Friday August 17, 2018: on this day
August 17, 2018 was the 229th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 17, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 2018, who was born and died on August 17, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 2018?
- August 17, 2018: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 2018?
- August 17, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 2018?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2018?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 2018?
What day of the week was August 17, 2018?
August 17, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 2018 can also be written as 8/17/2018 in the US and as 17/8/2018 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 2018: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 2018:
- 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- Incidents and accidents involving commercial aircraft: a boeing 737 crashes off a runway at ninoy aquino international airport in the philippines while landing in a downpour. the aircraft is badly damaged, with one engine and some landing gear missing. however, everyone aboard is unharmed.
- A boeing 737 lands in a downpour and skids off a runway at ninoy aquino international airport (philippines). the aircraft is badly damaged, with one engine and some landing gear missing. however, all aboard were uninjured.
- United states foreign policy, middle east, syrian civil war. the u.s. department of state announced that it will divert approximately us$230 million in stabilization funds to syria to "other key foreign policies priorities." james jeffrey, career ambassador, is named "special representative for syrian engagement".
- A high court in izmir (turkey) rejects andrew brunson's appeal for release.
- Amnesty international has released a report claiming that indonesian police have fatally shot at least 77 suspect petty criminals in the run-up to the 2018 asian games. the authorities insist that lethal force was used against suspects who resist police.
- Pakistani general elections, 2018, imran khan, chairman of the tehreek e-insaf party (pti), is elected prime minister of pakistan.
- Imran khan (chairman of the tehreek-e-insaf) party is elected prime minister of pakistan.
August 17, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 17, 2018:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.34
- Apple AAPL: opens at $213.44
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.36
- General Electric GE: opens at $12.26
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.79
Exchange Rates on August 17, 2018:
- 1 USD = 0.8733 EUR
- 1 USD = 110.49 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7845 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3659 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.306 CAD
August 17, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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August 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 2018 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 11:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.
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Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
- Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
- Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
- Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Belinda Carlisle
American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
- Yû Aoi
Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Austin Butler
Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Brady Corbet
Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
- Helen McCrory
British actress (b. 1968).
- Julian Fellowes
English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 5 years 8 months old,
or 68 months and 8 days old,
or 296 weeks and 6 days old,
or 2078 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 2018.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2018?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2018?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2018.
August 17, 2018: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 2018:
- Bob Bass
- Milli Martinelli
- Leonard Boswell
- Claudio Lolli
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
- Billy Murray
Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
- Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Vivian Vance
Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
- Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
- Richard Barthelmess
Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 2018:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 17, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 17, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 2018?
On August 17, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2018?
On August 17, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 2018?
On August 17, 2018 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 2018?
2018 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
- Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.
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What was the calendar for August 2018?
August 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.