Thursday August 24, 2017: on this day
August 24, 2017 was the 236th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 24, 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 24, 2017, who was born and died on August 24, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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. Good Game) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 2017?
- August 24, 2017: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 2017?
- August 24, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 24, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 2017?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2017?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 2017?
What day of the week was August 24, 2017?
August 24, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 2017 can also be written as 8/24/2017 in the US and as 24/8/2017 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 2017: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 2017:
- Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- While installing communication cables in jerusalem's old city, a 6th-century mosaic was discovered. it dates back to the reign of justinian i.
- 2017 pacific typhoon season: a minimum of 12 people are killed in macau, southern china, as a result flooding from typhoon hato. four more people die in neighbouring guangdong province.
- As a result, at least 12 people are killed in macau, a southern chinese city. four more people die in neighbouring guangdong province.
- 2017 atlantic hurricane season. tropical depression harvey is expected to become a hurricane. it will make landfall at category 3 on texas' coast, bringing with it severe storm surge, rain, and wind hazards.
- Iran-qatar relations: qatar reaffirms diplomatic ties to iran tehran welcomes this move.
- Qatar has restored diplomatic relations with iran. tehran welcomes this move.
- Colombia-venezuela relations and censorship venezuela: venezuela's national commission of telecommunications takes colombian television channels caracol television (and rcn television) off the air. this is due to their coverage of 2017 venezuelan constitutional crises.
- Venezuela's national commission of telecommunications, (conatel), has taken colombian television channels caracol television & rcn television off-air due to their coverage of 2017 venezuelan constitutional crisis.
- Relations between cuba and the united states: according to the united states state department, at least 16 u.s. employees and their families based in cuba suffered from acoustic attacks. investigators are investigating whether a sonic attack was launched at diplomatic homes.
- According to the united states state department, at least 16 u.s. government employees and their families based in cuba suffered from symptoms from the previously reported hearing loss. investigators are investigating whether a sonic attack was launched at diplomatic homes.
- Philippine drug war: the philippine senate investigates the shooting death of a student aged 17 who is believed to be connected with the ongoing drug war.
- The national space agency of taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite formosat-5 into space.
August 24, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 24, 2017:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $160.43
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.74
- General Electric GE: opens at $24.43
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.50
Exchange Rates on August 24, 2017:
- 1 USD = 0.847 EUR
- 1 USD = 109.572 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7811 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.2651 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2514 CAD
August 24, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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August 24, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 2017 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:12 am and setting at 10:01 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 24, 2017?
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
- Rupert Grint
Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
- Dave Chappelle
Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
- Chad Michael Murray
Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
- Paulo Coelho
Brazilian esoteric author.
- Stephen Fry
British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
- Martha Higareda
Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
- Anne Archer
American actress.
- Marlee Matlin
American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
- Pia Degermark
Swedish actress.
- Takashi Miike
Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 6 years 7 months old,
or 79 months and 27 days old,
or 347 weeks and 2 days old,
or 2431 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 2017.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2017?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2017?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2017.
August 24, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 2017:
- Jay Thomas
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
- Freek Witte
- Cecil D. Andrus
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
- Richard Attenborough
English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
- Julie Harris
American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
- Louis Prima
American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
- Jane Greer
American singer and actress (d. 2001).
- Amanda Randolph
Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
- Felis Topolski
Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.
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August 24, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 2017:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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:
- Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
- French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
- Imagine Dragons - Believer
- Charlie Puth - Attention
August 24, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 24, 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:
- DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
- French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
- Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
- Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
- DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
August 24, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 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 24, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 24, 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:
- Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
- Maluma - Felices Los 4
- Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
- Nicky Jam - El Amante
August 24, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 24, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
August 24, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 24, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 24, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 24, 2017?
On August 24, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2017?
On August 24, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 2017?
On August 24, 2017 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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.