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About August 17th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 17, 2011, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon indicted four members of Hezbollah in connection with the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The indictment accused the individuals of being involved in the planning and execution of the bombing that killed Hariri and 21 others.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 2011 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
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- August 17, 2011: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 17, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 2011?
- August 17, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 2011?
- Back in 2011
August 17, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 2011:
- Lebanon tribunal indicts Hezbollah officials On August 17, 2011, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon indicted four members of Hezbollah in connection with the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The indictment accused the individuals of being involved in the planning and execution of the bombing that killed Hariri and 21 others. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Yemen opposition forms National Council On August 17, 2011, Yemen's opposition groups formed a National Council, uniting various factions in their demand for the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The council aimed to present a unified front in negotiations and to coordinate efforts to end Saleh's rule, which had been marked by months of protests and unrest. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Venezuela nationalizes gold mining industry On August 17, 2011, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced the nationalization of the country's gold mining industry, aiming to increase state control over the sector and boost the nation's gold reserves. The move was part of a broader strategy to assert economic sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign companies. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Murder Charge in Birmingham Riots Aftermath Following the deaths of three men struck by a car during the widespread English riots, a fourth individual was charged with murder in Birmingham.
- Rocket Attack on Afghan Presidential Compound A rocket was launched into the presidential compound in Kabul, targeting the President of Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
- Apple Faces Privacy Lawsuit in South Korea A massive class-action lawsuit involving 25,000 South Koreans was prepared against Apple Inc. over alleged iPhone location data privacy violations.
- Verizon Workers Face Benefits Cut Verizon Communications announced that striking workers who do not return by August 31st will lose their medical and prescription drug benefits, escalating labor tensions.
- Death of Crimean Prime Minister Vasyl Dzharty, the last remaining Prime Minister of Crimea (an autonomous region in Ukraine), died in his office.
- Singapore Presidential Election Candidates Singapore's Presidential Elections Committee approved four candidates for the August 27 election: Tan Cheng Bock, Tan Kin Lian, Tan Jee Say, and Tan Keng Yam.
- Sexual Assault Cases Against Miami Archdiocese Three sexual assault cases were filed against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, adding to ongoing controversies surrounding institutional misconduct.
- Toronto Imam Charged with Sexual Assaults A Toronto Imam was charged with multiple sexual assaults and death threats against five victims over a three-year period.
- Polish Rail Network Strike Workers at Przewozy Regionalne's passenger rail network initiated a strike, disrupting transportation services across Poland.
- Liberty Media Loses Interest in Barnes & Noble According to the Financial Times, Liberty Media is reconsidering its potential purchase of Barnes & Noble due to financial constraints.
August 17, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 17, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 17, 2011:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.29
- Apple AAPL: opens at $382.31
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.25
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.30
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $171.57
Exchange Rates on August 17, 2011:
- 1 USD = 76.59 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.98 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.7896 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3879 CNY
- 1 EUR = 110.49 JPY
August 17, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Blackpool - Derby : 0 - 1
- Cardiff - Brighton : 1 - 3
- Leicester - Bristol City : 1 - 2
- Millwall - Peterboro : 2 - 2
What day of the week was August 17, 2011?
August 17, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 2011 can also be written as 8/17/2011 in the US and as 17/8/2011 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 2011:
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August 17, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
- Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
- Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
- Pitbull - Give Me Everything
- Bad Meets Evil - Lighters
August 17, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
- Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
- Miguel - Sure Thing
- Lil Wayne - How To Love
- Chris Brown - She Ain't You
August 17, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 2011 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2011 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 August 17, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 10:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.
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How old is someone born on August 17, 2011?
Someone born on August 17, 2011 is:
14 years 11 months old,
or 179 months and 17 days old,
or 780 weeks and 5 days old,
or 5465 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2011?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2011.
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