Wednesday March 22, 2017: on this day

March 22, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 81st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 2017 can also be written as 3/22/2017 in the US and as 22/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on March 22, 2017:

• 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),
• Syrian civil war: raqa offensive (2016-present). a coalition led by the u.s. strikes a school west raqqa. at least 33 people are killed. (the guardian) syrian rebels led by tahrir al-sham launch an offensive in hama governorate and capture suran, khitab, and al-majdal.
• Raqqa offensive (2016-2018): at least 33 people are killed in an airstrike by the u.s.-led coalition on a school west raqqa.
• Tahrir al-sham leads a group of rebels in syria. they launch an offensive against hama governorate and capture suran, khitab, and al-majdal.
• Boko haram insurgency 2017 maiduguri attack: numerous suicide bombings at refugee camp near maiduguri (nigeria) leave eight people dead and 18 others injured. (al jazeera),
• Multiple suicide bombings take place at a refugee camp in nigeria near maiduguri. eight people are killed and 18 more are injured. (al jazeera),
• A tank of the israeli army kills a palestinian teenager, inflicting injuries to two others at the gaza border.
• March 2017, israel-syria: the israeli air force has resumed bombing targets suspected to be hezbollah-related in syria. a fourth round of bombings took place near damascus military bases.
• The israeli air force is resuming bombing targets linked to hezbollah in syria. a fourth round of bombings was conducted near military installations near damascus.
• Near ramle, israeli archeologists discovered hundreds of whiskey and gin bottles that date back to the first world war. they were found at the former british army barracks.
• Eurovision song contest 2017, russia and ukraine relations: yuliya samylova, russia's entry in this year's eurovision song contest is barred from entering ukraine by the security service of ukraine. following russia's annexation of crimea, it is alleged that she had traveled in crimea.
• Yuliya samanthaoylova, russia’s entry in the eurovision song contest this year, is banned by the security service of ukraine from entering ukraine. following allegations that she had visited crimea after its annexation, the security service of ukraine bans yuliya samoylova from entering the country.
• North korea and weapons to mass destruction: a missile test in north korea ended in failure according to south korean officials and united states officials. the missile exploded seconds after launch.
• Officials from the united states and south korea claim that a north korean missile test ends in failure. the missile explodes seconds after launch.
• Jean-pierre bemba was sentenced by the international criminal court to 18 years imprisonment for war crimes. he is also given an additional 12 month term and fined 300,000. euros for bribing witnesses in an earlier icc trial. members of his legal team were also given sentences and fines for interference in his trial.
• A string of shootings in rothschild (wisconsin) has left at least four people dead. one of them was a police officer.
• Barry cadden, the former head at the massachusetts compounding center, is acquitted on 25 counts for second-degree murder. he is also convicted of racketeering in connection to the meningitis outbreak which was linked to fungus-contaminated medications and claimed 64 lives. cadden ignored sanitary conditions in order to increase production and make more.
• 2017 world baseball classic: the usa defeats puerto rico 8 to win its first title at the event. marcus stroman, the toronto blue jays' starting pitcher, was named tournament mvp after he threw six scoreless innings for team usa.
• The united states beat puerto rico 8-0 in the final to win its first title at the event. marcus stroman, the toronto blue jays' starting pitcher, was named tournament mvp after he threw six scoreless innings for team usa.
• A terrorist attack in london near the houses of parliament leaves four people dead and at least 20 injured.
• Syrian civil war: five hundred members of the syrian democratic forces (sdf) are airlifted south of the euphrates by united states air force helicopters, beginning the battle of tabqa.[33][34][35]

March 22, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 22, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $139.84
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $174.04

Exchange Rates on March 22, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9262 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.295 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8016 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3034 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3333 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 22, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

• Reese Witherspoon

  Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

• James Patterson

  James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

• Rani Mukerji

  Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

• Matthew Modine

  American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

• George Benson

  George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

• Fanny Ardant

  French actress.

• William Shatner

  Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

• Keegan-Michael Key

  Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

• Marcel Marceau

  Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

• Stephen Sondheim

  American composer and lyricist.

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You are 7 years and 27 days old,

or 84 months and 27 days old,

or 369 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2584 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 2017?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 22, 2017.

Famous people died on March 22, 2017:

• Khalid Masood

  A British terrorist who carried out the 2017 Westminster attack in London, killing four people and injuring many others.

• Dallas Green

  Dallas Green was a Canadian musician known for his work in the band Alexisonfire and his solo project City and Colour.

• Mino Argentieri
• Mirella Bentivoglio
• Sib Hashian
• Tomas Milian
• Ronnie Moran
• Daisuke Satō
• Marilyn McCord Adams
• Piroska Oszoli
• Pete Hamilton
• Agustí Montal Costa

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

• Paul Verhoeven

  Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

• Don Murray

  American actor.

• Gemini Ganesan

  Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

• Gloria Holden

  English-american actress (b. 1908).

• Ben Lyon

  Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

• Rita Gam

  Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

• Joan Shawlee

  Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

• Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

  German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

• Coleston Jones

  Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

• Elgin Baylor

  Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association...

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Holidays on March 22, 2017:

• Blessed Genta of Maaseik
• The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
• World Water Day.
• Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 2017:

• Saint Octavian
• Saint Lea of Rome
• Saint Reinhilde of Ghent

March 22, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 22, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
5. Rihanna - Love On The Brain

March 22, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 22, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
4. Kodak Black - Tunnel Vision
5. Big Sean - Bounce Back

March 22, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 22, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 22, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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