What happened on Tuesday August 17, 2021?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2021:

• Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal On August 17, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden defended the controversial withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan following the Taliban's rapid takeover of the country. The Biden administration faced significant international and domestic criticism for its handling of the withdrawal, which resulted in a chaotic and dangerous evacuation process at Kabul's international airport, with thousands of Afghan civilians and international personnel desperately seeking to leave.
• Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal On August 17, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden defended the controversial withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan following the Taliban's rapid takeover of the country. The Biden administration faced significant international and domestic criticism for its handling of the withdrawal, which resulted in a chaotic and dangerous evacuation process at Kabul's international airport, with thousands of Afghan civilians and international personnel desperately seeking to leave.
• Taliban Declares Amnesty in Afghanistan On August 17, 2021, a Taliban official announced an 'amnesty' across Afghanistan following their nationwide takeover. This strategic declaration aimed to project a more moderate image and reassure the public, particularly potential opponents, that the new regime would not engage in widespread retribution or violent suppression.
• Taliban Declares Amnesty in Afghanistan On August 17, 2021, a Taliban official announced an 'amnesty' across Afghanistan following their nationwide takeover. This strategic declaration aimed to project a more moderate image and reassure the public, particularly potential opponents, that the new regime would not engage in widespread retribution or violent suppression.
• Haiti Earthquake Disaster Worsens On August 17, 2021, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti deepened as the earthquake's death toll continued to rise, with a tropical storm further complicating rescue and relief efforts. The combination of natural disasters severely impacted the country's infrastructure, making it extremely challenging for emergency responders to reach affected areas and provide critical aid to survivors.
• Haiti Earthquake Disaster Worsens On August 17, 2021, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti deepened as the earthquake's death toll continued to rise, with a tropical storm further complicating rescue and relief efforts. The combination of natural disasters severely impacted the country's infrastructure, making it extremely challenging for emergency responders to reach affected areas and provide critical aid to survivors.
• First Colorado River Water Shortage Declared On August 17, 2021, the U.S. federal government declared the first-ever water shortage on the Colorado River, a critical water source for over 40 million people across multiple southwestern states. This unprecedented declaration triggered mandatory water usage cuts, highlighting the severe impacts of ongoing drought conditions and climate change on water resources.
• First Colorado River Water Shortage Declared On August 17, 2021, the U.S. federal government declared the first-ever water shortage on the Colorado River, a critical water source for over 40 million people across multiple southwestern states. This unprecedented declaration triggered mandatory water usage cuts, highlighting the severe impacts of ongoing drought conditions and climate change on water resources.
• COVID-19 Cases Surge in Five States On August 17, 2021, five U.S. states - Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Oregon, and Mississippi - reported record-breaking daily new COVID-19 cases. The surge was primarily attributed to the highly transmissible Delta variant, underscoring the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
• COVID-19 Cases Surge in Five States On August 17, 2021, five U.S. states - Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Oregon, and Mississippi - reported record-breaking daily new COVID-19 cases. The surge was primarily attributed to the highly transmissible Delta variant, underscoring the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
• COVID-19 Booster Shots Imminent On August 17, 2021, the Biden administration prepared to announce recommendations for COVID-19 booster shots for most vaccinated Americans. The anticipated guidance suggested booster shots would be necessary to maintain full protection against the virus, with potential implementation planned for mid to late September.
• COVID-19 Booster Shots Imminent On August 17, 2021, the Biden administration prepared to announce recommendations for COVID-19 booster shots for most vaccinated Americans. The anticipated guidance suggested booster shots would be necessary to maintain full protection against the virus, with potential implementation planned for mid to late September.

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August 17, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 17, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2021 can also be written as 8/17/2021 in the US and as 17/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

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

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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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:19 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2021.

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Someone born on August 17, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 27 days old,

or 195 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1366 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2021.

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