What happened on Wednesday October 18, 2017?

Here's what happened on October 18, 2017:

• Xi Jinping Delivers Landmark Speech at Party Congress The 19th Chinese Communist Party Congress opened in Beijing with President Xi Jinping delivering a comprehensive 3-hour and 23-minute speech, proclaiming the start of 'a new era' for China.
• 19th Communist Party Congress in Beijing China's leader Xi Jinping addressed over 2,000 delegates at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, signaling key political developments for the world's most populous nation.
• Syrian Military Leader Killed in Landmine Explosion Major General Issam Zahreddine of the Syrian Republican Guard, a prominent military commander known for leading critical battles against rebels in Aleppo and Homs, was killed by a landmine in Deir ez-Zor, according to Syrian media reports.
• Controversy Over Trump's Condolence Call US Congresswoman Frederica Wilson criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly telling the bereaved family of Sgt. La David Johnson that 'he knew what he was signing up for, but I guess it hurts anyway,' sparking a public dispute about presidential empathy.
• Maryland Workplace Shooting Incident A tragic workplace shooting in Edgewood, Maryland resulted in three fatalities and two critical injuries. The suspect, Radee Labeeb Prince, fled to Delaware and allegedly committed another shooting in Wilmington before being captured in Newark.
• Quebec Face Covering Law The Quebec National Assembly passed legislation prohibiting individuals from covering their faces when receiving or providing public services, a controversial move with potential implications for religious and cultural practices.
• George Saunders Wins Man Booker Prize George Saunders won the prestigious 2017 Man Booker Prize for his experimental novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo', marking a significant achievement in contemporary literature.
• Anti-Corruption Protests in Kiev Eleven anti-corruption protesters were detained in Kiev, Ukraine, after attempting to establish a protest camp near the parliament building, highlighting ongoing political tensions.

Events in 2017

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

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 2017

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

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $160.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $77.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $157.12

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8476 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.085 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7572 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2745 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2465 CAD

October 18, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2017 can also be written as 10/18/2017 in the US and as 18/10/2017 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2017 in October 2017 calendar

Famous people died on October 18, 2017:

• Marino Perani

  Italian football player and manager (b. 1939).

• Ricardo Jamin Vidal
• Olga Tudorache

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on October 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
4. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
5. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
4. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
5. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 06:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 2017.

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Someone born on October 18, 2017 is:

7 years 6 months old,

or 90 months and 5 days old,

or 392 weeks

or 2744 days old,

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

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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

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

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