What happened on Wednesday August 02, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 02, 2017:

• Climate Change Threat to South Asia Research suggests that high humidity levels could render large areas of Southern Asia uninhabitable by 2100, highlighting the severe potential impacts of global climate change.
• Breakthrough in Gene Editing for Heart Disease An international team of scientists successfully edits faulty DNA responsible for a fatal heart disease in human embryos, marking a significant advancement in genetic research and potential medical treatments.
• US Imposes Sanctions on Russia President Donald Trump signs the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, prompting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to describe it as a potential 'trade war', escalating tensions between the two nations.
• Prince Philip Retires from Public Duties Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially retires from public appearances at age 96 after completing 22,219 solo engagements since 1952, marking the end of a remarkable royal service career.
• Trump Proposes RAISE Act for Immigration Reform President Donald Trump and Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue unveil the RAISE Act, proposing to reduce legal immigration by 50% annually and establish a merit-based immigration system prioritizing skilled workers.
• Venezuelan Election Controversy Smartmatic's CEO alleges that the Venezuelan Constitutional Assembly election vote count was manipulated by at least one million votes, raising serious questions about electoral integrity.
• US Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Two American soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber during the War on Terror in Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
• US Justice Department Investigates College Admissions The U.S. Justice Department announces an internal investigation into college admissions policies potentially discriminating against Asian American applicants, signaling a significant review of affirmative action practices.
• Minnehaha Academy Gas Explosion Tragedy A devastating natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, results in two staff fatalities and multiple injuries. Nine people were affected, with seven in critical condition and four in serious condition.
• Paul Kagame Re-elected in Rwanda Rwanda holds its presidential election, with incumbent Paul Kagame winning 98.66% of the vote. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, referred to the election as a formality despite challenges from opposition candidates.
• Impeachment Proceedings Against Philippine Chief Justice Two impeachment cases are filed against Maria Lourdes Sereno, the Supreme Court Chief Justice of the Philippines, in the lower house of the Philippine Congress, signaling significant political turbulence.
• Tropical Depression Emily Floods Miami Miami Beach experiences severe flooding as Tropical Depression Emily drops between 102 and 178 millimeters of rain overnight, causing significant urban inundation.
• Peter O'Neill Re-elected in Papua New Guinea Peter O'Neill is re-elected as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, concluding a violent and chaotic election campaign that raised concerns about potential ongoing political instability.
• First White Giraffe Footage Captured The Hirola Conservation Program shares the first-ever footage of white giraffes, discovered in north-eastern Kenya, providing a rare glimpse of these unique and extraordinary animals.

Events in 2017

August 02, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 2017

August 02, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $159.28
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.55
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.12

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8435 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.712 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7561 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2553 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2568 CAD

August 02, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2017 can also be written as 8/2/2017 in the US and as 2/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Famous people died on August 02, 2017:

• Judith Jones

  Renowned American literary editor who played a crucial role in publishing influential cookbooks and literary works, including Julia Child's...

• Ara Parseghian

  Legendary American football coach of Armenian descent who led Notre Dame University to significant national championships during the 1960s...

• Daniel Licht

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 02:22 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 02, 2017

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Someone born on August 02, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 3 days old,

or 409 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2864 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2017?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 02, 2017.

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