Wednesday August 30, 2017: on this day

August 30, 2017 was the 242nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 2017, who was born and died on August 30, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. It, directed by Andy Muschietti), TV series (e.g. Good Game) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 2017?


August 30, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2017 can also be written as 8/30/2017 in the US and as 30/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

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August 30, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2017:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • A nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, killing at least 11 afghan civilians and wounding 16 others.
  • Syrian civil war: american-led intervention into syria: cjtf-oir aircraft destroy a section road that was blocking the route of a convoy of isil evacuees traveling from lebanon-syria to abu kamal in deir ez-zor governorate. the convoy, carrying 308 militants and 331 civilians according to hezbollah, is now effectively stranded in syrian government-controlled territory.
  • 2017 south asian floods. 2017 mumbai flood: 14 people have been killed by floods in mumbai, india. nearly a month of rainfall fell yesterday during the most severe monsoon for years. in india, nepal, and bangladesh, more than 1,200 people were killed.
  • 2017 mumbai flood: 14 people have been killed by the flooding caused by nearly a month of rainfall yesterday in mumbai, india. this was during the worst monsoon for years. in india, nepal, and bangladesh, more than 1,200 people were killed.
  • Mumbai, india's capital city, has seen at least 14 deaths due to the monsoon that brought about the worst rainfall in many years. in india, nepal, and bangladesh, more than 1,200 people were killed.
  • Hurricane harvey: the second tropical storm harvey, which was a hurricane earlier in the month, makes landfall in louisiana. according to the new york times, 38 people have died since friday according to local officials. harvey will likely weaken into a tropical depression as it moves northeast.
  • The second time that tropical storm harvey (hurricane earlier in the month) makes landfall is in louisiana, u.s. according to the new york times, 38 people have died since friday according to local officials. harvey will likely weaken into a tropical depression as it moves northeast.
  • Childhood leukemia: the food and drug administration approved the first treatment that genetically engineer patients' blood cells to eliminate acute lymphoblastic leukemia. novartis is now the owner of the first american gene therapy.
  • The first treatment to genetically engineer patients' blood cells in order to eradicate acute lymphoblastic leukemia has been approved by the food and drug administration. novartis is now the owner of the first american gene therapy.
  • European migration crisis: hungary's government has extended the emergency declared last year due to the increase in migration through and to hungary. zoltan kovacs, spokesperson for the government, stated that tight border controls are still necessary because of the "threat to terrorism in europe" has increased.
  • Because of increased migration through hungary, the government of hungary decided to prolong the emergency declared last year. zoltan kovacs, spokesperson for the government, stated that tight border controls are still necessary because of the "threat to terrorism in europe" has increased.
  • California crime: two california highway patrol officers were injured and a sacramento county sheriff's department deputy was killed in a shooting at a sacramento county motel. later, the suspect was arrested.
  • Breakthrough listen announces 15 new fast radio bursts. the breakthrough listen initiative has detected frb 121102 in a dwarf galaxy three billion light years from earth. frb 121102 was detected for the first time in 2012. frbs from that galaxy were also detected again in 2015.
  • Breakthrough listen initiative researchers announce that they have detected 15 powerful fast radio bursts, frb 121102. this dwarf galaxy is located approximately three billion light-years away from earth. frb 121102 was detected for the first time in 2012. frbs from that galaxy were also detected again in 2015.

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August 30, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 30, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $163.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $143.26

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8404 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.291 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7738 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2645 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2623 CAD
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August 30, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:59 pm and setting at 01:01 am.

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 30, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 28 days old,

or 343 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2402 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2017?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2017.

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August 30, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 2017:

  • Louise Hay

    American motivational writer and founder of hay house.

  • Rollie Massimino

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his investigative reporting.

  • Skip Prokop

    Canadian drummer, guitarist and keyboardist (b. 1943).

  • Marjorie Boulton
  • Károly Makk
  • Elmer Acevedo

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 2017:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 2017:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 30, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Wild Thoughts
  3. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Believer

August 30, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 30, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wild Thoughts
  2. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  3. - Unforgettable
  4. - That's What I Like
  5. - I'm The One

August 30, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 30, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Felices Los 4
  4. - Escapate Conmigo
  5. - El Amante

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August 30, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It

It

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Andy Muschietti

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis

Country: United States of America

American Made

American Made

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons

Country: United States of America

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

August 30, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Good Game

Good Game

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mary Ratliff

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 Orville

The Orville

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 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 30, 2017?

On August 30, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2017?

On August 30, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 2017?

On August 30, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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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