Sunday July 17, 2016: on this day

July 17, 2016 was the 199th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 17, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 17, 2016, who was born and died on July 17, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Snowden, directed by Oliver Stone), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 2016?


July 17, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 199th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2016 can also be written as 7/17/2016 in the US and as 17/7/2016 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 2016:

  • An armed group has seized control over the yerevan police headquarters in erebuni district, armenia. at least one person has been reported killed and several others taken hostage. according to armenia's national security service, the gunmen want jirair sefilian released.
  • Syrian civil war: syrian government forces capture the main road to aleppo, which is controlled by rebels.
  • The main road to aleppo, controlled by rebels, is captured by the syrian government forces
  • Second libyan civil war: un-backed negotiations are ongoing in tunis about the future of libya. these talks include discussions about forming a unified army for the government of national accord.
  • Un-backed negotiations are currently underway in tunis about libya's future, including discussions regarding the formation of a unified army for the government of national accord.
  • Protesters in pakistan protest the killing of qandel baloch, an internet celebrity.
  • Malcolm turnbull, the prime minister of australia, stated that australia would allow trading with the united kingdom under a post-eu trade agreement.
  • Local officials reported that eight people died when an elevator fell 18 stories from an apartment building under construction in longkou, shandong province in eastern china.
  • Five people were reported to have been killed in a helicopter crash at breighton aerodrome, united kingdom.
  • 2016: baton rouge police department officers killed in shooting. at least 3 officers from baton rouge police department are killed and many others are injured by a gunman at baton rouge, louisiana.
  • Three baton rouge police department officers have been shot to death and several other officers were wounded in an attack by a gunman from baton rouge, louisiana.
  • Two dozen protestors gathered at hoan kiem lake, central hanoi, to support the permanent court of arbitration's south china sea ruling and oppose china's rejection of it. the no-u protest was effectively thwarted by this preemptive measure.
  • Two dozen protestors gathered at hoan kiem lake, central hanoi, to support the permanent court of arbitration’s south china sea decision and to oppose china's rejection of it were bused away by vietnamese police the no-u protest was effectively thwarted by this preemptive measure.
  • 2016 presidential election in sao tome & principe: the vote is open in sao tome & principe, with evaristo carvalho, the former prime minister, elected in the first round.
  • Sao tome & principe voters go to the polls for a presidential vote with evaristo carvalho, the former prime minister, elected in the first round.
  • Al wefaq is the main shia opposition group in bahrain. the bahrain high civil court in manama disbands it. it accuses it of encouraging violence and terrorism on the sunni-led island nation. the bahraini court had previously suspended the group for three months last month.
  • 2016 open championship: henrik stenson, a golfer, wins the 2016 open championship. he defeated phil mickelson in a close match at the royal troon golf club. stenson's score of 264 is 20 under par and is the lowest total strokes ever recorded in any major championship. it also ties jason day's performance last year at the pga championship for the lowest relative score at majors. this is stenson's first major championship victory.
  • After a close battle in the final round of the royal troon golf club, scotland, henrik stenson won the 2016 open championship. he defeated phil mickelson. stenson's score of 264 is 20 under par and is the lowest total strokes ever recorded in any major championship. it also ties jason day at last year's pga championship as the lowest score relative to par at a major. this is stenson's first major championship victory.

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July 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9039 EUR
  • 1 USD = 105.536 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7556 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3163 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2941 CAD
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July 17, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 2016.

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Who was born on July 17, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

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

  • Phyllis Diller
    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

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

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

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

  • Donald Sutherland
    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
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

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

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July 17, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 7 days old,

or 405 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2838 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2016?

There are 84 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 17, 2016.

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July 17, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 2016:

  • Wendell Anderson

    Wendell Anderson was an American politician who served as the 33rd Governor of Minnesota.

  • Harry Wade
  • Eliakim Araújo

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

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

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    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.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

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

  • Dorothia Dix

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

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July 17, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 2016:

  • 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
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July 17, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 17, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  3. - Don't Let Me Down
  4. - Panda
  5. - This Is What You Came For

July 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 17, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Needed Me
  4. - Don't Mind
  5. - Controlla

July 17, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 17, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Bobo
  3. - Duele El Corazon
  4. - El Perdedor
  5. - La Bicicleta

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July 17, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Snowden

Snowden

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto

Country: United States of America

Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Justin Lin

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana

Country: United States of America

Batman: The Killing Joke

Batman: The Killing Joke

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Sam Liu

Starring: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise

Country: United States of America

Money Monster

Money Monster

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Jodie Foster

Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, Dominic West

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

July 17, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Riverdale

Riverdale

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

July 17, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

By:

Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

End of Watch by Stephen King

End of Watch

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The AT&T Audience Original Series is now available. The thrillingly suspenseful, "smashing," (The New York Times Book Review), final novel in the Bill Hodges Trilogy by the #1 New York Times bestseller author of Mr.

The Trial by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The Trial

By:

"I'm not under arrest. San Francisco is. Kingfisher, an accused murderer, is about to be tried for his life. Or is he? He has paralyzed the entire city by unleashing unpredicted violence on the jurors, police, and lawyers involved in …

Crisis of Character by Gary J. Byrne

Crisis of Character

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This #1 New York Times Bestseller is written by Gary Byrne. He was a former secret service officer who was stationed directly outside the White House. While protecting the First Family, he documented what he saw about Hillary Clinton's character, …

The BFG by Roald Dahl

The BFG

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The bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda! The BFG is not your average bone-crunching giant. He is too sweet and jumbly. Sophie is lucky he is.

July 17, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on July 17, 2016?

On July 17, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 2016?

On July 17, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 2016?

On July 17, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for July 2016?

July 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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