What happened on Tuesday July 17, 2007?

Here's what happened on July 17, 2007:

• TAM Airlines Flight 3054 Deadly Crash in São Paulo TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 3054, an Airbus A320, tragically overran the runway at Congonhas-São Paulo International Airport during rainy conditions, crashing into a warehouse. The accident resulted in the deaths of all 186 passengers on board and additional casualties on the ground, making it the deadliest aviation accident in Brazilian history.
• Michael Vick Dogfighting Arrest Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and three associates were arrested on federal charges related to operating an illegal dogfighting ring at one of Vick's properties in southeastern Virginia, a scandal that would significantly impact his professional football career.
• Dow Jones Acquisition by News Limited The Dow Jones Company board accepted a $5 billion acquisition offer from Rupert Murdoch's News Limited, a significant media industry transaction that would reshape the global news landscape.
• Toxic Train Derailment in Ukraine A train carrying yellow phosphorus derailed in western Ukraine, releasing a toxic chemical cloud that engulfed several villages. The incident resulted in at least 20 people hospitalized and hundreds of residents forced to evacuate, creating a significant environmental and health emergency.
• Japan Nuclear Power Plant Closure After Earthquake Following the 2007 Chuetsu offshore earthquake, the Japanese government ordered Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to close the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant pending comprehensive safety inspections after the earthquake caused a potential radiation leak.
• Sudan Coup Attempt Controversy The Sudanese government denied United States involvement in a recent coup attempt, contradicting earlier allegations by Nafi Ali Nafi, an assistant to President Omar al-Bashir. Fourteen members of the Umma Reform and Renewal Party were arrested in connection with the alleged coup plot.
• Islamabad Twin Bomb Blasts Twin bomb explosions in Islamabad killed five people near the venue of a rally to be addressed by Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Events in 2007

July 17, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 2007

July 17, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $40.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.66

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2007:

• 1 USD = 122.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0436 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2028 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.562 CNY
• 1 EUR = 168.58 JPY

July 17, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2007 can also be written as 7/17/2007 in the US and as 17/7/2007 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 2007 in July 2007 calendar

Famous people died on July 17, 2007:

• Grant Forsberg

  American actor and businessman (b. 1959).

• Paulo Rogério Amoretty Souza

  Brazilian lawyer and businessman (b. 1945).

• Júlio Redecker

  Brazilian politician (b. 1956).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Rihanna - Umbrella
2. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
3. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar
5. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')

July 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
4. Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

July 17, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
3. Tank - Please Don't Go
4. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
5. Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 2007 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 July 17, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 2007

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Someone born on July 17, 2007 is:

17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 27 days old,

or 930 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6511 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2007?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 17, 2007.

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