What happened on Tuesday August 01, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2017:

• Christopher A. Wray Confirmed as FBI Director In a decisive vote of 92-5, the United States Senate confirmed Christopher A. Wray as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), signaling a significant leadership transition in a critical law enforcement agency.
• Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Re-arrested Venezuelan opposition leaders Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma were forcibly taken from their homes by the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) and transported to Ramo Verde Prison, despite previously being under house arrest. This action represents a significant escalation in political repression.
• Suicide Attack on Herat Mosque A devastating suicide attack targeted a mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic loss of 20 human lives. The attack occurred at the Jawadia Shia mosque, highlighting ongoing sectarian and terrorist violence in the region.
• 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.

Events in 2017

August 01, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 2017

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

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

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.

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 music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

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.

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 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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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2017

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Someone born on August 01, 2017 is:

7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 13 days old,

or 406 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2843 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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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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