Wednesday February 08, 2017: on this day

February 08, 2017 was the 39th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 08, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 08, 2017, who was born and died on February 08, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert), movies (e.g. Logan, directed by James Mangold), TV series (e.g. White Rabbit Project) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 2017?


February 08, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2017 can also be written as 2/8/2017 in the US and as 8/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2017:

  • War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
  • Mikhail tolstykh (commander of donetsk people's republic), better known as his nom de guerre "givi", was killed in a bomb blast at makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials from the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
  • Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: six afghan red cross workers are killed by isil militants in northern jowzjan province. two other red cross workers were reportedly taken hostage.
  • Six afghan red cross workers were shot to death by suspected isil militants in northern jowzjan province. two red cross workers were also reportedly taken hostage.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present). unknown gunmen stormed a bosaso hotel, killing at least four guards as well as two militants. the perpetrators of the attack are not known. officials blame al-shabaab for the attack, but the group denies any involvement.
  • Bosaso was attacked by unknown gunmen, leaving behind at least four security guards and two militants. the perpetrators of the attack are not known. officials blame al-shabaab for the attack, but the group denies any involvement.
  • Syrian civil war: syrian rebels with support from the turkish armed forces advance on al-bab, which is held by isil, and capture the outskirts.
  • With the support of the turkish armed forces (turkish armed forces), syrian rebels advance on al-bab, which is held by isil, and capture the outskirts.
  • Yemen reconsiders its authorization to the united states for special operations ground missions against suspected terrorist organizations. this is in response to the civilian deaths that occurred during the january 29th raid. reports in the past indicated that permission was suspended. (the new york times). (the new york times).2
  • The hebrew university of jerusalem announced the discovery of another cave that once housed the dead sea scrolls.
  • The u.s. district court for the district of columbia has blocked anthem inc.'s $54 billion merger proposal with cigna, a health insurance company. this would have increased competition and likely raised prices.
  • After a fire destroyed a densely populated area of manila, the philippines capital manila, more than 10,000 people are left homeless.
  • 2016-17 turkish purges. more than 4,400 turkish public servants were fired by the turkish government in the latest purge after a failed coup attempt last january.
  • In the latest purge in turkey's government, more than 4,400 public employees are fired. this follows a failed coup attempt last january.
  • The government of prime minister sorin grindeanu of romania survives a motion of no confidence over the proposed decriminalisation for certain corruption offenses. 161 mps voted in favor of this motion, short of the required 232 votes to allow it to pass.
  • The constitutional court also rejected the two pleas of president iohannis and the supreme council of the magistracy. these claimed an institution conflict between the parliament and the government. this surprise surprised both the psd-led cabinet critics and the protesters. it rejected the ombudsman's final appeal for inadmissibility the next day.
  • Somalia's presidential election 2017, 2017: somalia's politicians gather at aden adde international airport, mogadishu, to elect a president. current president hassan sheikh mohamud is running for a second term. (the guardian). former prime minister mohamed abdullahi mohamed was elected president in a surprising result.
  • Somalia's politicians gather in a high-security area at aden adde international airport, mogadishu, to elect a president for the country. current president hassan sheikh mohamud is running for a second term.
  • Surprise result: former prime minister mohamed abdullahi mohamed was elected president.
  • Cabinet of donald trump. the united states senate confirms jeff sessions' nomination as united states attorney general in a 52-47 vote.
  • In a 52-47 vote, the united states senate confirms jeff sessions' nomination as united states attorney general.
  • New evidence supports the existence of an intermediate mass black hole and 47 tucanae
  • An announcement of strong evidence supports the existence a intermediate-mass blackhole is made.

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February 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $131.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.57
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $177.50

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9345 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.841 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7976 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3088 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3141 CAD

February 08, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Milan : 0 - 1
  • Crotone - Juventus : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Angers - Rennes : 0 - 0
  • Lorient - Toulouse : 1 - 1
  • Lyon - Nancy : 4 - 0
  • Marseille - Guingamp : 2 - 0
  • Metz - Dijon : 2 - 1
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February 08, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 08, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:06 pm and setting at 05:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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Who was born on February 08, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 1 month old,

or 85 months and 21 days old,

or 372 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2606 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2017?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 08, 2017.

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February 08, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 2017:

  • Alan Simpson

    British comedy scriptwriter.

  • Peter Mansfield

    Contributed to the development of MRI technology for medical imaging.

  • Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

    British socialite and journalist known for her columns and TV appearances.

  • Rina Matsuno

    Japanese idol singer (b. 1998)[398].

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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February 08, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 2017:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2017:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 08, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad And Boujee
  2. - Shape Of You
  3. - Closer
  4. - Bad Things
  5. - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

February 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 08, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad And Boujee
  2. - Bad Things
  3. - Black Beatles
  4. - Starboy
  5. - Fake Love

February 08, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2017 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 08, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Despacito
  3. - El Amante
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - Safari

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February 08, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Logan

Logan

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

February 08, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

Doubt

Doubt

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

February 08, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

1984 by George Orwell

1984

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NOW, A NEW BROADWAY PLAY STARRING OLIVIA WILDE AND TOM STURRIDGE. 1984 was George Orwell’s terrifying prophecy about our future. It was written in 1948. While 1984 is over, his dystopian vision for a government that will control the narrative …

The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

The Room Mate

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My best friend's younger brother was wearing braces when I last saw him. Cannon, however, shows up in my spare bedroom to crash. This gives me a quick reality check.

Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED BY THE TIMES "6 BOOKS to HELP UNDERSTAND Trump's WIN" AND SOON A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED RON HOWARD "You won't read a more important American book this year. "--The

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

Billionaire Unknown by J.S. Scott

Billionaire Unknown

By:

Billionaire Unknown Blake Harper My life was perfect. My career was booming. I was a frequent traveler. I traveled.

February 08, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on February 08, 2017?

On February 08, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 2017?

On February 08, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2017?

On February 08, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for February 2017?

February 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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