Saturday August 17, 2024: on this day
About August 17th, 2024, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 17th, 2024 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
More about August 17th, 2024? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 2024.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 2024?
- August 17, 2024: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 2024: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 2024?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 2024?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2024?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 2024?
- Back in 2024
What day of the week was August 17, 2024?
August 17, 2024 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 2024 can also be written as 8/17/2024 in the US and as 17/8/2024 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 2024: 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, 2024: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2024 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 2024 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 2024: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 2024 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2024 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, 2024 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 04:20 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 2024 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 2024.
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How old is someone born on August 17, 2024?
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2024?
There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2024?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2024.
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Who was the US President on August 17, 2024?
On August 17, 2024 the US President was Joe Biden (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 2024?
On August 17, 2024 the UK Prime Minister was Rishi Sunak (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 2024?
On August 17, 2024 the Pope was Francis.
Back in 2024
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 2024?
2024 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Two aircraft collide on a runway at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, killing 5 and injuring 15.
- At least 91 people are killed in bombings in Kerman, Iran, during a ceremony commemorating the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani 4 years ago.
- A 7.5 M earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan, killing at least 24 people and injuring 80+ others.
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What was the calendar for August 2024?
August 2024 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.