Friday July 17, 2015: on this day

July 17, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2015 can also be written as 7/17/2015 in the US and as 17/7/2015 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 2015 in July 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on July 17, 2015:

• Boko haram, timeline of the boko haram insurgency. at least 64 people were killed in suicide bombings in nigeria's northeastern towns of damaturu and gombe. (wsj via ap),(local 10) (bbc). the army of nigeria killed at least 30 boko haram suspected fighters while searching for militants in villages near the nigerian border.
• At least 64 people were killed by suicide bombers in multiple explosions in gombe, nigeria's northeastern town.
• As it sought militants in villages near nigeria's border, niger's army found them and killed at least 30 of them.
• Six people have been killed in clashes between egyptian police and supporters of the banned muslim brotherhood.
• 2015 khan bani saad massacre, iraqi civil war (2014 - 2017): more than 100 people are killed in a car bomb at khan bani saad city, mostly shias celebrating eid after ramadan ends. isil claims responsibility.
• Tolikara riot, 12 people were injured, 1 child was killed and many homes and kiosks were set on fire in tolikara regency (papua), indonesia.
• Nigel milsom, an australian artist, wins the 2015 archibald prize. he painted a portrait of charles waterstreet, a barrister who represented milsom during his imprisonment for armed robbery.
• Holy trinity university, puerto princesa in the philippines has been designated as a new research center for ancient palawan man, tabon caves and large sculptures along palawan's coastline.
• Crisis in greece's government debt: the bundestag, germany's lower house, approves greece’s bailout plan 439-119, with 40 abstentions.
• Bundestag, germany's lower house of parliament, approves greece’s bailout plan 439-119, with 40 abstentions.
• 2015 pacific typhoon season: typhoon nangka plows through western honshu, japan's main island, causing at most two deaths and widespread flooding. it also forced the evacuation of over 100,000 people.
• Indonesian volcano eruptions
• Many thousands of indonesians are stuck on eid al-fitr, the last day of ramadan. five airports remain closed due to the eruptions of the gamalama and raung volcanoes.
• After a collapse of a coal mine located in antique, philippines, at least five people have died and three more are missing.
• Two commuter trains collide at johannesburg's booysens station, south africa. this caused more than 250 injuries.
• Ten south african tourists were released by the people's republic of china for distributing terrorist material.
• Ukraine expelled valery shibeko from russia, russia's top diplomat to odessa. he was accused of conducting unnamed activities that were "incompatible" in his diplomatic work.
• Liza maza, an activist for human rights and former filipino congresswoman, and center for women's resources criticised the united states government and philippine governments for not allowing maza to board a july 9, 2015, korean air flight bound for washington, d.c. maza, with a valid u.s visa valid through 2018, was scheduled for a left-wing conference about u.s. activities within the philippines.
• Protests are held and over 200,000 #sandrabland tweets have been posted by social media following the death of sandra bland. sandra bland was an activist against police brutality while being imprisoned in waller county texas. (the new york times).
• Two people were arrested by the pakistan rangers, a paramilitary organization, when they raided the karachi headquarters for the muttahida qaumi movement's (mqm), party. they claimed that the party had been producing hate speech.
• Two people are killed and three more injured in a shooting rampage in maine, u.s.a. a man is arrested in houlton. the suspect is detained in houlton after a manhunt was launched.
• List of world records in athletics: genzebe dibaba, ethiopia, breaks the world record for women running 1,500m (4,900ft) at the herculis international aaf diamond league event in monaco in 3 minutes, 50.08 secs.
• Genzebe dibaba, ethiopia, breaks the world record for women running 1,500m (4,900 feet), at the herculis international aaf diamond league event. it took 50.08 seconds to complete the feat.
• University marine scientists believe that the american revolution may be the origin of a shipwreck found off the north carolina coast on the 12th of july.
• At least 120 people are killed and 130 injured by a suicide bombing in diyala governorate, iraq.

July 17, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $129.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.55
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $170.33

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.923 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.05 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6409 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3549 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.297 CAD

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

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July 17, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

• David Hasselhoff

  David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Mithun Chakraborty

  Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Mélanie Thierry

  French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

• Donald Sutherland

  Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

• Diahann Carroll

  American actress, singer and recording artist.

• Lucie Arnaz

  American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

• Eric Winter

  American actor and model.

• Art Linkletter

  Canadian entertainer.

• James Cagney

  American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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You are 8 years 9 months old,

or 105 months and 2 days old,

or 457 weeks

or 3199 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2015?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 17, 2015.

Famous people died on July 17, 2015:

• Anndee Hochman

  Renowned poet known for her impactful and emotional works.

• Seith Morrison

  Known for his thought-provoking plays.

• Khila Singh

  Noted playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

• Jules Bianchi

  He was a french formula one driver and crashed at the suzuka grand prix in japan on october 5, 2014.

• Calla Winters

  Known for her groundbreaking plays that challenge societal norms.

• Owen Chadwick

  Historical and academic biography of an english rugby player (d. 2015).

• Bill Arnsparger

  American football player and coach (b. 1926).

• John Taylor

  English bishop and theologian (d. 2016).

• Van Miller

  American sportscaster (b. 1927).

• Zaim Kobilica
• Giorgio Barbana

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

• Billie Holiday

  American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

• Elaine Stritch

  American actress with a varied and long career.

• Walter Cronkite

  American broadcaster.

• Geraldine Fitzgerald

  Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

• Anastasia Romanov

  Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

• Dorothia Dix

  Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

• John Coltrane

  American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

• Katheren Graham

  Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

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Holidays on July 17, 2015:

• Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
• Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
• South Korea - Constitution Day
• Feast Day of St Cynllo
• Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
• Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

July 17, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. OMI - Cheerleader
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen

July 17, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
4. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
5. Rihanna - B**** Better Have My Money

July 17, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
3. Plan B - Fanatica Sensual
4. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - El Amor de Su Vida
5. Gente de Zona Featuring Marc Anthony - La Gozadera