Sunday August 20, 2017: on this day

August 20, 2017 was the 232nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 20, 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 August 20, 2017, who was born and died on August 20, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 2017?


August 20, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2017 can also be written as 8/20/2017 in the US and as 20/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

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August 20, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 2017:

  • Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • Together with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga and iraqi security forces, a ground offensive is launched to seize tal afar from the islamic state of iraq militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the isil-held area.
  • Syrian civil war: a rocket strikes and injures many people at damascus international fair. five people are reported to have died according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
  • At the damascus international fair, a rocket strikes and injures many people. five people were killed, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
  • Deaths in august 2017: jerry lewis, an american comedian and chairman of the muscular dystrophy association, has died in las vegas, nevada at the age 91.
  • Four people are killed in a disaster in south korea by an explosion at a shipyard owned and operated by stx offshore & shipbuilding.
  • Four workers were killed in an explosion at a south korean shipyard belonging to stx offshore & shipbuilding.
  • Philippine drug war: after anger over the death of kian loyd delos santos (17 years old), the philippine catholic church condemns the violence in the philippines. (reuters),
  • Death of jennifer laude. the court of appeals of the philippines rejected u.s. marine joseph scott pemberton’s motion for reconsideration. it reaffirmed its decision in april 2015 upholding the olongapo city regional trial court's 2015 homicide verdict. citing the defendant's arguments, it said that they were merely a "rehash of problems". the court of appeals upheld jennifer laude's family's payment of p 4.32 millions for "loss of earning ability". pemberton is facing 10 years imprisonment.
  • The court of appeals of the philippines rejected u.s. marine joseph scott pemberton’s motion for reconsideration. it reaffirmed its decision of april 2015 upholding the olongapo regional trial court's 2015 homicide verdict. citing the defendant's arguments, it said that they were merely a "rehash of problems". jennifer laude's family was also awarded p 4.32 millions by the court of appeals for "loss of earning ability". pemberton is facing 10 years imprisonment.
  • Politics in iran: 16 of 17 cabinet members appointed by president hassan rouhani recently were approved by iranian mps.
  • Media of north korea: the bbc world service director says that the bbc is ready for north korea's reaction to the september launch of a north korean radio service. this is despite recent tensions. the bbc has been informed by the north korean embassy in london that pyongyang doesn't want such a service.
  • The bbc world service director says that the bbc is ready for north korea's reaction to the planned launch of a north korean radio service in september. this is despite recent tensions. bbc has been informed by the north korean embassy in london that pyongyang doesn't want such a service.

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August 20, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8505 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.398 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7768 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.261 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.259 CAD

August 20, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Roma : 0 - 1
  • Bologna - Torino : 1 - 1
  • Crotone - Milan : 0 - 3
  • Inter - Fiorentina : 3 - 0
  • Lazio - Spal : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - St Truiden : 2 - 3
  • Kortrijk - Club Brugge : 1 - 2
  • Mouscron - Gent : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
  • M'gladbach - FC Koln : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Holstein Kiel - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
  • Ingolstadt - Regensburg : 2 - 4
  • Nurnberg - Union Berlin : 2 - 2
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August 20, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 20, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:44 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 2017.

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Who was born on August 20, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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August 20, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months and 9 days old,

or 344 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2413 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2017?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 20, 2017.

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August 20, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 2017:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Margot Hielscher
  • Colin Meads
  • Lance Williams
  • Veličko Čolakov
  • Giorgio Michelotti
  • Rino Golinelli
  • Gero Caldarelli

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

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August 20, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 2017:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Wild Thoughts
  3. - Unforgettable
  4. - That's What I Like
  5. - Believer

August 20, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wild Thoughts
  2. - Unforgettable
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - I'm The One
  5. - Congratulations

August 20, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Felices Los 4
  4. - Escapate Conmigo
  5. - Subeme La Radio

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August 20, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 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

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

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

August 20, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

Somewhere Between

Somewhere Between

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

The Deuce

The Deuce

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Disjointed

Disjointed

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

August 20, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 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 August 20, 2017?

On August 20, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2017?

On August 20, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 2017?

On August 20, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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 August 2017?

August 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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