What happened on Thursday June 08, 2017?

Here's what happened on June 08, 2017:

• Comey Testifies on Russian Election Interference Former FBI Director James Comey appeared before the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, alleging that President Trump fired him due to the FBI's investigation into potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian election interference.
• UK General Election The United Kingdom held a pivotal general election with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn challenging incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May. Polls suggested a close race, with significant implications for the country's political landscape.
• US Military Action in Syria The United States conducted its third military strike in Syria's Al-Tanf area, targeting government and allied forces. Two of three technical vehicles were hit within 24 miles of the U.S. Coalition's At Tanf base in Southern Syria, demonstrating ongoing military engagement in the region.
• Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia Al-Shabaab militants launched a devastating attack on a Puntland military base, resulting in the deadliest assault in recent Somali history. At least 70 people were killed during the intense battle with Somalia's military, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• North Korean Missile Test North Korea conducted a series of missile tests, believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. The test occurred immediately after South Korea suspended further deployments of the THAAD antimissile system, escalating regional tensions.
• House Passes Dodd-Frank Regulation Bill The United States House of Representatives passed a bill to end Dodd-Frank financial regulations. The bill was expected to face challenges in the Senate, potentially signaling significant changes in financial oversight.
• Press Freedom Incident Resolution Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte apologized to journalist Ben Jacobs for the May 24th physical assault and donated US$50,000 to The Committee to Protect Journalists, addressing a significant press freedom violation.
• UN Ocean Conference Plastic Pollution Pledge Delegates from major ocean-polluting countries including China, Indonesia, and the Philippines committed to reducing plastic pollution during the United Nations Ocean Conference, signaling a global effort to address environmental challenges.
• South African Wildfires Emergency Severe wildfires in South Africa's Garden Route led to the evacuation of approximately 10,000 people from Knysna Local Municipality. The fires destroyed 150 homes and were linked to the worst storm in 30 years, which had already claimed at least 8 lives in Cape Town.

Events in 2017

June 08, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 2017

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

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $155.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.00

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8924 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7807 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3264 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3512 CAD

June 08, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2017 can also be written as 6/8/2017 in the US and as 8/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
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. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2017

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Someone born on June 08, 2017 is:

7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 6 days old,

or 413 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2897 days old,

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

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

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