What happened on Saturday January 06, 2018?

Here's what happened on January 06, 2018:

• Sanchi Oil Tanker Disaster A catastrophic maritime collision between the Iranian oil tanker MV Sanchi and the Chinese cargo ship CF-Crystal off China's east coast resulted in 32 sailors' deaths. The oil tanker, carrying 136,000 tonnes of cargo, was ignited during the collision, creating a significant environmental and human tragedy.
• Iranian Protests and Global Solidarity Demonstrations Thousands of Iranian government supporters demonstrated for the fourth consecutive day within Iran. Simultaneously, hundreds of Iranian expatriates held solidarity rallies in major international cities including Washington D.C., Stockholm, London, Paris, and Berlin, calling for governmental change.
• Kashmir Militant Attack on Indian Police Four Indian Reserve policemen were killed in an IED explosion while patrolling a marketplace in Sopore, northwestern India. The Jaish-e-Mohammed militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, continuing the long-standing Kashmir conflict.
• Saudi Royal Family Crackdown on Dissent Saudi authorities arrested 11 princes in Riyadh for protesting against the country's austerity policies, signaling a significant internal power struggle and suppression of royal family dissent.
• U.S.-Cuba Diplomatic Tension Resolution U.S. Senator Jeff Flake informed Cuban officials that no evidence supports claims of sonic attacks against U.S. diplomats in Havana, potentially easing recent diplomatic tensions.
• Germany-Turkey Diplomatic Reconciliation German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu met to discuss improving bilateral relations, attempting to mend tensions between the two countries.
• Venezuela Economic Crisis Relief Attempt Hundreds of Venezuelans gathered to take advantage of government-mandated price reductions, reflecting the ongoing economic challenges and potential relief efforts in the country.
• Casamance Conflict Escalation Thirteen people were killed by gunmen near Ziguinchor, Senegal, in an ongoing regional conflict highlighting the persistent instability in the Casamance region.

Events in 2018

January 06, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 2018

January 06, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2018:

• 1 USD = 1.2699 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2405 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9746 CHF
• 1 USD = 19.173 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.5241 AUD

January 06, 2018 was a Saturday and it was the 6th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2018 can also be written as 1/6/2018 in the US and as 6/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

Famous people died on January 06, 2018:

• Dave Toschi

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 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 06, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 6th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 11:09 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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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 2018

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Someone born on January 06, 2018 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 7 days old,

or 383 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2684 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 2018?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 06, 2018.

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