Sunday August 27, 2017: on this day
August 27, 2017 was the 239th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 27, 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 27, 2017, who was born and died on August 27, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 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 27th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 2017?
- August 27, 2017: What happened on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 27, 2017: What were the main match results that day?
- August 27, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 2017?
- August 27, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 2017?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 2017?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 2017?
What day of the week was August 27, 2017?
August 27, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 2017 can also be written as 8/27/2017 in the US and as 27/8/2017 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 2017: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 2017:
- Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- After trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh, dozens of rohingya muslims fled violence in rakhine state. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: after eight days of fighting with isil militants in the city, the iraqi army has announced that it now holds full control of tal afar in nineveh governorate.
- Battle of tal afar 2017: after eight days of fighting with isil militants in the city, the iraqi army declares that it has taken full control of tal afar, an iraqi turkmen city in the nineveh governorate.
- According to omar zwak, a government spokesperson, a car bomb in helmand province killed up to 13 afghan army soldiers and civilians and left 18 others with serious injuries.
- Hurricane harvey: three people are killed in houston, texas by hurricane harvey. there will be more heavy rains over the next few days, causing flooding that could become "catastrophic". texas governor greg abbott activates the entire texas national guard for search and rescue operations. weather forecasters predicted that harvey would move over the gulf of mexico, strengthening it.
- Three people are killed by hurricane harvey in houston, texas. there will be more heavy rains that will cause "catastrophic floods" to follow.
- Texas governor greg abbott activates the entire texas national guard for search-and-rescue operations. weather forecasters predicted that harvey would move over the gulf of mexico, and then restrengthen.
- 2017 maritime incidents: television images show that a dry cargo vessel was damaged in the black sea off turkey's northwest coast. the crew of 11 were rescued. leonardo, a dry cargo ship measuring 114m (374ft) in length, was flagged from mongolia. it began to buckle and eventually broke in two off istanbul's kilyos coast.
- Television images showed that a dry cargo vessel was damaged in the black sea, turkey's northwest coast. the crew of 11 men were rescued. leonardo, a dry cargo ship measuring 114m (374ft) in length, was flagged from mongolia and began to buckle while anchoring off istanbul's kilyos coast.
- Deaths in mountaineering in austria: five people died and one was seriously injured in a mountain accident that occurred on sunday in salzburg, austria.
- After a mountain accident sunday in salzburg, austria, five people were killed and one was seriously injured.
- 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm pakhar strikes hong kong and macau with sustained winds at 100 km/h (62mph) and heavy rainfall, just four days after typhoon hato devastated the region.
- Four days after typhoon hato, tropical storm pakhar struck hong kong and macau. it sustained winds of 100 km/h (62mph) and heavy rain.
- Chemical haze close to east sussex coast: police issued an evacuation order and a warning after an unknown chemical "haze" left over 200 people with irritation in their eyes and throats. it occurred between the towns eastbourne and birling gap.
- After an unknown chemical "haze" causes irritation to the eyes and throats of more than 200 people along britain's south coast (between the towns eastbourne and birling gap), police issued evacuation orders and a warning.
- Relations between pakistan and the united states: pakistan delays a visit by alice wells, u.s. acting assistant secretary of state, because some protest president donald trump’s claims that pakistan harbours terrorists.
- According to pakistan's foreign ministry, the u.s. acting assistant secretary of state alice wells has been delayed by pakistan in protest at president donald trump’s claims that pakistan harbors terrorists.
- Jimmy morales, president of guatemala, announced sunday that he will expel the head of cicig (international commission against impunity in guatemala), an anti-corruption u.n. commission that is investigating the president’s campaign funding.
- The constitutional court lifts president jimmy morales' order to expel the head of the u.n. anti-corruption commission.
- Sunday's resignation of lucrecia hernandez mack, health minister, and her deputies was announced by the ministry of health.
- 2017 berkeley protests: about 14 people were arrested after far-right protesters clashed with thousands of counter-protesters from the left in berkeley, california.
- Berkeley, california: at least 14 people were arrested after a clash between far-right protesters, thousands of counter-protesters, and far-left demonstrators.
- Floyd mayweather jr. vs. conor mcgregor. in boxing floyd mayweather jr. defeated conor mcgregor in round 10. this technical knockout brought the score to 50-0. rocky marciano's record of 61 years was broken.
- Floyd mayweather jr. beat conor mcgregor, a mixed martial artist, in boxing's 10th round. this technical knockout improves floyd mayweather jr.'s record to 50-0 and breaks rocky marciano’s 61-year-old mark.
- 2017 major league baseball season: giancarlo ston, of the miami marlins, becomes the newest member to the 50-home run club. he reached the milestone during the marlins' win over san diego padres 6-2.
- 2017 little league world series: in a game that was stopped at five innings because of the llws mercy rule, the kitasuna little league, from tokyo, japan, wins the 2017 little league world series. they defeat the u.s. champions, lufkin, texas, 12-2. this is the kitasuna's third llws title in six years and the 11th overall for japan.
- The kitasuna little league, a japanese district in tokyo, wins the 2017 little league world series. they defeat the u.s. champions lufkin, texas 12-2. this game was stopped at five innings because of the llws mercy rule. this is the kitasuna's third llws title in six years and the 11th overall for japan.
August 27, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Exchange Rates on August 27, 2017:
- 1 USD = 0.8364 EUR
- 1 USD = 109.265 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7748 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.2582 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.247 CAD
August 27, 2017: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Chievo - Lazio : 1 - 2
- Crotone - Verona : 0 - 0
- Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 1 - 2
- Milan - Cagliari : 2 - 1
- Napoli - Atalanta : 3 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Club Brugge - Standard : 4 - 0
- Gent - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
- Oostende - Antwerp : 3 - 4
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Hannover - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
- RB Leipzig - Freiburg : 4 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Dresden : 3 - 2
- Sandhausen - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 2
- Union Berlin - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
August 27, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
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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 27, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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August 27, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 2017 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 11:05 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 27, 2017?
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
- Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
- Tom Ford
Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
- Paul Reubens
American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
- Tuesday Weld
American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
- Peter Stormare
Swedish actor, director, and playwright.
- Neha Dhupia
Indian actress and model.
- Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
- Harry Reems
American porn actor (d. 2013).
- Antonia Fraser
English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
- Martha Raye
American entertainer.
August 27, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 6 years 7 months old,
or 79 months and 1 day old,
or 343 weeks and 4 days old,
or 2405 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 2017.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 2017?
There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 2017?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 27, 2017.
August 27, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 2017:
- Zena Stein
Zena Stein was a pioneering epidemiologist who made significant contributions to public health research.
- Domenico Cattarinich
- José Maria Pires
- Mauro Zonta
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
- Jinx Falkenburg
American actress known for her work in films and television.
- Greg Morris
American actor.
- Gracie Allen
American comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Malcolm Browne
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.
- Margeart Bourke-White
Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.
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August 27, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 2017:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 27, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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 27, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 27, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 27, 2017?
On August 27, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 2017?
On August 27, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 2017?
On August 27, 2017 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.