What happened on Thursday July 17, 2014?

Here's what happened on July 17, 2014:

• Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, was tragically shot down near the Ukraine-Russia border, resulting in the complete loss of all 298 passengers and crew members. The incident occurred during the ongoing conflict in the Donbass region, marking a significant international tragedy.
• California Death Penalty Ruled Unconstitutional A federal judge declared the death penalty in California unconstitutional, a landmark decision with potential implications for criminal justice reform in the United States.
• Typhoon Rammasun Devastates Philippines Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) caused significant destruction in the Philippines, resulting in at least 38 deaths and eight missing persons. The typhoon subsequently moved towards China and Vietnam, with Quezon province declared in a state of calamity.
• Australia Repeals Carbon Tax The Australian Parliament voted to repeal the carbon tax and its associated emissions trading scheme, marking a significant shift in the country's climate policy and environmental legislation.
• French Train Collision A serious train collision occurred on the Pau-Bayonne railway near Denguin, involving a regional and a high-speed train. At least 25 people were injured in the incident, highlighting transportation safety concerns.

Events in 2014

July 17, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 2014

July 17, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $103.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $95.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.36

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0759 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8975 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2033 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.81 JPY

July 17, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2014 can also be written as 7/17/2014 in the US and as 17/7/2014 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 2014 in July 2014 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 2014:

• Plane MH17

  Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down over eastern Ukraine during...

Famous people born in 2014

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 2014:

• Elaine Stritch

  Legendary Broadway and television actress known for her distinctive gravelly voice and powerful performances.

• Otto Piene

  Otto Piene was a prominent German artist and pioneer of the Zero Group, known for his innovative light art and kinetic sculptures that...

• Willem Witteveen

  Dutch scholar and politician who tragically died in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash in Ukraine in 2014.

• Shuba Jay

  Malaysian actress (b. 1976).

• Henry Hartsfield
• Bruno Sobrero
• Fariha al-Berkawi

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. MAGIC! - Rude
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
5. Sam Smith - Stay With Me

July 17, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. Trey Songz - Na Na

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, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 2014 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 2014 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, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:05 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 2014

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Someone born on July 17, 2014 is:

10 years 9 months old,

or 129 months and 27 days old,

or 564 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3954 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2014?

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, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 17, 2014.

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