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see horoscope and birth chart for August 01, 2017What happened on Tuesday, August 1, 2017?
About August 1st, 2017, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 1, 2017, Christopher A. Wray was confirmed by the Senate as the new director of the FBI. His appointment came amid heightened scrutiny of the agency's role in various investigations.
- Day of the week: August 1st, 2017 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
- Popular movie: Thor: Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi
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August 01, 2017: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 2017:
- Christopher A. Wray confirmed as FBI director On August 1, 2017, Christopher A. Wray was confirmed by the Senate as the new director of the FBI. His appointment came amid heightened scrutiny of the agency's role in various investigations. source: nytimes.com
- Venezuelan opposition leaders re-arrested On August 1, 2017, several Venezuelan opposition leaders were re-arrested amid ongoing political turmoil in the country. This action was seen as part of the government's crackdown on dissent and opposition. source: bbc.com
- Suicide attack on Herat mosque On August 1, 2017, a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, during Friday prayers, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region. source: bbc.com
- HIV/AIDS Crisis in the Philippines The United Nations reported that the Philippines is experiencing the highest HIV/AIDS incidence in the Asia Pacific Region, with a staggering 140% increase in cases between 2010 and 2016, potentially indicating a national health emergency.
- Archaeological Discovery at Angkor Wat Archaeologists unearthed a remarkable 2-meter tall sandstone statue depicting a human figure from the 12th century during excavations of a Khmer Empire hospital in Siem Reap Province, providing valuable insights into the artistic and medical practices of the era.
- Jacinda Ardern Becomes Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern was elected as the new leader of New Zealand's Labour Party after Andrew Little resigned due to poor poll results ahead of the September 23 elections, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape.
- South African Teams Join Pro14 Rugby Competition Celtic Rugby Limited announced the addition of two South African Super Rugby teams, the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings, to the newly-renamed Pro14 rugby competition for the 2017-18 season, expanding the tournament's international scope.
August 01, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was August 01, 2017?
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: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
- Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
- DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
- 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 music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
- DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
- Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
- DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
- French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
- Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
August 01, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
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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 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.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 01, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.
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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How old is someone born on August 01, 2017?
Someone born on August 01, 2017 is:
9 years and 4 days old,
or 108 months and 4 days old,
or 470 weeks and 1 day old,
or 3291 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2017?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 1st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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.
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Cinema from the world of August 1, 2017 included Thor: Ragnarok, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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