Wednesday August 17, 2011: on this day

August 17, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2011 can also be written as 8/17/2011 in the US and as 17/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 2011:

• A rocket is launched into kabul's compound of president of afghanistan.
• The strike began at 24 hours for workers at polish przewozy regionalne's passenger rail network.
• Verizon communications has announced that striking workers who fail to return to work by august 31st will lose their medical and prescription drug benefits.
• After hugo chavez, president of venezuela, announces plans for nationalizing the venezuelan gold mining industry, the price of gold has reached a new high.
• According to the financial times, sources familiar with the situation say that liberty media is losing interest due to financial constraints in purchasing barnes noble.
• The special tribunal for lebanon has published an indictment against hezbollah officials accused in the 2005 assassination attempt on prime minister rafic hariri.
• According to a lawyer, apple inc. will be sued by 25,000 south koreans over privacy violations relating to the collection of iphone location addresses.
• Three cases of sexual assault have been filed against the roman catholic archdiocese miami.
• Toronto imam charged with sexual assaults and threats of death against five victims during three years.
• Following the deaths of three men who were struck by a car in birmingham (uk) during recent rioting that spread throughout england, a fourth man was charged with murder.
• Vasyl dzharty is the last remaining prime minister of crimea (an autonomous region in ukraine), and he dies in his office.
• Four presidential candidates are approved by singapore's presidential elections committee for the august 27 election: tan cheng bock tan kin lian tan jee say, tan tan tan keng yam and tan cheng bock tan cheng bock.

August 17, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.29
• Apple AAPL: opens at $382.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $171.57

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.98 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7896 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3879 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.49 JPY

August 17, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Derby : 0 - 1
• Cardiff - Brighton : 1 - 3
• Leicester - Bristol City : 1 - 2
• Millwall - Peterboro : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2011 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 17, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 10:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 17th

You are 12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 7 days old,

or 662 weeks

or 4634 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2011?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2011.

Famous people died on August 17, 2011:

• Gualtiero Jacopetti
• Carlo Pisati
• Giuseppe Molina
• Pierre Quinon
• Michel Mohrt
• Gérald Genta
• Claudio Castiglioni
• Salah Dessouki
• Ramón Valls Plana
• Mijaela Tesleoanu

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

Holidays on August 17, 2011:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
4. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 17, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

August 17, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
2. Don Omar - Taboo
3. Mana - Amor Clandestino
4. Romeo Santos - You
5. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Di Que Regresaras