Wednesday January 17, 2018: on this day

January 17, 2018 was the 17th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 2018, who was born and died on January 17, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 2018, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Breathe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 2018?


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

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January 17, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 2018:

  • Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • Boko haram insurgency. suspected boko haram suicide bombers inflict 48 injuries and kill 12 people in maiduguri (nigeria).
  • In maiduguri (nigeria), 12 suicide bombers suspected by boko haram were killed and 48 more were injured.
  • Insurgency in north caucasus: in nazran (ingushetia), arsonists set ablaze the memorial office, a russian human right organization.
  • Arsonists set ablaze memorial, a russian human right organization, in nazran, ingushetia.
  • France-united kingdom relations. the bayeux tapestry depicts the norman conquest in england. after president emmanuel macron of france agreed to lend it out, the tapestry will be displayed for the first times in the united kingdom in 950 years. the loan will be granted subject to passing the tests. it is expected that it will take place after 2020.
  • After french president emmanuel macron granted a loan, the bayeux tapestry which depicts the norman conquest in england will be displayed for the first-time in the united kingdom. the loan will be granted subject to passing the tests. it is expected that it will take place after 2020.
  • 2018 sapphire aviation bell uh-1h iroquois helicopter crash: a helicopter crashed near raton in new mexico killing roy bennett, a zimbabwean politician.
  • Roy bennett, a zimbabwean politician, is killed in a helicopter accident near raton, new mexico.
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: the south korean ministry of unification announced that north korea as well as south korea will be marching together under the korean unification flag at the opening ceremony of 2018 winter olympics.
  • South korea's ministry of unification announced that north korea and south korea would march under the korean unification flag at the opening ceremony of 2018 winter olympics.
  • United states visa policy: citizens of belize, haiti and samoa are no longer eligible to apply for h-2a or h-2b visas for temporarily work.
  • The u.s. department of homeland security has ended the eligibility of citizens of samoa, haiti, and belize to apply for h-2a visas for temporary employment.
  • Freedom of the press, media of the philippines - following the revocation of rappler’s license by the securities and exchange commission of the philippines, the national bureau of investigation of the philippines opens an investigation into rappler.
  • The national bureau of investigation of the philippines launched an investigation into rappler after rappler's license was revoked by the securities and exchange commission of the philippines.
  • Donald trump tweets a link about the republican national committee's fake news award. he cites ten tweets and stories that he believes were misreported. this link honors the ten ways that president trump "has been getting results thus far".
  • Donald trump tweeted a link to the republican national committee’s fake news awards. he was awarded by ten stories, tweets and tweets he considered misreported. this link honors the ten ways that president trump "has been getting results thus far".

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on January 17, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months and 6 days old,

or 326 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2288 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 2018?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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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January 17, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 2018:

  • Valentino Vago
  • Alberto Duvina
  • Augusto Polo Campos
  • Simon Shelton

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 2018:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 2018: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 2018 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 17, 2018: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 2018 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect
  2. - Havana
  3. - Finesse
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 2018: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 2018 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Finesse
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - No Limit
  4. - MotorSport
  5. - Gucci Gang

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 2018 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 2018: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 2018 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - La Modelo
  4. - Echame La Culpa
  5. - Krippy Kush

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January 17, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

January 17, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Breathe

Breathe

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Andy Serkis

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Black Lightning

Black Lightning

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Alexander Voitinsky

January 17, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2017), by the author of The Da Vinci Code. Bilbao (Spain) Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, religious iconology, visits the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in order to witness a major announcement: the …

Blood Fury by J.R. Ward

Blood Fury

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This sexy paranormal romance novel is set in the worlds of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. J.

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

By:

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen

The Wife Between Us

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New York Times Bestseller Instantly! "A fiendishly clever cat-and mouse thriller" --New York Times Book Review. You won't be able put it down!

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Who was the US President on January 17, 2018?

On January 17, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 2018?

On January 17, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 2018?

On January 17, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 2018?

January 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2018 calendar looked like.

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