Friday February 17, 2017: on this day

February 17, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2017 can also be written as 2/17/2017 in the US and as 17/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on February 17, 2017:

• Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
• After failing to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria), seven suicide bombers blew themselves up.
• War in north-west pakistan
• The pakistan army claimed that it has killed over 100 terrorists in a response to the attack on the shrine of lal shahbaz qalandar yesterday, which resulted in the deaths of 88 people.
• Mark zuckerberg releases a new mission statement on facebook. it includes the development of artificial intelligence that can identify tragic events like suicides before they happen.
• Unilever, a british-dutch company that makes consumer goods in the uk, rejects kraft heinz's offer to buy it. the deal was rejected because of its financial and strategic merit. kraft remains interested in reaching an agreement. it has until march 17th to submit a final bid as per uk takeover rules.
• Cyclone dineo causes the destruction of twenty-thousand mozambique homes and kills seven people.
• Flash flood warnings are issued for most of southern and central california due to severe storms. they can cause damage to power lines and trees, and delay over 300 flights from los angeles international airport. the largest el ninos of 1997-98, 2009-10.
• Pennsylvania authorities discover the seoul virus in a contained scientific breeding facility for rats.
• European migration crisis: nearly 500 african migrants are swarming the border with spain from morocco.
• The fraud trial against princess cristina of spain has been acquitted, but her husband is convicted.
• Vitaliano aguirre ii, philippine justice secretary, has charged leila de lima, senator and critic for the philippine drug war with alleged drug-related offenses.
• Donald trump's political appointments: the u.s. senate voted 52 to 46 in favor of scott pruitt, the attorney general of oklahoma, as administrator of the environmental protection agency. republican susan collins opposed pruitt's nomination. democrats heidi heitkamp, joe manchin, and joe manchin supported pruitt. pruitt has been described by many as a climate denier who has criticized the agency he currently leads.
• The u.s. senate voted 52 to 46 in favor of scott pruitt, attorney general of oklahoma. pruitt was then confirmed as administrator of the environmental protection agency. republican susan collins opposed pruitt's nomination. democrats heidi heitkamp, joe manchin, and joe manchin supported pruitt. pruitt has been described by some as a climate denier who has criticized the agency he currently leads.
• Zealandia is closer to being recognised as a continent. (bbc),

February 17, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.41
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.25

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9417 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.836 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8059 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3023 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3091 CAD

February 17, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Palermo : 4 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Westerlo - Club Brugge : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Leverkusen : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
• Heidenheim - Stuttgart : 1 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Sandhausen : 3 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 2017 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 February 17, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

• Vicente Fernández

  Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

• Paris Hilton

  American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

• Brenda Fricker

  An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

• Michael Jordan

  American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

• Michael Bay

  Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

• Raffi Ahmad

  Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  American actor.

• Rene Russo

  Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

• Denise Richards

  Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

• Chord Overstreet

  Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 8 days old,

or 374 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2624 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 2017?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 17, 2017.

Famous people died on February 17, 2017:

• Nicholaos Kounelis

  Italian artist known for his innovative sculptures and installations.

• Michael Novak

  American roman catholic theologian (b. 1933).

• Robert H. Michel

  American soldier and politician (d. 2017).

• Alan Aldridge
• Salomon Resnik
• Nicole Bass
• Tore Eriksson
• Mario Fondelli
• Warren Frost
• Tomislav Ivančić
• Kim Ji-young
• Sione Lauaki
• Tom Regan
• Ennio Poleggi

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

• Kathryn Grayson

  American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

• Donald Wolfit

  British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

• Richard Briers

  British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

• Dorothy Gibson

  American singer and actress (d. 1946).

• Nita Naldi

  Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

• Erik Rhodes

  American porn actor (d. 2012).

• Verree Teasdale

  Actress (skyscraper souls).

• Paul Stewart

  Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

• Molière Jourdain

  French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

• Yaacov Agnon

  Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

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Holidays on February 17, 2017:

• Random Acts of Kindness Day.
• Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
• Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 2017:

• Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 2017:

• Saint Evermodus
• Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
• Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
• Saint Silvinus

February 17, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 17, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

February 17, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 17, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Drake - Fake Love
5. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles

February 17, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 17, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
3. Nicky Jam - El Amante
4. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
5. Zion & Lennox Featuring J Balvin - Otra Vez