Thursday June 08, 2017: on this day

June 08, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2017 can also be written as 6/8/2017 in the US and as 8/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on June 08, 2017:

• 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.
• War in somalia: al-shabaab militants storm puntland's military base. at least 70 people were killed in the subsequent battle with somalia's military. officials in somalia called it the deadliest attack in somalia in recent years.
• 2017 tehran attacks: the iranian intelligence ministry has released the names and other details about the attackers from the previous day.
• The united states launched its third strike in syria's al-tanf area, targeting the government and allied forces. two of the three technical vehicles were hit within 24 miles of the u.s. coalition's at tanf base in southern syria.
• The united states took down an iranian-made syrian government drone flying towards u.s.-led coalition forces south syria shortly after the bombing of the government and allied troops close to al-tanf. there were no injuries or damages. according to an american official, this is the first attack by forces supporting damascus on coalition troops.
• American freedom of press: greg gianforte, a montana congressman, apologizes to ben jacobs about the may 24th body slam incident and donates us$50,000 to the committee to protect journalists.
• Montana congressman greg gianforte sincerely apologizes to ben jacobs, a journalist who was injured in an alleged body slam. he also donates us$50,000 to the committee to protect journalists.
• United nations ocean conference: delegates from china, indonesia and the philippines, four of the most polluting countries in the oceans, made a pledge to reduce plastic pollution at a united nations ocean conference.
• Delegates from china, indonesia and the philippines, four of the most prolific polluters of plastic in the oceans, made a pledge to reduce their plastic pollution at a united nations-oceans summit.
• Verizon wireless: yahoo! verizon wireless' sale to yahoo! shareholders is officially approved. yahoo! yahoo! stock rose 8.5 percent within a matter of minutes.
• Yahoo! officially, shareholders approve the sale of verizon wireless for $4.48 billion. yahoo! yahoo! stock rose 8.5 percent within a matter of minutes.
• 115th united states congress: a bill to end dodd-frank regulations is passed by the united states house of representatives. now, the bill goes to senate. it is not expected to pass.
• Wildfires in south africa: approximately 10,000 people were evacuated from knysna local municipality, garden route in south africa, after wildfires destroyed 150 homes. the wildfire is linked to the worst storm in 30 years that has already claimed at least 8 lives in cape town. (bbc), (enca), (rte), (al jazeera),
• After wildfires destroyed 150 homes, up to 10,000 people were evacuated from knysna local municipality in south africa's garden route. wildfire was linked to the worst windstorm for 30 years that has already claimed at least 8 lives in cape town. (bbc), (enca), (rte), (al jazeera),
• Opioid crisis: the u.s. food and drug administration has asked endo international plc, a pharmaceutical company, to stop selling opana er (12-hour) opioid painkiller. an fda panel determined that the drug's safety and benefits were not outweighed by the potential abuse risks. endo is currently evaluating its options.
• After an fda panel deemed that opana er's long-lasting (12 hour) opioid painkiller was no longer safe, the u.s. food and drug administration asked endo international plc for permission to pull its opana er from the market. endo is currently evaluating its options.
• 2017 qatar diplomatic crisis: saudi arabia-led bloc against qatar issues "terror lists" against the peninsula.
• Saudi arabia-led opposition to qatar issues a "terrorist list" against the peninsula.
• Hezbollah: two hezbollah operatives are being charged by the united states with terrorist offenses. they are samer el debek (37), of dearborn, michigan and ali kourani (32), of the bronx. both were members of the lebanese shiite militant organization hezbollah. they are accused of plotting attacks on american and israeli targets in new york city and panama.
• Two operatives from the lebanese shiite militant organization hezbollah are being charged by the u.s. authorities. they are accused of plotting attacks on american and israeli targets in new york city and panama.
• Ukraine-united states relations : a bomb is hurled at kiev's american embassy.
• A bomb is hurled at kiev's united states embassy.
• Shooting at eaton township weis markets: an employee of a supermarket shoots and kills three other employees before shooting himself in the head in a weis markets closed store in eaton township, northeastern pennsylvania. one person escapes unharmed.
• An employee at a supermarket shoots and kills three of his coworkers, before committing suicide in a weis markets closed store in eaton township, northeastern pennsylvania. one person escapes unharmed.
• United kingdom general election 2017, 2017: the polls are open in the united kingdom with labour leader jeremy corbyn facing incumbent theresa may (conservatives) in a close race to become prime minister, according to final opinion survey results.
• The polls are open in the united kingdom with labour leader jeremy corbyn facing incumbent theresa may from the conservatives. according to final opinion polling, it is a close race to become prime minister.
• Russian interference in 2016 us elections: james comey (ex-fbi director) appears before the united states senate select committee on intelligence. comey believes that he was fired due to the fbi investigation into possible collusion between trump's campaign and russia's interference during the 2016 election.
• The former fbi director james comey was fired by president donald trump last month. he appeared before the united states senate select committee on intelligence. comey believes that he was fired due to the fbi investigation into possible collusion between trump's campaign and russia's interference during the 2016 election.
• United states withdraws from paris agreement: hawaii becomes the first state that enacts a law to document sea level rise, and to set strategies to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. this aligns the state’s goals with the paris climate agreement. governor david ige claims that the islands are already seeing the effects of climate change.
• Hawaii is the first state in the country to pass a law to record sea level rise and establish strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emission. this aligns hawaii's climate goals with the paris climate agreement. governor david ige said that the islands are already seeing the effects of climate change.
• Iucn red list: leonardo dicaprio, an actor from america, and enrique pena nieto, the mexican president, meet to discuss the protection for the vaquita porpoise. (the daily mail).

June 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $155.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.00

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8924 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7807 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3264 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3512 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

• Mamoru Miyano

  Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

• Julianna Margulies

  Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

• Dimple Kapadia

  Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

• Shilpa Shetty

  Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

• Joan Rivers

  American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

• Nancy Sinatra

  American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

• Marguerite Yourcenar

  Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

• Lauren Gottlieb

  Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

• Torrey DeVitto

  Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

• Maria Menounos

  American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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You are 6 years 10 months old,

or 82 months and 18 days old,

or 359 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2514 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 2017?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 08, 2017.

Famous people died on June 08, 2017:

• Sam Panopoulos

  Greek cook (b. 1934).

• Samir Azar
• Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann
• Lydie Dupuy
• Ndary Lô
• Ernesto Puentes
• Miguel D'Escoto
• Glenne Headly

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

• Eunice Gayson

  Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

• Bertice Reading

  Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

• Andrew Jackson

  7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

• Anthony Bourdain

  Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

• Cloria Bourdain

  Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

• Donaldson Baxter

  Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

• Bubber Miley

  Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

• Daysie Bray

  Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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Holidays on June 08, 2017:

• World Ocean Day.
• Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
• Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
• Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
• Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
• Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
• Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
• Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
• Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 2017:

• Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
• Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
• Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
• Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
• saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]

June 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
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. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

June 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

June 08, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Nicky Jam - El Amante
5. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox Or Sean Paul - Subeme La Radio