Thursday July 20, 2017: on this day

July 20, 2017 was the 201st day of the year 2017, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 20, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 20, 2017, who was born and died on July 20, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Somewhere Between) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 2017?


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.

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July 20, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 2017:

  • Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.
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  • Linkin park: chester bennington (lead vocalist in linkin park) has died at his los angeles home, palos verdes estates.
  • Philippine drug war: the u.s. senate holds a hearing about human rights violations in the philippines' war on illegal drugs.
  • An american senate hearing is held to discuss alleged violations of human rights in the philippines' war on illegal drugs.
  • 2017 electronics ban: the united states lifted the ban on electronics from certain flights to middle eastern countries, citing improved airport security.
  • U.s. officials lifted the ban on electronic devices on certain flights to middle eastern countries because of improved airport security.
  • First robotics competition: sixteen teenagers, four males, and two females, representing a burundi robotics group, were reported missing following their participation in first global robotics compettion in washington, d.c. two teenage boys and girls, aged 16 and 17, reportedly crossed into canada from the united states. there are no signs of foul play.
  • Sixteen teenagers from burundi's robotics team have been reported missing. they were competing in first global robotics competition washington, d.c. two teenage girls and one boy, aged 16 and 17, reportedly crossed into canada. there are no signs of foul play.
  • O. j. simpson robbery case: o. j. simpson receives parole from the nevada board of parole commissioners, after nearly nine years spent in prison.
  • After nearly nine years spent in prison, o. j. simpson was granted parole by nevada board of parole commissioners.
  • 2017 indian presidential election: ram nath kovind won the indian presidency election, after winning more than two-thirds vote.
  • After securing more than two-thirds vote, ram nath kovind won the indian presidential election.
  • Liberal democrats leadership election, 2017, vince cable is elected leader of the liberal democrats in britain after running unopposed.
  • After running unopposed, vince cable has been acclaimed as the leader of the liberal democrats in britain.
  • Cabinet of beata sydlo: thousands continue to protest against the supreme court bill.
  • Thousands of poles protest the supreme court bill.
  • Hyperloop: spacex ceo elon musk said that he received approval from the federal government for the boring company's underground 760mph hyperloop, which will link new york city with washington, d.c.
  • O. j. simpson is granted parole to be released from prison after serving nine years of a 33-year sentence after being convicted of armed robbery in las vegas.

July 20, 2017: What were the magazines covers 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
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July 20, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 20, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 2017 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on July 20, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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July 20, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months and 28 days old,

or 347 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2434 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 2017.

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

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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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July 20, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 2017:

  • Chester Bennington

    American musician (linkin park).

  • Dorothyann Seese

    Talented singer with a unique voice.

  • Andrea Jürgens
  • Giorgio Morniroli
  • Giuseppe Pelosi
  • Claude Rich
  • Wilindoro Cacique

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

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July 20, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 2017:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 2017:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

July 20, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - I'm The One
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - Wild Thoughts
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 20, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm The One
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - Wild Thoughts
  4. - Humble.
  5. - Congratulations

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

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

July 20, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 20, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Felices Los 4
  3. - Mi Gente
  4. - Escapate Conmigo
  5. - El Amante

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July 20, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

July 20, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 20, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Somewhere Between

Somewhere Between

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

July 20, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 20, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on July 20, 2017?

On July 20, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2017?

On July 20, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 2017?

On July 20, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for July 2017?

July 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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