What happened on Wednesday January 17, 2018?

Here's what happened on January 17, 2018:

• Two Koreas to March Together at 2018 Winter Olympics The South Korean Ministry of Unification announced that North and South Korea would march together under the Korean Unification Flag at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, symbolizing a potential diplomatic breakthrough in inter-Korean relations.
• Boko Haram Suicide Bombing in Maiduguri On January 17, 2018, suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers conducted a devastating attack in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others. This incident further demonstrated the persistent terrorist threat in the region.
• Investigation into Rappler in Philippines Following the revocation of Rappler's license by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines launched an investigation into the news organization, raising concerns about press freedom in the country.
• Foreign Nationals Kidnapped in Nigeria On January 17, 2018, unknown gunmen kidnapped two Americans and two Canadians in Kaduna State, Nigeria. During the incident, two police officers were killed while attempting to engage the abductors, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Memorial Human Rights Office Attacked in Ingushetia On January 17, 2018, arsonists targeted the Memorial office, a renowned Russian human rights organization, in Nazran, Ingushetia. This attack underscores the ongoing challenges and risks faced by human rights organizations in the North Caucasus region.
• Trump Shares 'Fake News Awards' President Donald Trump tweeted a link to the Republican National Committee's 'Fake News Awards', highlighting ten news stories and tweets he considered misreported, further escalating his ongoing conflict with mainstream media.
• Bayeux Tapestry to be Displayed in UK French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to loan the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom, marking the first time in 950 years that the artifact depicting the Norman conquest will be displayed outside France. The loan is subject to passing preservation tests and is expected to occur after 2020.
• US Visa Policy Changes The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ended the eligibility of citizens from Belize, Haiti, and Samoa to apply for H-2A and H-2B temporary work visas, signaling a significant change in the country's immigration policy.
• Zimbabwean Politician Killed in Helicopter Crash On January 17, 2018, a Sapphire Aviation Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter crashed near Raton, New Mexico, resulting in the death of Roy Bennett, a prominent Zimbabwean politician. The crash highlighted the potential risks faced by political figures during air travel.

Events in 2018

January 17, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 17, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 17, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $176.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $89.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $168.01

Exchange Rates on January 17, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8216 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.348 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7242 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.257 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2453 CAD

January 17, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2018 can also be written as 1/17/2018 in the US and as 17/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

Famous people died on January 17, 2018:

• Valentino Vago
• Augusto Polo Campos

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2018 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
2. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
3. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
4. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit

January 17, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2018 was Finesse by Bruno Mars & Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
4. Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B - MotorSport
5. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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January 17, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 2018 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 06:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 2018

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Someone born on January 17, 2018 is:

7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 6 days old,

or 379 weeks

or 2653 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 17, 2018.

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