What happened on Thursday July 20, 2017?

Here's what happened on July 20, 2017:

• Chester Bennington Dies Chester Bennington, lead vocalist of the renowned rock band Linkin Park, tragically died by suicide at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. His death shocked the music world and sparked conversations about mental health awareness.
• Syrian Rebels Concerned About U.S. Military Aid Withdrawal Syrian rebels expressed deep concern over the U.S. decision to terminate the CIA's covert military aid program. They warned that this decision could potentially destabilize moderate opposition forces, with the full impact dependent on continued support from U.S. allies like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
• O. J. Simpson Granted Parole O. J. Simpson was granted parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners after serving nearly nine years of a 33-year sentence for armed robbery in Las Vegas. This high-profile case attracted significant media attention due to Simpson's previous notorious murder trial.
• U.S. Senate Hearing on Philippine Drug War The U.S. Senate conducted a hearing to investigate potential human rights violations in the Philippines' controversial war on illegal drugs, highlighting international concerns about extrajudicial actions.
• Ram Nath Kovind Wins Indian Presidential Election Ram Nath Kovind secured victory in the Indian presidential election by winning over two-thirds of the total electoral college votes, marking a significant moment in India's democratic process.
• Elon Musk's Hyperloop Approval SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced receiving federal government approval for The Boring Company's ambitious Hyperloop project, proposing an underground transportation system connecting New York City and Washington, D.C. at speeds up to 760 mph.
• Polish Protests Against Supreme Court Bill Thousands of Polish citizens protested against a controversial Supreme Court bill, demonstrating significant public opposition to proposed judicial reforms.
• Vince Cable Leads Liberal Democrats Vince Cable was unanimously acclaimed as the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom after running unopposed, signaling a potential political transition for the party.
• U.S. Lifts Electronics Flight Ban The United States lifted the ban on electronic devices for certain flights to Middle Eastern countries, citing improvements in airport security protocols.
• Burundi Robotics Team Teenagers Go Missing Sixteen teenagers from Burundi's robotics team were reported missing after participating in the FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Washington, D.C. Two teenage girls and one boy, aged 16 and 17, were noted to have crossed into Canada, with no signs of foul play.

Events in 2017

July 20, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 20, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 20, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $151.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $74.18
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.53

Exchange Rates on July 20, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8597 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.882 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7713 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2573 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2596 CAD

July 20, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 201st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 2017 can also be written as 7/20/2017 in the US and as 20/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 2017 in July 2017 calendar

Famous people died on July 20, 2017:

• Chester Bennington

  Lead singer of the iconic rock band Linkin Park, known for his powerful vocal range and emotional performances.

• Giuseppe Pelosi
• Claude Rich

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

July 20, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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July 20, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 2017

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Someone born on July 20, 2017 is:

7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 24 days old,

or 407 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 2017?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 20, 2017.

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