Wednesday August 23, 2017: on this day

August 23, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2017 can also be written as 8/23/2017 in the US and as 23/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2017:

• Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
• An air strike on a hotel located near the yemeni capital sanaa killed at least 35 people.
• Nuclear weapons and the united states. the u.s. air force gives raytheon contracts to lockheed for work on the long range standoff weapon. this is the replacement for agm-86b, an air-launched nuclear cruise missile.
• Aftermath of uss john s. mccain collision. the united states navy has relieved joseph aucoin, vice admiral, as commander of the united states seventh fleet. this follows four collisions in asia this past year that claimed 17 lives.
• After the deaths of 17 sailors in four collisions in asia, the united states navy has appointed joseph aucoin vice admiral to be the commander of the united states seventh fleet.
• Derailment of the auraiya train: a passenger train collided on the auraiya line, india. twenty-five people sustained injuries.
• A passenger train collided on the line at auraiya in india with a dump truck. the train was then derail. twenty-five people sustained injuries.
• Earthquakes 2017: two deaths in earthquakes in leyte (philippines)
• Two people die in an earthquake in leyte, philippines.
• 2017 atlantic hurricane season: storm surge and hurricane watches issued for texas, louisiana and texas as tropical system harvey becomes a tropical depression. it is expected to bring heavy rains and storm surge.
• As tropical system harvey becomes a tropical depression, hurricane and storm surge watches are issued for louisiana and texas. it is expected to bring heavy rain and storm surge.
• Kim wall's disappearance: kim wall is the name of a headless, dismembered body that washed up on copenhagen shores two days ago. a police spokesperson said that the body had been deliberately dismembered and metal attached to it to prevent it from floating. (reuters via msn),
• Kim wall is the name of a headless, dismembered body that washed up on copenhagen's shores two days ago. a police spokesperson said that the body had been deliberately dismembered and metal was attached to it to prevent it from floating. (reuters via msn),
• Angola's 2017 legislative election: angolans vote to elect 220 members of the national assembly. after jose eduardo dos santos' retirement, the leader of the winning party will be elected president. he has been in the position since 1979.

August 23, 2017: What were the magazines covers that day?

August 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $159.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.52
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.70

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8464 EUR
• 1 USD = 108.931 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7811 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2642 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2547 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 09:31 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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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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You are 6 years 8 months old,

or 80 months and 15 days old,

or 350 weeks

or 2450 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2017?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2017.

Famous people died on August 23, 2017:

• Margot
• Engelbert Jarek
• Rogério Rocha da Silva
• Tullio Seppilli
• Tony Verga

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 2017:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2017:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
4. Imagine Dragons - Believer
5. Charlie Puth - Attention

August 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
5. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One

August 23, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Nicky Jam - El Amante