Thursday August 31, 2017: on this day

August 31, 2017 was the 243rd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 2017, who was born and died on August 31, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2017?


August 31, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2017 can also be written as 8/31/2017 in the US and as 31/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

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August 31, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2017:

  • Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2017 arkema plant blast: a series small explosions occurred at arkema's crosby chemical plant. according to the company, more are possible after floodwaters destroyed the cooling systems that kept chemicals stable. houston methodist san jacinto hospital, baytown, texas treated 21 people who were exposed to chemical substances. residents within 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of the plant must be evacuated.
  • Officials from harris county flood control district say that at the height of flooding, 70% of the county's 1,800-square mile area, which includes houston, was under water at least 1.5 feet. this is more than the entire state of rhode island.
  • Aftermath from the 2016-17 northern rakhine state clashes: twenty-six bodies, including children and women, were recovered after three boats carrying ethnic rohingya fleding violence in myanmar were submerged in the naf river in bangladesh's cox's bazar district.
  • After three boats carrying ethnic rohingya fleding violence in myanmar, 26 bodies of children and women were found in cox's bazar district.
  • 2017 building collapses: in mumbai, india, a rickety multistory apartment building collapses, resulting in at most 24 deaths and at least 12 missing.
  • Mumbai, india: a multi-story, rickety apartment building collapses. at least 24 people are killed and at least 12 others are missing.
  • Joint comprehensive plan of action: a report by the iaea states that iran is still within the 2015 agreements with world powers regarding its nuclear program development.
  • According to an iaea report, iran is still within the 2015 agreements with world powers regarding its nuclear program development.
  • Russia-united states relations - the united states state department orders russia closing the consulate general in san francisco and two additional buildings by september 2, 2017. this order invokes "parity" over a july russian measure.
  • Invoking "parity", the united states state department orders russia that it closes the consulate general in san francisco and two other buildings by september 2, 2017. this is in response to a russian measure taken in july.
  • Assassination of benazir bhoutto: two police officers found guilty of negligence, mistreatment of evidence and other crimes are sentenced to 17-years in prison. five ttp militants were acquitted. pervez musharraf (the former president of ttp) is the main suspect. he has been declared a fugitive after failing to appear in court.
  • Two police officers found guilty of negligent handling of evidence and mistreatment of evidence were sentenced to 17-years in prison. five ttp militants were acquitted. pervez musharraf (the former president of ttp) is the main suspect. he has been declared a fugitive after failing to appear in court.
  • 2017 university of utah hospital incident: video released showing jeff payne, a police officer, arresting alex wubbels for refusing to take blood from one of his patients.
  • Video footage released by jeff payne shows alex wubbels, a nurse, being arrested after refusing to give blood samples from one of her patients.
  • China politics: the 19th national congress of the communist party of china will begin on october 18, 2017.
  • On october 18, 2017, the 19th national congress of the communist party of china will begin.
  • Donald trump's political appointments: robert jackson, columbia university law professor, is likely to be nominated by president donald trump to serve as a member on the securities and exchange commission.
  • Donald trump will nominate robert jackson, a columbia university law professor, to the securities and exchange commission.

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August 31, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $163.64
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $74.03
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.41
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $143.02

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8392 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.054 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7727 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2592 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2482 CAD
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August 31, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 01:47 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 31, 2017?


Famous people born on August 31, 2017:

  • Gabriel

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 29 days old,

or 343 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2402 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2017?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2017.

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August 31, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2017:

  • Gay Brewer

    Gay Brewer was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Rupert Cornwell

    British journalist and author known for his work at The Independent.

  • Rocco Fortunato
  • Egon Günther
  • Norbert Kückelmann
  • Richard Anderson
  • Alberto Servidio

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2017:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2017:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 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 31, 2017?

On August 31, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2017?

On August 31, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2017?

On August 31, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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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