What happened on Saturday June 17, 2017?

Here's what happened on June 17, 2017:

• Grenfell Tower Fire The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington, London, continued to reveal its tragic scale. The Metropolitan Police Service reported a minimum of 56-58 people missing or feared dead, making it one of the most significant urban disasters in recent UK history.
• USS Fitzgerald Maritime Collision The USS Fitzgerald, a United States Navy destroyer, collided with the merchant vessel MV ACX Crystal off Japan's coast around 2:30 a.m. EST. Seven American sailors were reported missing, and the ship was taking on water with limited propulsion capabilities.
• 2017 Portugal Wildfires A devastating series of wildfires swept through central Portugal, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life. At least 64 people were killed and 204 others were injured, marking one of the deadliest wildfire events in Portugal's recent history.
• Tehran Terror Attacks Suicide bombers launched coordinated attacks on the Iranian parliament in Tehran and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, killing 12 people and highlighting regional security tensions.
• Taliban Insider Attack in Afghanistan An insider attack occurred at Camp Shaheen in Mazar-i-Sharif, northern Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility for an attack that resulted in at least one Afghan being killed and seven American soldiers wounded.
• Bill Cosby Trial Mistrial The high-profile sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby at Montgomery County Courthouse concluded with a hung jury, resulting in a mistrial. This marked a significant moment in the ongoing public discourse about sexual misconduct allegations.
• Severe Weather in Chile Intense snowstorms and heavy rains struck central and southern Chile, causing significant humanitarian crisis. Four people died, approximately 3,000 people were rendered homeless, and hundreds of thousands lost electrical power.
• Terrorist Bombing in Bogota A terrorist bomb blast in the ladies' room of the Andino shopping center in Bogota, Colombia, resulted in three women being killed and at least 11 others injured, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Death of Vanuatu's President Baldwin Lonsdale, President of Vanuatu, suddenly passed away from a heart attack at the age of 67. Parliament Speaker Esmon Saimon assumed the role of acting president following his unexpected death.

Events in 2017

June 17, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 2017

June 17, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on June 17, 2017:

• 1 USD = 1.3108 AUD
• 1 AUD = 1.0065 CAD
• 1 AUD = 5.1925 CNY
• 1 AUD = 13.6632 MXN
• 1 CAD = 5.1542 CNY

June 17, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 2017 can also be written as 6/17/2017 in the US and as 17/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

Famous people died on June 17, 2017:

• Baldwin Lonsdale

  President of vanuatu (b. 1948).

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

June 17, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

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

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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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 02:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 2017

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Someone born on June 17, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 27 days old,

or 412 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2888 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 2017?

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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 17, 2017.

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