will find out what your life path number, birth sign, and ruling planet really mean. Learn the meaning of your birthstone, birth flower and discover what is Millennials Generation and what happened in 1990s. View the most popular baby names on the day you were born and other untold facts.

Your life path number is 11

Numerology is the mystical study of numbers. Just as astrology the planets and zodiac signs are connected to specific attributes within astrology, certain numbers are associated with specific traits or themes. These numbers are used to offer insight into personality, future events, and even life’s greater purpose.

What does life path number 11 mean? Life path number 11 is a master number that represents intuition, idealism and invention. You have the potential to be a source of inspiration and illumination for people.

May 17 zodiac sign is Taurus

There are 12 zodiac signs, and each sign has its own strengths and weaknesses, its own specific traits, desires and attitude towards life and people. By analyzing the projection of the position of planets, and the Sun and the Moon on the Ecliptic at the moment of birth. Astrology can give us a glimpse of a person’s basic characteristics, preferences, flaws and fears.

People who are born on May 17 in 1996 have an astrological sign of Taurus ♉. Taurus' life pursuit is emotional and financial security and a secret desire to have a secure, happy and wealthy life/marriage. People of this zodiac sign like gardening, cooking, music, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity of any kind. The strengths of this sign are: reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive, uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.

Your ruling planet is Venus

The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus. Venus is a planet of love, charm, and possessions. People who are born with Venus as the ruling planet have beauty, charm, and sensuality.

The birthstone for May 17, 1996 is Emerald

The birthstone for May 17, 1996 is Emerald. May’s sole birthstone is the emerald. The name is derived from the Greek word "smaragdos," which means green. The gem can range from light to deep, rich green. The emerald belongs to the beryl family of minerals, and has been treasured since ancient times as a symbol of rebirth. The birthstone for March 2024 is Aquamarine.

The birth flower for May is Lily of the valley

Each month has a flower that symbolizes the month of somebody’s birth. The characteristics that the flower has may be “inherited” by whoever is born in that certain month person.

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Lily of the valley has the flower meaning of humility, chastity, sweetness, purity and is said to bring luck in love. It also means "the return of happiness" which is the reason why it is often used as decorations in weddings. Convallaria majalis or lily of the valley usually bloom in the month of May. The birth flower for March 2024 is Daffodil.

1996 is a Millennials Generation

If you are born on were born in 1996, you are part of Millennials Generation. Millennials (also known as Generation Y or "echo boomers" because millennials are often the children of the baby boomers). Millennials is a generation who grew up with computers, internet and social networks. Having been raised under the mantra "follow your dreams" and being told they were special, they tend to be confident and tolerant of difference.

1996 is obviously part of the 1990s. The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of peace, prosperity and the rise of the Internet (World Wide Web). In 1992 the first text message was sent, DVDs were invented, Sony PlayStation was released and Google was founded. Oh, and the Soviet Union fell and boy bands ruled the music charts.

1996 is the Year of the Rat

If you are born in 1996, according to Chinese Zodiac, you were born in the Year of the Rat. People born in this year are clever and charming. They're curious, but sometimes too motivated by money.

This year (2024) is the Year of the Dragon.


V-XVII-MCMXCVI

The above date is May 17, 1996 written in Roman numerals. It is written in the traditional American / Western style and formatted in the order of Month-Day-Year (05-17-1996).

The most popular baby names in 1996: Emily for girls and Michael for boys

There were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1996. The estimated number of babies born on 17th May 1996 is 17ay or about 5inute babies every minute. (Source: un.org) In 1996, the most popular baby girl name was Emily, and for boys, it was Michael. (Source: ssa.gov)

The world population in 1996 was 5,831,565,020 (Source: census.gov).

17 May, 1996 birthday summary

Below are the most important and frequently asked questions by people born on this date.

How old am I if I was born in 1996?
→ You are 27 years old.

What day was my birthday on?
→ You were born on a Friday.

How many days until my birthday?
→ There are until your 28th birthday.

What day will my birthday be in 2025?
→ Your birthday will be on a Friday in 2025.

What is my Korean age?
→ Your Korean age is: 29 years old

What is my spirit animal?
→ Your spirit animal is Beaver.

What is my birthstone?
→ Your birthstone is Emerald.

What is my birth flower?
→ Your birth flower is Lily of the valley.

What is my power color?
→ Your birthstone is Green.

What is my life path number?
→ Your life path number is 11.

What is Numerology?
→ Your life path number is based upon your date of birth. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes.

What was the number one song on my birthday?
→ The number one song on your date of birth was "Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

What was the number one song on my 14th birthday?
→ The number one song on your 14th birthday was "Not Afraid" by Eminem.

What does my birthday mean?
→ Life path number 11 is a master number that represents intuition, idealism and invention. You have the potential to be a source of inspiration and illumination for people.

Which celebrities share my birthday?
→ You share a birthday with You share a birthday with Sam King (YouTuber), Ryan Ochoa (tv actor). Discover more celebrity birthdays.

May 17, 1996 facts

Day index: 138th day of 1996
Day of week: Friday
Week index: 3rd Friday of 1996

Next same calendar year: 2024

Days until next birthday:
Age on next birthday: 28 years old
Days since birth:

Days spent sleeping: 3,392 days
Months spent sleeping: 111 months
Years spent sleeping: 9.29 years
Part of life spent sleeping: 33%

Full moons since birth: 345
First one billion second: will happen sometime on January 24, 2028

Life path number: 11

Zodiac sign: Taurus ♉
Zodiac ruling planet: Venus

1996 world population: 5,831,565,020 (Source: un.org)

What day of the week is May 17?

May 17, 2023
Wednesday
May 17, 2024
Friday
May 17, 2025
Saturday
May 17, 2026
Sunday
May 17, 2027
Monday

Other date formats

  • 17 May 1996
  • 17-5-1996
  • May Seventeen, Nineteen Ninety-six
  • V-XVII-MCMXCVI (mm-dd-yyy)
  • May 17th 1996
  • May 17 1996
  • 17th May 1996

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