What happened on Wednesday August 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2016:

• North Korean Diplomat Defection In a rare and significant diplomatic incident, Thae Yoong-ho, North Korea's deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom, defected to South Korea with his family, potentially providing valuable insights into the North Korean regime.
• Manus Regional Processing Centre Closure Following a landmark ruling by Australia's Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea, the controversial Manus Regional Processing Centre will be closed, marking a significant moment in Australia's immigration and refugee policies.
• Cisco Job Reduction Announcement Technology giant Cisco Systems announced a significant workforce reduction of 5,500 jobs as part of its strategic pivot from traditional hardware networking equipment to cloud-based software solutions, reflecting the ongoing digital transformation in the tech industry.
• Ryan Lochte Olympic Robbery Investigation Brazilian judicial authorities initiated an investigation into U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte's claims of an armed robbery during the Rio Olympics, with Brazilian judge Keyla Blanc ordering police to question Lochte and other involved athletes.
• Counter-Terrorism Raid in Saint Petersburg During a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Federal Security Service (FSB) officers conducted a targeted raid on an apartment block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, neutralizing at least four suspected North Caucasus Islamic militants, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Malaysian Oil Tanker Hijacking The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency reported the hijacking of the oil tanker MT Vier Harmoni off the coast of Malaysia, with the identities of the hijackers remaining unknown, raising maritime security concerns.
• Pope Francis Establishes New Dicastery Pope Francis announced the establishment of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life via a Moto Proprio, appointing Irish-born Bishop Kevin Joseph Farrell as its first Prefect, signaling potential organizational changes in the Catholic Church.
• Airlander 10 Maiden Flight The innovative Hybrid Air Vehicles HAV 304 Airlander 10, a cutting-edge hybrid aircraft, completed its maiden civil flight, potentially marking a new era in aviation technology and transportation.
• Energy Future Holdings Bankruptcy Exit Energy Future Holdings, a major Texas electric utility, sought approval from Delaware bankruptcy courts to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after two years of financial restructuring, signaling potential recovery in the energy sector.
• Caribbean Fantasy Ferry Evacuation A maritime emergency unfolded when the Caribbean Fantasy ferry caught fire off San Juan, Puerto Rico, prompting the successful evacuation of all 511 passengers and crew members, demonstrating effective maritime safety protocols.
• Train Collision in France A serious railway accident occurred in Saint-Aunes, Herault, France, when a passenger train collided with a fallen tree, resulting in eight passengers being severely injured, highlighting infrastructure and safety challenges.

Events in 2016

August 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 2016

August 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.92
• Apple AAPL: opens at $109.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.97

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8851 EUR
• 1 USD = 99.986 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7667 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3053 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2846 CAD

August 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - QPR : 3 - 2
• Cardiff - Blackburn : 2 - 1
• Newcastle - Reading : 4 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Bolton : 1 - 2
• Fleetwood Town - Oxford : 2 - 0

August 17, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2016 can also be written as 8/17/2016 in the US and as 17/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Famous people died on August 17, 2016:

• Arthur Hiller

  Canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1923).

• Víctor Mora

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
3. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
4. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
5. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water

August 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free
5. Kent Jones - Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 2016

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Someone born on August 17, 2016 is:

8 years 9 months old,

or 105 months and 17 days old,

or 458 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3212 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2016?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2016.

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