What happened on Saturday March 18, 2017?

Here's what happened on March 18, 2017:

• Battle of Mosul Intensifies The Battle of Mosul continues to escalate, with many Iraqi civilians fleeing the western part of the city as ISIL militants and Iraqi forces engage in intense combat in the Old City area. The humanitarian situation remains critical as civilians seek safety from the ongoing conflict.
• Death of Rock and Roll Pioneer Chuck Berry Chuck Berry, a pioneering guitarist and singer who profoundly influenced rock music, passed away in Missouri at the age of 90. As one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Berry was instrumental in shaping the sound and style of rock and roll music in the mid-20th century.
• NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia Eighty-one British Army soldiers arrived in Estonia as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence, a strategic military deployment aimed at deterring potential Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. This move demonstrates NATO's commitment to supporting and protecting its eastern member states.
• Orly Airport Terror Incident in Paris French security forces neutralized a dangerous suspect, Ziyed Ben Balgacem, at Paris' Orly airport after a series of violent incidents. Balgacem had previously shot a police officer, threatened to attack a bar, and attempted to steal an assault rifle from soldiers on patrol. The incident was swiftly resolved with the suspect being gunned down to prevent further potential attacks.
• Al-Waer District Evacuation in Syrian Civil War Between 1,500 and 2,000 people are evacuating the al-Waer District of Homs, marking a significant development in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The evacuation involves armed militants, their families, and supporters, with plans for the remaining population to return and receive humanitarian aid in the coming weeks.

Events in 2017

March 18, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 2017

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

Exchange Rates on March 18, 2017:

• 1 USD = 1.296 AUD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Genoa : 1 - 0
• Torino - Inter : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Freiburg : 1 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Hamburg : 0 - 0
• FC Koln - Hertha : 4 - 2
• Hoffenheim - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
• Werder Bremen - RB Leipzig : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Stuttgart : 1 - 0
• St Pauli - Hannover : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Sociedad : 1 - 0
• Ath Bilbao - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
• Betis - Osasuna : 2 - 0
• Eibar - Espanol : 1 - 1

March 18, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 77th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 2017 can also be written as 3/18/2017 in the US and as 18/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

Famous people died on March 18, 2017:

• Chuck Berry

  Legendary rock and roll pioneer, guitarist, singer, and songwriter who profoundly influenced popular music and rock culture.

• Trisha Brown

  Trisha Brown was a pioneering postmodern choreographer who revolutionized contemporary dance through her experimental and groundbreaking...

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
4. Kodak Black - Tunnel Vision
5. Big Sean - Bounce Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 2017

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Someone born on March 18, 2017 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 26 days old,

or 425 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2979 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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