What happened on Friday June 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 17, 2016:

• Iraqi Government Recaptures Fallujah Government Building During the Battle of Fallujah in 2016, the Iraqi government successfully retook the main government compound in Fallujah, marking a significant strategic victory against ISIL in the ongoing Iraqi Civil War.
• IOC Maintains Ban on Russian Athletes The International Olympic Committee (IOC) upheld its ban on Russian track-and-field athletes from participating in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics due to multiple doping scandals, scheduling further discussions on the matter.
• EgyptAir Flight 804 Investigation Continues Investigators recovered the second flight recorder from the wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804 in the Mediterranean Sea, potentially providing crucial insights into the circumstances of the tragic crash.
• Boko Haram Attacks Funeral in Nigeria Boko Haram militants launched a brutal attack on a funeral in Kuda, Adamawa State, Nigeria, resulting in the tragic deaths of 18 women. Many more individuals were reportedly still missing after the assault, highlighting the ongoing terrorist threat in the region.
• Kurdish Rebels Clash with Iranian Revolutionary Guards In a violent confrontation in Oshnavieh, western Iran, Kurdish rebels engaged in a deadly skirmish with Iranian Revolutionary Guards. The incident resulted in 12 rebel casualties and three guard injuries. The exact identity of the rebel group remains disputed, with claims from both the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan and the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan.
• Sentencing in 2002 Gujarat Riots An Indian court delivered justice for the 2002 Gujarat riots, sentencing dozens of individuals for their involvement in violence that resulted in the deaths of 69 Muslims in Ahmedabad, addressing a long-standing case of communal violence.
• Anti-Terrorism Operation in Dagestan An intense anti-terrorism operation in Dagestan resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with six militants and four Russian security officers killed during the confrontation, underscoring the ongoing insurgency in the North Caucasus region.
• U.S. Justice Department Declines Action Against Angelo Mozilo The U.S. Justice Department decided not to pursue legal action against Angelo Mozilo, former chief executive of Countrywide Financial, regarding mortgage-backed securities issued during his tenure, closing a significant chapter in the post-2008 financial crisis investigations.
• Santa Barbara County Wildfire Escalates A rapidly spreading wildfire in Santa Barbara County, California, doubled in size overnight to 4,000 acres. Mandatory evacuations were implemented for El Capitan State Beach, with the fire at only 5% containment, posing significant environmental and safety risks.

Events in 2016

June 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 2016

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

Stock market quotes on June 17, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $96.62
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.41
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.96

Exchange Rates on June 17, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8868 EUR
• 1 USD = 104.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6959 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.35 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2893 CAD

June 17, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 2016 can also be written as 6/17/2016 in the US and as 17/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. Kent Jones - Don't Mind

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

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June 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 04:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 2016

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Someone born on June 17, 2016 is:

8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 27 days old,

or 464 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3253 days old,

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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, 2016?

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

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