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About August 17th, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: The discount rate is now reduced by the US Federal Reserve from 6.25 percent to 5.75 percent
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 2007 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston
  • #1 UK song: The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about August 17th, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 2007.

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What day of the week was August 17, 2007?


August 17, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2007 can also be written as 8/17/2007 in the US and as 17/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

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August 17, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 2007:

  • The discount rate is now reduced by the us federal reserve from 6.25 percent to 5.75 percent
  • The disney film high school musical 2 becomes the most-watched basic cable tv telecast in america, with 17.2 million viewers.
  • Six members of iran's security forces were killed in a helicopter accident near piranshahr, close to the iraqi border.
  • Five people are killed in an incident where the top floor of south mumbai's building collapses onto an adjacent building.
  • An attempted ambush on a joint patrol by afghan police and coalition troops in helmand province saw 12 taliban killed.
  • France circulates a draft united nations security council resolution extending the mandate for the 13,600 united nations peacekeeping force to lebanon.
  • Interpol issues warrants to saddam hussein’s oldest daughter raghad hussein, and his first wife sajida khhairalla tulfa, for supporting insurgents in iraq.
  • With dozens of people missing, a nile boat is found to have sunk off beni suef in northern egypt.
  • In shandong province, eastern china, 172 coal miners are trapped inside a flooded mine.
  • After the deaths of three rescue workers, the search for six miners in utah's crandall canyon mining is temporarily suspended.
  • Ashley mote is a member of the european parliament south east england and was convicted of 21 counts fraud.
  • Hurricane dean:
  • After hitting the lesser antilles, hurricane dean intensifies to a category 4 hurricane.
  • Bp begins to evacuate its workers in the gulf of mexico oil and gas industry ahead of hurricane dean.
  • Kathleen blanco, governor of louisiana, declares a state emergency to protect the public.
  • After the federal reserve reduced its discount lending rate, stock prices rose in europe and the united states after the subprime mortgage crisis.
  • 2007 peru earthquake
  • The huancavelica area is hit by a powerful earthquake aftershock of magnitude 5.9
  • More than 600 prisoners escaped from tambo de mora prison, chincha, 25 mi from the epicenter of the earthquake after it collapses.
  • A united states marine corps helicopter crashes north of yuma in arizona killing four people.
  • John howard, the australian prime minister, says that australia has decided to export uranium in india.
  • Adriaan vlok was south africa's police minister during apartheid. he pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of frank chikane, a black activist priest, by poisoning his underwear. he is sentenced to a suspended sentence of ten year imprisonment
  • 2007 pacific typhoon season: southeast china, taiwan and taiwan are ready for typhoon sepat.
  • Good behavior has resulted in six islamic militants being sentenced to five months for their involvement in the bali bombings of 2002.
  • David b. chalmers, jr, a texas oil executive, pleads guilty for wire fraud in connection with the united nations oil–for-food program.
  • Russia, china, and four central asian members from the shanghai cooperation organisation hold war games in russia's southern ural mountains. vladimir putin, president of russia, proposed that they be held frequently.
  • Vladimir putin announced that russia will resume patrolling the atlantic and pacific oceans using its nuclear-capable tu-160 bombers and tu-95 aircraft after a 15-year break.
  • Hurricane dean: after hitting the lesser antilles, hurricane dean has intensified into a category 4 hurricane. (reuters) portia simpson miller, the prime minister of jamaica, convenes an emergency cabinet meeting to address the possibility that hurricane dean will cross jamaica on sunday. (afp via abc news australia). bp begins to evacuate its workers in the gulf of mexico oil and gas fields ahead of hurricane dean. (the scotsman). the governor of louisiana kathleen blanco declares an emergency
  • Portia simpson miller, the prime minister of jamaica, convenes an emergency cabinet meeting because it is likely that jamaica will cross over on sunday.
  • The death toll from 2007 peru earthquake is now at 510, with 1,500 more people injured. after reports of looting, president alan garcia appeals for calm in the affected areas.
  • According to the international atomic energy agency (iaea) and the united states government, north korea cooperates with us plans to end its nuclear program.
  • The northern territory indigenous bill is passed by the parliament of australia, which makes changes to australia's welfare system and land rights.

August 17, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 17, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.29
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $122.01
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $38.11
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $111.90

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 114.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0598 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2077 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.595 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 154.15 JPY

August 17, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - St Truiden : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Hannover : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Paderborn : 1 - 0
  • Koblenz - Augsburg : 2 - 1
  • Wehen - Osnabruck : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Grenoble : 1 - 2
  • Angers - Ajaccio : 1 - 0
  • Bastia - Gueugnon : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Libourne : 2 - 0
  • Clermont - Brest : 1 - 0

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August 17, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 17, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 17, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 2007 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2007 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 17, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 10:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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Who was born on August 17, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months

or 874 weeks

or 6118 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2007?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2007.

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August 17, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 2007:

  • Bill Deedes

    British politician and journalist (born 1913).

  • Eddie Griffin

    American basketball player (d. 2007).

  • William Deedes
  • Eusebio Pérez Martín
  • Lucien Jarraud

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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August 17, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 2007:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beautiful Girls youtube
  2. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube
  3. - Hey There Delilah youtube
  4. - The Way I Are
  5. - Umbrella

August 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Way I Are
  2. - Foundations
  3. - With Every Heartbeat
  4. - Stronger youtube
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube

August 17, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When I See U
  2. - teachme
  3. - Do You
  4. - Make Me Better
  5. - Shawty

August 17, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 2007 was Basta Ya by Conjunto Primavera, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 17, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Basta Ya
  2. - Dimelo
  3. - Mi Corazoncito
  4. - De Ti Exclusivo
  5. - No Te Veo

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August 17, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

3:10 to Yuma

3:10 to Yuma

Release year: 2007

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Logan Lerman

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

August 17, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Marimar

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Nigel Cole

The Morning Show

The Morning Show

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Andrew Delaplaine

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 2007

Directed by: H.C. Potter

August 17, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In At The Death by Harry Turtledove

In At The Death

By:

Franklin Roosevelt is the assistant Secretary of Defense. Thomas Dewey is running as president, with Harry Truman, a blunt-speaking Missourian.

Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel

Bungalow 2

By:

Danielle Steel's compelling novel, "The Story of a Woman" tells the story of a suburban mom who becomes an award-winning screenwriter, with all the heartbreak, joy, and challenges that comes along the way.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Legacy Of Ashes by Tim Weiner

Legacy Of Ashes

By:

With shocking revelations that made headlines in papers across the country, Pulitzer-Prize-winner Tim Weiner gets at the truth behind the CIA and uncovers here why nearly every CIA Director has left

The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown

The Diana Chronicles

By:

Ten years later, Princess Diana is still a mystery. Is she the "people's princess", who captivated the world with her beauty, humanitarian missions and charisma?

August 17, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chili Con Carnage

Chili Con Carnage

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Third-person shooter, Action

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports, party

Publisher: JP Nintendo; WW Sega

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Mac OS X, mobile

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka

Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka

Platform: PC, PS2, PSP

Genre: Drama, Harem, Romance

Publisher: Feng (PC) GN Software (PS2/PSP)

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Who was the US President on August 17, 2007?

On August 17, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2007?

On August 17, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 2007?

On August 17, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for August 2007?

August 2007 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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