What happened on Friday January 05, 2018?

Here's what happened on January 05, 2018:

• Publication of 'Fire and Fury' Michael Wolff's controversial book 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House' was published by Henry Holt and Company, offering an insider's perspective on the early Trump administration.
• NASA Discovers Ozone Layer Recovery NASA research published in Geophysical Review Letters provided promising evidence of ozone layer recovery. Scientists reported a 20% reduction in ozone depletion since 2005, attributed to the decline in ozone-depleting chemicals, particularly chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons.
• Turkey's European Union Membership Tensions Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed frustration with the prolonged European Union membership process, stating he was 'tired' of waiting. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested an alternative 'partnership' arrangement instead of full EU membership, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
• Twitter's Policy on World Leaders' Tweets Twitter publicly responded to criticisms about its handling of world leaders' social media accounts, specifically regarding Donald Trump's controversial tweets. The platform announced it would not block world leaders from accessing their accounts or remove controversial posts.
• Death of Astronaut John Young Legendary NASA astronaut John Young passed away at 87. A six-time space traveler, Young was the 9th person to walk on the Moon, marking a significant loss for the space exploration community.
• Paul Haggis Sexual Misconduct Allegations Four women accused renowned film director and producer Paul Haggis (known for films like 'Crash' and 'Million Dollar Baby') of sexual misconduct, including serious allegations of rape. This event is part of the broader 'Weinstein Effect' movement exposing sexual harassment in the entertainment industry.
• US Aid to Palestinian Refugees Under Review A U.S. State Department official announced that the $125 million payment to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) for Palestinian refugees was under review. The payment, originally scheduled for January 1, 2018, was potentially frozen, with a resolution deadline set for January 15.
• Northern Rakhine State Insurgent Ambush In a violent incident in Northern Rakhine State, ARSA (Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) insurgents launched an ambush against a Burmese military convoy at Turaing using small arms and homemade mines. Three members of Myanmar's security forces were reportedly injured during the attack.
• Luxor Hot Air Balloon Crash A tragic hot air balloon accident occurred in Egypt's Luxor Governorate due to strong winds. The crash resulted in one Australian tourist fatality and twelve other tourists being injured. The Egypt Aviation Authority reported that 20 people were aboard the balloon at the time of the incident.
• Belgium and Netherlands Border Adjustment Belgium and the Netherlands resolved a border jurisdiction issue by exchanging 48 acres of land, with the new border defined by the center of the Meuse River. This diplomatic land swap aimed to clarify police jurisdiction in the region.

Events in 2018

January 05, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 2018

January 05, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 05, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $173.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $87.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.44

Exchange Rates on January 05, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8311 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.985 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.737 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2698 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2405 CAD

January 05, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 5th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 2018 can also be written as 1/5/2018 in the US and as 5/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

Famous people died on January 05, 2018:

• Asghar Khan

  Prominent Pakistani three-star general and influential politician who played a significant role in Pakistan's military and political...

• Karin von Aroldingen

  German ballerina (b. 1941).

• John Watts Young
• Carlo Pedretti
• Marina Ripa di Meana
• Bruno Foucart

Famous people who died in 2018

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January 05, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 2018 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
4. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit

January 05, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 2018 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
4. Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B - MotorSport
5. Eminem Featuring Ed Sheeran - River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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January 05, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 2018 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 January 05, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 10:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 2018.

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Someone born on January 05, 2018 is:

7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 18 days old,

or 380 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2665 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 2018?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 05, 2018.

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