What happened on Sunday July 16, 2017?

About July 16th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tensions escalated between India and China over the disputed Doklam region in the Himalayas, with concerns that the geopolitical standoff might extend into winter. Speculation arose about potential diplomatic interventions, including a possible visit by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to Beijing.
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 2017 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

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July 16, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 2017:

  • Doklam Border Dispute Tensions escalated between India and China over the disputed Doklam region in the Himalayas, with concerns that the geopolitical standoff might extend into winter. Speculation arose about potential diplomatic interventions, including a possible visit by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to Beijing.
  • First Female Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker was announced as the first woman to play the Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction television series, replacing Peter Capaldi as the 13th Doctor. This groundbreaking casting decision marked a significant moment in the show's 54-year history, breaking traditional gender barriers in a beloved sci-fi franchise.
  • Polish Judicial Reform Protests Thousands of Poles staged widespread demonstrations in Warsaw and other cities to protest a controversial judicial reform bill. Protesters argued that the legislation would compromise judicial independence and undermine democratic principles, reflecting significant civic engagement and political tension.
  • Arizona Flash Flood Tragedy A devastating flash flood near Payson, Arizona claimed the lives of at least nine people, with one person reported missing. The Gila County Sheriff's Office confirmed the deadly incident, underscoring the unpredictable and destructive power of sudden natural disasters.
  • Deadly Fire in Changshu A catastrophic morning fire in Changshu, Jiangsu province, China resulted in a tragic loss of 22 lives and injured 3 people. The incident highlighted significant concerns about fire safety and emergency response protocols in industrial and residential areas.
  • Republic of the Congo Parliamentary Election Citizens of the Republic of the Congo participated in the first round of elections for members of the National Assembly, representing an important democratic process in the country's political landscape.

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July 16, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 16, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on July 16, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8716 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.568 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7628 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2782 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2645 CAD
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What day of the week was July 16, 2017?


July 16, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 197th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2017 can also be written as 7/16/2017 in the US and as 16/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 2017:

  • Clancy Sigal

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  • George Romero

    American filmmaker (b. 1940).

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July 16, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 16, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

  1. - Despacito youtube
  2. - I'm The One youtube
  3. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  4. - That's What I Like youtube
  5. - Shape Of You youtube

July 16, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

  1. - I'm The One youtube
  2. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  3. - That's What I Like youtube
  4. - Humble. youtube
  5. - Congratulations
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July 16, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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July 16, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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July 16, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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How old is someone born on July 16, 2017?


Someone born on July 16, 2017 is:

7 years 6 months old,

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or 395 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2771 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 2017?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 2017?

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