Wednesday August 02, 2017: on this day

August 02, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2017 can also be written as 8/2/2017 in the US and as 2/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on August 02, 2017:

• Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
• Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber near kandahar international airport in afghanistan. the taliban claim responsibility.
• British royal consorts: prince philip the duke of edinburgh retires from public appearances at 96 after 22219 solo engagements in 1952. (abc news (australia).
• Affirmative action in the united states: the u.s. justice department internally announces that it will begin investigating colleges that have admissions policies that are unfair to asian americans. (newsweek),
• Floods in the united states: many streets in miami beach and miami beach are submerged after tropical depression emily brings 102 to 178 millimetres rain overnight.
• Minnehaha academy gas blast: two staff members were killed in a natural gas explosion at minnehaha academy, a college preparatory school, in minneapolis, minnesota. nine other people were also injured. seven of them are in critical condition while four others are in serious condition.
• Gene editing: a team of american-based scientists made up of chinese, south korean, and american scientists successfully edited a part of the faulty dna that leads to a fatal form of heart disease in embryos.
• Relations between russia and the united states: president donald trump signs the countering america’s adversaries through sanctions act. dmitry medvedev, russia's prime minister, calls it a "trade-war".
• The countering america's adversaries through sanctions act is signed by donald trump, president of the united states. dmitry medvedev, russia's prime minister, calls it a "trade-war".
• Impeachment in philippines: two impeachment cases are filed against chief justice maria lourdes sereno, supreme court chief justice of the philippines, in the lower house philippine congress.
• 2017 papua new guinean general election: peter o'neill is reelected as prime minister. this ends a violent election campaign that analysts fear could continue amid widespread voter unrest.
• The papua new guinea parliament re-elects peter o'neill prime minister. this ends a chaotic election campaign marred with violence that analysts fear could continue amid widespread voter unrest.
• Venezuelan constitutional assembly election 2017, 2017: a london news briefing was held by the ceo of smartmatic. smartmatic is a multinational owned by venezuelans that provided the election system. he claims that the poll's number was altered, at most, by one million.
• The ceo of smartmatic (a multinational venezuelan company that provided sunday's election system), stated at a london news conference that the poll count was altered by at least one million.
• Donald trump's immigration policy: donald trump and senators tom cotton, david perdue unveil the raise act. this plan would reduce legal immigration in the united states by half each year and establish a merit-based system that prioritizes skilled workers instead of the current family-based, chain migration system. (the washington post).
• The raise act was unveiled by president donald trump and senators tom cotton, david perdue. it would reduce legal immigration in the united states by half each year and establish a merit-based system that prioritizes skilled workers instead of the current family-based system. (the washington post).
• Global warming and south asia: recent research indicates that many parts of south asia could become uninhabitable in 2100, due to high levels of humidity.
• Research suggests that high levels of humidity could render large areas of southern asia uninhabitable in 2100.

August 02, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $159.28
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.55
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.12

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8435 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.712 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7561 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2553 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2568 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 2017 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 02, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 02:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

• Dom DeLuise

  Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

• Carroll O'Connor

  Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

• Isabel Allende

  Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

• Muriel Robin

  She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

• Sam Worthington

  Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

• Kevin Smith

  Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

• Wes Craven

  American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

• James Baldwin

  American writer (born in 1924).

• Joanna Cassidy

  American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

• Myrna Loy

  American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 2nd

You are 6 years 8 months old,

or 80 months and 23 days old,

or 351 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2458 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2017?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 02, 2017.

Famous people died on August 02, 2017:

• Ara Parseghian

  American football player and coach of armenian descent, who led the university of notre dame in its national championships in 1966-73.

• Judith Jones

  American literary and cookbook editor (d. 2017).

• Daniel Licht
• Alassane Meité
• Angelo Castelli
• Lila Acosta
• Ely Tacchella
• Gheorge Danielov

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

• Jean-Pierre Melville

  French filmmaker.

• David Huddleston

  American actor (b. 1930).

• Cathleen Nesbitt

  English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

• Josehua Bell

  Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

• Lexander Graham Bell

  Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

• Thomas Gainsborough

  Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.

• Sruly Halberstam

  Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

Holidays on August 02, 2017:

• St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
• St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
• St. Stephen
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
• Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
• Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
• Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
• Day of airborne forces in Russia

August 02, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
5. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable

August 02, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

August 02, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Nicky Jam - El Amante