Friday January 06, 2017: on this day

January 06, 2017 was the 6th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 06, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 06, 2017, who was born and died on January 06, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 2017?


January 06, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2017 can also be written as 1/6/2017 in the US and as 6/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

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January 06, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 2017:

  • Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".
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  • Russia began to withdraw its forces in syria. its aircraft carrier battle group was the first to go. the united nations states that the ceasefire is holding "largely".
  • 2017 ivory coast mutiny - republican forces of cote d'ivoire soldiers start mutinies across three cities in ivory coast. alain donwahi, defense minister, says that talks are ongoing with soldiers and calls for all troops to be returned to their barracks. (reuters),
  • Three cities in ivory coast are the scene of a mutiny by soldiers of the republican forces of cote d'ivoire. alain donwahi, defense minister, says that talks are ongoing with soldiers and calls for all troops to be returned to their barracks. (reuters),
  • The limited has announced the closing of its brick-and mortar stores. it will now operate only online from january 8.
  • 2017 fort lauderdale airport shooting: a passenger from alaska arrives at fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and removes his checked baggage pistol. he kills five and injures six others.
  • A passenger arriving from alaska takes out his checked baggage pistol, killing five and injuring six others at fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport.
  • 31 prisoners were killed by members of the brazilian primeiro comando da capital prison gang in monte cristo prison, state of roraima. this was in revenge for a massacre that took place in an amazonas prison and killed 56 of its inmates.
  • 2016 united states election interference from russia: a classified u.s intelligence report claims that vladimir putin ordered an operation to influence the u.s. presidential elections against hillary clinton.
  • According to a declassified u.s intelligence report, vladimir putin directed a campaign against hillary clinton in the united states.

January 06, 2017: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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January 06, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 06, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.79
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $62.30
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $168.69

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9494 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.02 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8138 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3684 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3231 CAD

January 06, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - La Coruna : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Getafe : 0 - 1
  • Mallorca - Mirandes : 2 - 0
  • Numancia - Huesca : 0 - 0
  • Valladolid - Reus Deportiu : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hibernian - Dundee United : 3 - 0
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January 06, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 01:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Who was born on January 06, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    English actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 13 days old,

or 375 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2629 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 2017?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 06, 2017.

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January 06, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 2017:

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Tamalyn Tanega

    American mathematician known for her work in topology and knot theory.

  • Octavio Lepage

    Venezuelan politician who served as interim President of Venezuela in 1993.

  • Şehzade Bayezid Osman
  • Salvatore Urso
  • José Luis García Rúa
  • Octavio Lepage Barreto
  • Ricardo Piglia
  • Marco Santoro
  • Francine York
  • Om Puri (ਓਮ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਪੁਰੀ)

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

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  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Burech Fischer

    Nobel laureate known for his work in quantum mechanics.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

  • Correll Shepherd

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Andrzej Milik

    Polish archaeologist known for his work on the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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January 06, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 2017:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 06, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 2017 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Starboy
  2. - Black Beatles
  3. - Closer
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

January 06, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 2017 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Starboy
  2. - Black Beatles
  3. - 24K Magic
  4. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
  5. - Bad Things

January 06, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 06, 2017 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Safari
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - La Bicicleta

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January 06, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Sleepless

Sleepless

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Baran bo Odar

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

January 06, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

January 06, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on January 06, 2017?

On January 06, 2017 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 2017?

On January 06, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 2017?

On January 06, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for January 2017?

January 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2017 calendar looked like.

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