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see horoscope and birth chart for June 17, 2021What happened on Thursday June 17, 2021?
About June 17th, 2021, in brief:
- Historical events: President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day into law, establishing the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. This landmark legislation commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognizes the historical significance of June 19th in American history.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 2021 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz
More about June 17th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 2021.
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June 17, 2021: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 2021:
- Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day into law, establishing the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. This landmark legislation commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognizes the historical significance of June 19th in American history.
- Biden-Putin Summit U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first summit, engaging in critical discussions about cybersecurity and human rights. This diplomatic meeting was a significant moment in international relations during a period of heightened tensions.
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Continues Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in multiple locations in Gaza, targeting sites belonging to armed militia groups. Hamas claimed to have downed an Israeli drone, though no casualties were reported. The strikes were part of the ongoing tensions in the region.
- Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates Multiple COVID-19 related developments occurred: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul implemented a building lockdown, Japan planned to lift emergency measures in nine prefectures, Kyrgyzstan received Sputnik V vaccine doses, and Sri Lanka detected its first community case of the Delta variant.
- Disneyland Paris Reopens Disneyland Paris, Europe's most popular theme park, reopened with enhanced health and safety protocols after being closed for eight months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening signaled a gradual return to normalcy in the tourism and entertainment sectors.
June 17, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 17, 2021?
June 17, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 2021 can also be written as 6/17/2021 in the US and as 17/6/2021 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 2021: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 2021:
- Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda was a pivotal political leader who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991, leading the country to...
June 17, 2021: 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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal 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, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 2021 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 01:28 am.
The previous full moon was on May 26, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2021.
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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 2021
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How old is someone born on June 17, 2021?
Someone born on June 17, 2021 is:
3 years 10 months old,
or 46 months and 24 days old,
or 203 weeks and 3 days old,
or 1424 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 2021?
There are 37 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, 2021?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 17, 2021.
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