What happened on Friday January 17, 2020?

About January 17th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Prime Minister Tom Thabane of Lesotho announced his impending resignation after an arrest warrant was issued for his current wife, Maesiah Thabane, in connection with the 2017 murder of his previous wife, Lipolelo Thabane. The scandal reveals complex personal and political tensions.
  • Day of the week: January 17th, 2020 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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January 17, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 2020:

  • Lesotho PM Announces Resignation Amid Murder Investigation Prime Minister Tom Thabane of Lesotho announced his impending resignation after an arrest warrant was issued for his current wife, Maesiah Thabane, in connection with the 2017 murder of his previous wife, Lipolelo Thabane. The scandal reveals complex personal and political tensions.
  • Lesotho PM Announces Resignation Amid Murder Investigation Prime Minister Tom Thabane of Lesotho announced his impending resignation after an arrest warrant was issued for his current wife, Maesiah Thabane, in connection with the 2017 murder of his previous wife, Lipolelo Thabane. The scandal reveals complex personal and political tensions.
  • Deadly Protest Crackdown in Baghdad Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters at Sinak bridge in central Baghdad, resulting in at least two fatalities and dozens of injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violent suppression of public demonstrations in Iraq.
  • Deadly Protest Crackdown in Baghdad Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters at Sinak bridge in central Baghdad, resulting in at least two fatalities and dozens of injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violent suppression of public demonstrations in Iraq.
  • Samherji Exits Namibia Over Bribery Scandal Icelandic fishing company Samherji announced its withdrawal from Namibian operations following a significant bribery scandal, which exposed systemic corruption in the country's fishing industry and international business practices.
  • Samherji Exits Namibia Over Bribery Scandal Icelandic fishing company Samherji announced its withdrawal from Namibian operations following a significant bribery scandal, which exposed systemic corruption in the country's fishing industry and international business practices.
  • Death Sentence for Doctor's Murder in Beijing A man was sentenced to death in China for murdering a doctor in Beijing on New Year's Eve, reflecting the country's strict judicial approach to violent crimes against medical professionals.
  • Death Sentence for Doctor's Murder in Beijing A man was sentenced to death in China for murdering a doctor in Beijing on New Year's Eve, reflecting the country's strict judicial approach to violent crimes against medical professionals.
  • Fatal Avalanche at Squaw Valley Ski Resort A tragic avalanche at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort in northern California resulted in one fatality and a serious injury, underscoring the inherent risks of winter mountain sports and the unpredictability of natural terrain.
  • Fatal Avalanche at Squaw Valley Ski Resort A tragic avalanche at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort in northern California resulted in one fatality and a serious injury, underscoring the inherent risks of winter mountain sports and the unpredictability of natural terrain.

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January 17, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 17, 2020?


January 17, 2020 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2020 can also be written as 1/17/2020 in the US and as 17/1/2020 in UK and Europe.

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January 17, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 2020:

  • Emanuele Severino
  • Pietro Anastasi
  • Terence Hallinan
  • Juan Carlos Saravia

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January 17, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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January 17, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 17, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 2020 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 2020 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, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 12:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 10, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 2020.

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How old is someone born on January 17, 2020?


Someone born on January 17, 2020 is:

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