Tuesday August 01, 2017: on this day

August 01, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2017 can also be written as 8/1/2017 in the US and as 1/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on August 01, 2017:

• Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
• At least 29 people are killed and dozens more injured in an explosion at a shia mosque located in herat, afghanistan.
• Angkor wat. archaeologists discovered a 2 meter tall (12 ft) tall sandstone statue depicting a human figure from the 12th century during excavations of a khmer empire hospital in siem reap province.
• Archaeologists discovered a 2 m (6.5 ft) tall statue made of sandstone from the 12th century depicting a human figure during excavations of a khmer empire hospital in siem reap province.
• Epidemiology and hiv/aids: the philippines is the country with the highest hiv/aids incidence in the asia pacific region. there has been a 140% rise in hiv/aids cases between 2010 and 2016, possibly indicating a 'national emergency'. (abc.net.au),
• The united nations states that the philippines is the country with the highest hiv/aids incidence in asia pacific. there has been a 140% increase of cases between 2010 and 2016, possibly causing a national emergency'. (abc.net.au),
• Gta gang: after trying to flee, three of the so-called gta gang members were shot and four other gta gang members were wounded at a moscow courthouse.
• New zealand general election 2017, jacinda ardern becomes the labour party's new leader after andrew little quit due to poor poll results before the 23 september election.
• Jacinda ardern has been elected labour party leader, following andrew little's resignation due to poor poll results ahead of the 23 september elections.
• Crisis in venezuela: venezuelan opposition leader leopoldo lopez, and mayor of caracas antonio ledezma were taken into custody overnight by the bolivarian intelligence service(sebin), and taken to ramo verde prison. although they had been previously arrested by the venezuelan government at the time of their seized, they were still under house arrest.
• The bolivarian intelligence service, (sebin), took leopoldo lopez, a venezuelan opposition leader, from their homes and transported them to ramo verde prison. although they had been previously arrested by the venezuelan government, they were still under house arrest when they were seized.
• Donald trump's political appointments: in a 92-5 vote by the united states senate christopher a. wray was confirmed as director of federal bureau of investigation.
• In a vote of 92-5, the united states senate confirms christopher a. wray to be director of federal bureau of investigation.
• 2017-18 pro14: the organiser of rugby union's competition, celtic rugby limited, announces that two former south african super rugby teams, south africa's cheetahs, and south african kings, will be joining the newly-renamed pro14 with the 2017-18 season.
• Celtic rugby limited, the organizer of the rugby competition, has officially announced the addition of two south african super rugby teams, the cheetahs, and the southern kings to the newly-renamed pro14. this is effective for the 2017-18 season.
• A suicide attack on a mosque in herat, afghanistan kills 20 people.

August 01, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.16
• Apple AAPL: opens at $149.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.10
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.63
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.00

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8468 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.374 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7572 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.256 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2551 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 01:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

• Jason Momoa

  Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

• Sam Mendes

  British film and stage director.

• Meena Kumari

  Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

• Giancarlo Giannini

  He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

• Chuck D

  American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

• Demián Bichir

  Mexican-american producer and actor.

• Nathalie Delon

  Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

• David Wain

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Geoffrey Holder

  Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

• Kris Holden-Ried

  Canadian actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 1st

You are 6 years 8 months old,

or 80 months and 19 days old,

or 350 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2454 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2017?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 01, 2017.

Famous people died on August 01, 2017:

• Halayna Yevtushenko

  Halayna Yevtushenko was a renowned Soviet-era Russian poet whose work was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its exploration of social...

• Jaroslav Konečný
• Concetto Pozzati
• Emanuele Cardinale
• Shôgorô Nishimura
• John Reaves
• Jérome Golmard

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

• Wilford Brimley

  Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

• Frances Farmer

  American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

• Cilla Black

  British tv host and singer.

• Eva Bartok

  Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

• Strother Martin

  American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

• Florence Eldridge

  Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

• Pola Negri

  Polish-american actress.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

• Corazon Aquino

  Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

Holidays on August 01, 2017:

• Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
• Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
• St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
• Angola - Armed Forces Day
• Switzerland - National Day
• Benin - National Day
• Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
• Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
• People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 2017:

• World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]

August 01, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
5. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable

August 01, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

August 01, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 01, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Nicky Jam - El Amante