What happened on Wednesday October 11, 2017?

Here's what happened on October 11, 2017:

• Northern California Wildfires The devastating Northern California wildfires resulted in 23 confirmed deaths and 285 people reported missing. The property damage was extensive, affecting over 3,500 houses and businesses, making it one of the most destructive wildfire events in California's history.
• Boy Scouts of America Membership Policy Change The Boy Scouts of America announced a groundbreaking policy change, allowing girls to join Cub Scouts as full members starting in 2018. Additionally, young women would be permitted to join the Boy Scouts and begin earning the prestigious Eagle Scout rank in 2019.
• Rescue of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Pakistani troops successfully rescued Joshua Boyle, Caitlan Coleman, and their three children, who had been held captive by the Taliban since 2012. This dramatic rescue highlighted international efforts to combat terrorism and protect civilians.
• Death of Sally Jones, ISIL Recruiter The Sun reported that Sally Jones, a British-born ISIL recruiter and activist, was killed by a U.S. drone strike in June while fleeing Raqqa, Syria, along with her 12-year-old son. Her death marked a significant blow to ISIL's recruitment efforts.
• SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying an Airbus-built communications satellite. This launch marked the third time a Falcon 9's first stage was reused, demonstrating advances in rocket technology and space exploration.
• Discovery of Ring System Around Dwarf Planet Haumea Nature published research from the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia revealing the discovery of a ring system around Haumea, a trans-Neptunian dwarf planet. This finding expanded scientific understanding of planetary formations in our solar system.
• Syrian Civil War: Suicide Bombing in Damascus Three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in Damascus, killing two police officers and injuring six more. This attack was part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War, highlighting the continued violence in the region.
• Cybersecurity Breach of Defense Contractor A hacker successfully infiltrated a defense contractor's network and stole non-classified information about Australia's Joint Strike Fighter program and other military hardware, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• General Pulaski Memorial Day Proclamation President Donald J. Trump proclaimed October 11, 2017, as the 88th anniversary of General Pulaski Memorial Day, recognizing General Casimir Pulaski's heroic contributions to the American Revolutionary War and his selfless devotion to the American cause.
• Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption The Shinmoedake volcano at Mount Kirishima erupted for the first time in six years, marking a significant geological event in Japan. The eruption drew attention to the region's volcanic activity and potential natural hazards.

Events in 2017

October 11, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 2017

October 11, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 11, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.16
• Apple AAPL: opens at $155.97
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $76.36
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.40

Exchange Rates on October 11, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8427 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.486 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.756 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2828 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2455 CAD

October 11, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 284th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 2017 can also be written as 10/11/2017 in the US and as 11/10/2017 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 2017 in October 2017 calendar

Famous people died on October 11, 2017:

• Clifford Husbands

  Barbadian politician (b. 1926).

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on October 11th

October 11, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do
4. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
5. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito

October 11, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
4. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
5. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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October 11, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 October 11, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 02:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 2017

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Someone born on October 11, 2017 is:

7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 14 days old,

or 402 weeks

or 2814 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 11, 2017?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 11, 2017.

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