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see horoscope and birth chart for June 17, 2008What happened on Tuesday, June 17, 2008?
About June 17th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Severe flooding in southern China was reported on June 17, 2008, affecting millions and causing significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture. The floods prompted emergency responses from the government and humanitarian organizations.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 2008 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Lollipop by Lil Wayne
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- June 17, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 17, 2008?
- June 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 17, 2008?
- Back in 2008
June 17, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 2008:
- Severe floods in southern China Severe flooding in southern China was reported on June 17, 2008, affecting millions and causing significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture. The floods prompted emergency responses from the government and humanitarian organizations. source: reuters.com
- Haditha murders charges dismissed On June 17, 2008, charges against several Marines involved in the Haditha killings were dismissed, a decision that sparked controversy and debate regarding military conduct and accountability in conflict zones. source: nytimes.com
- Execution of serial killer Tsutomu Miyazaki Tsutomu Miyazaki, a notorious serial killer in Japan, was executed on June 17, 2008. His crimes had shocked the nation and raised significant discussions about criminal justice and mental health issues in Japan. source: bbc.com
- Global Refugee Population Increase The UNHCR's annual report revealed that the worldwide refugee population rose from 9.9 million in 2006 to 11.4 million in 2007, highlighting growing global displacement.
- Death of Cyd Charisse American actress and dancer Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea) passed away at age 86 from a heart attack in Los Angeles, California.
June 17, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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June 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on June 17, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.86
- Apple AAPL: opens at $178.17
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.18
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.10
Exchange Rates on June 17, 2008:
- 1 USD = 107.96 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0188 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0417 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8914 CNY
- 1 EUR = 167.41 JPY
What day of the week was June 17, 2008?
June 17, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 169th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 2008 can also be written as 6/17/2008 in the US and as 17/6/2008 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 2008:
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Cyd CharisseCyd Charisse was an acclaimed American dancer and actress, best known for her roles in numerous MGM musicals during the 1940s and 1950s. Renowned for her grace, beauty, and dancing prowess—especially in ballet and jazz—Charisse became one of Hollywood's most iconic dancers, often paired with legends such as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. [bio]
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Tsutomu MiyazakiNotorious Japanese serial killer who murdered young girls in the late 1980s, known as the 'Otaku Murderer'.
June 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Coldplay - Viva La Vida
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
June 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Chris Brown - Take You Down
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
June 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 2008 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 June 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 04:51 am.
The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.
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How old is someone born on June 17, 2008?
Someone born on June 17, 2008 is:
18 years 1 month old,
or 217 months and 18 days old,
or 946 weeks
or 6622 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 2008?
There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 17th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 17, 2008.
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Back in 2008
Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on June 17, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to June 17, 2008 includes Severe floods in southern China, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around June 17, 2008 included “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of June 17, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make June 17, 2008 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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The 2008 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to June 17, 2008.
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