What happened on Tuesday June 17, 2014?

Here's what happened on June 17, 2014:

• Al-Shabaab Attack in Kenya Al-Shabaab militants attacked Poromoko village in Kenya, killing 15 people and setting multiple houses on fire in a brutal assault.
• Capture of Benghazi Attack Suspect United States Special Operations Forces, in coordination with the FBI, conducted a covert mission in Libya to capture Ahmed Abu Khattala, a key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi Attack during the weekend of June 14-15, 2014.
• US Military Personnel Deployed to Baghdad The United States deployed 275 military personnel to provide additional protection for the American Embassy in Baghdad amid escalating regional tensions.
• Pakistan Air Force Strikes Militant Hideouts The Pakistan Air Force launched a military operation in North Waziristan, killing 25 militants in targeted bombings of terrorist hideouts.
• Suicide Bombing at World Cup Viewing Area in Nigeria A suicide bomber detonated explosives in a tricycle taxi at a 2014 FIFA World Cup viewing area in Damaturu, Nigeria, resulting in multiple fatalities and 15 critically injured individuals.
• Obama Proposes Largest Marine Sanctuary President Barack Obama proposed expanding the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, which would create the largest marine sanctuary in the Central Pacific Ocean.
• Deadly Wildfires in South Africa Devastating wildfires in South Africa claimed seven lives - five in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, and two in Abaqulusi Local Municipality. The fires destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and grazing land.
• Tornado Strikes Southern Ontario A severe tornado struck the corridor between Angus and Barrie in southern Ontario, Canada, causing significant damage to the region.
• North Korea Reveals Cruise Missile Development North Korean propaganda videos disclosed the development of a cruise missile similar to the Russian Kh35 model, signaling advancements in their military technology.
• Emergency Rule Extended in Southern Thailand The emergency rule in the southern Thai provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narithiwat was extended for an additional three months due to ongoing regional tensions.
• Ian McKellen Receives Honorary Degree Renowned British actor Ian McKellen was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Cambridge University, recognizing his significant contributions to arts and culture.
• Transformers: Age of Extinction Premieres in Hong Kong The fourth installment in the Transformers franchise, 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', directed by Michael Bay and starring Mark Wahlberg, premiered in Hong Kong.
• 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards The 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards celebrated outstanding television achievements, with 'Orange Is the New Black' winning Best Comedy Series and 'Breaking Bad' winning Best Drama Series.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on June 17, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $102.58
• Apple AAPL: opens at $92.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $41.29
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.79
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.90

Exchange Rates on June 17, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.16 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0857 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8993 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.22 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.39 JPY

June 17, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 168th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 2014 can also be written as 6/17/2014 in the US and as 17/6/2014 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 2014 in June 2014 calendar

Famous people died on June 17, 2014:

• Patsy Byrne

  English actress (b. 1933).

• Arnold S. Relman

  American physician and academic (d. 2014).

• Éric Dewailly

  Canadian epidemiologist and academic (b. 1954).

• Stanley Marsh 3

  American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1938).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What
5. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jul 12, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 2014

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Someone born on June 17, 2014 is:

10 years 10 months old,

or 130 months and 27 days old,

or 569 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3984 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 2014?

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

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