Friday August 18, 2017: on this day

August 18, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2017 can also be written as 8/18/2017 in the US and as 18/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on August 18, 2017:

• Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
• Five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police at cambrils, a coastal town. this was in response to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out they were fakes.
• 2017 turku stabbings: at least 2 people were reportedly killed and many others injured in a stabbing that took place in turku, finland. police claimed they had arrested one suspect after a shootout, and launched a manhunt to find other potential attackers. (reuters),
• Two people were reportedly killed and many others injured in a stabbing incident in turku, finland. according to police, one suspect was arrested after a shootout. they also launched a manhunt for possible attackers. (reuters),
• Authorities remove monuments and memorials. the roger b. taney monument, which is 145 years old, was removed by authorities overnight. it is located outside the maryland state house, annapolis, maryland. maryland governor larry hogan demanded that the monument be removed immediately on wednesday.
• Authorities overnight removed the roger b. taney monument, which is 145 years old, from maryland state house, annapolis, maryland. on wednesday, maryland governor larry hogan demanded that the monument be removed immediately.
• Repatriation of cultural patrimony: two joseon dynasty-era royal sealings were illegally taken from an american soldier during korea war ii. they were returned to korea by the u.s. last july.
• The national palace museum of korea has two joseon dynasty-era royal sealings that were illegally taken from them during the korean war.
• Mcdonald's: two british mcdonald's workers overwhelmingly vote for a strike to protest working conditions and the use zero-hour contracts. this would be the first labor action against mcdonald's in the u.k.
• Two british mcdonald's workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike regarding working conditions and zero-hour contracts. this would be the first labor action against the fast food chain in the u.k.
• August 2017 floods in india and nepal: tens of thousands were displaced by floods in south asia, which resulted in approximately 500 deaths in india, bangladesh and nepal.
• Flooding in south asia caused the displacement of tens to thousands of people, as well as 500 deaths in india, bangladesh, nepal.
• Donald trump's political appointments: steve bannon is resigning as white house chief strategy officer. (abc news/nyt) carl icahn resigns as president's special advisor. (cnn) all 17 members of the president’s committee on the arts and humanities, which includes actor kal penn and artist chuck close, have resigned.
• Steve bannon quits his position as white house chief strategy officer under president donald trump.
• Carl icahn is stepping down as president's special advisor.
• All 17 members of the president’s committee on the arts and humanities, which includes actor kal penn and artist chuck close have resigned.
• 2017 venezuelan constitution crisis: the controversial national constituent assembly votes unanimously for the power of the opposition-led national assembly of venezuela.
• The first terrorist attack ever sentenced as a crime in finland kills two and injures eight.

August 18, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.18
• Apple AAPL: opens at $157.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.63
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.87

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8498 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7767 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2598 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2577 CAD

August 18, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Waregem : 0 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
• Darmstadt - St Pauli : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Leganes - Alaves : 1 - 0
• Valencia - Las Palmas : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 18, 2017! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 18, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 06:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 2017.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 18, 2017

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

• Robert Redford

  American actor, director, environmental activist.

• Mae West

  Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

• Kaitlin Olson

  Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

• Patrick Swayze

  American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

• Edward Norton

  American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

• Andy Samberg

  Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

• Alex Honnold

  Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

• Christian Slater

  Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

• Roman Polanski

  French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 18th

You are 6 years 8 months old,

or 80 months and 5 days old,

or 348 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2440 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2017?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 18, 2017.

Famous people died on August 18, 2017:

• Zoe Laskari

  Greek actress and beauty pageant winner (b. 1944).

• Bruce Forsyth

  English television presenter and entertainer (b. 1928).

• Sergio Zaniboni
• Vicente Iturat
• Venero Mangano
• Sonny Burgess

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Mildred Davis

  Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

• Robert Novak

  American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

• Ben Cross

  English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

• John Kerr

  18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

• Beverly Bayne

  Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

• Kafi Annan

  Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Brigitt Haque

  Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Walter Chrysler

  American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

• Tola Rotimi

  Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th

Holidays on August 18, 2017:

• RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
• Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

August 18, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. Imagine Dragons - Believer

August 18, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
5. Post Malone Featuring Quavo - Congratulations

August 18, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox Or Sean Paul - Subeme La Radio