Friday July 21, 2017: on this day

About July 21st, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: Syrian Civil War: There are violent clashes between the Syrian rebels, and the Syrian Democratic Forces, at the outskirts Al-Muhsenli Village in the northeastern country of Aleppo. However, no casualties have been reported. (Iraqi News). The Syrian Army used heavy artillery to shell the Zaitan Village residential areas, in the countryside around Aleppo. It also destroyed civilian property.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 2017 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robin Williams, Romeo Santos
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Popular movie: The Lost City of Z directed by James Gray

More about July 21st, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on July 21st, 2017.

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What day of the week was July 21, 2017?


July 21, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 202nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2017 can also be written as 7/21/2017 in the US and as 21/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 2017:

  • Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.
  • Violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, break out at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported.
  • The syrian army uses heavy artillery to shell residential areas in zaitan village in aleppo's countryside, destroying civilian property.
  • Many thousand palestinians protest israel’s installation of metal detectors, and a ban for muslim men below 50 years of age as a response to the murder of two israeli policemen at a holy jerusalem location known as the noble sanctuary to jews and muslims as the temple mount.
  • Protest marches can also be held in indonesia and jordan, lebanon, malaysia, turkey, and turkey.
  • According to the red crescent, three palestinians have been killed and 390 others injured in clashes in jerusalem. several people were also hospitalized during clashes in the west bank. five israeli officers have been reported as being injured by the israeli police.
  • According to israeli officials, the 2017 halamish stabbing attack saw three israelis being stabbed to death in their home as they ate dinner.
  • Farhan haq, united nations deputy spokesperson, calls for an end to violence and tensions at the site.
  • Egypt demands an immediate halt in violence at this site. it also urges israel to respect sacred sites of muslims and accuses it of fomenting tensions.
  • Binali yildirim, turkish prime minister, says that his country is in dialogue to resolve the crisis.
  • Mahmoud abbas, the palestinian president, says that the palestinian leadership will "freeze contact" with israel at all levels.
  • (ap via the washington post) (nbc news) (bbc) (cnn) (the new york times) (reuters)
  • Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, indefinitely suspends peace negotiations with the communist party of the philippines. this follows a series of attacks by communist rebels against government forces. he also pledged to reorient the offensive against the party's arm wing, the new people's army.
  • After numerous attacks on government forces by communist rebels, rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, indefinitely suspends peace negotiations with the communist party of the philippines. he also pledged to reorient the offensive against the party's arm wing, the new people's army.
  • Salvador dali: salvador dali's remains are exhumed in madrid following a madrid court order to settle the paternity dispute of a woman who claims she is the surrealist painter's natural child. experts disagree with the claim. they point out dali's sexual eccentrism, including a public boast about "impotency" and the fact that the action is against the state (dali left his estate to spain). this woman could inherit part of dali’s estate if proven.
  • Following a madrid court order to settle the paternity dispute of a woman who claims to be salvador dali's natural child, the remains of the surrealist painter are being exhumed. experts disagree with the claim. they point out dali's sexual eccentrism, including a public boast about "impotency" and that the action is against the state (dali left his estate to spain). this woman could inherit part of dali’s estate if proven.
  • 2017 aegean sea earthquake: a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the aegean near greece and turkey killed two people and injured more than 520.
  • Two people are killed and more than 520 injured by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the aegean sea, near greece and turkey.
  • North korea-united states relations : following the death of otto warmbier, the u.s. state department announced that it would ban travel to north korea.
  • Murder of justine dingman: minneapolis police chief janee harteau resigns after reflecting and at mayor betsy hodges request. this is in response to the tragedy of last saturday as well as other recent incidents.
  • After reflection, janee harteau, minneapolis police chief, resigned at the request of mayor betsy hodges in the wake last saturday's tragedy and other recent incidents.
  • Donald trump makes political appointments: white house press secretary sean spicer announced his intention to resign from the position of white house press secretary due to donald trump's appointment anthony scaramucci to the white house communications director. he will officially step down in august 2017. sarah huckabee sanders will assume the role of white house press secretary on august 2017.

July 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $149.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.59

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8572 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.153 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7695 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2618 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2542 CAD
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July 21, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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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 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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July 21, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 07:42 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 21, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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July 21, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 9 months old,

or 81 months and 19 days old,

or 355 weeks

or 2485 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2017?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 21, 2017.

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July 21, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 2017:

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Allenmichael Shepard

    American politician who served in the state legislature.

  • Aurelio Mistrangelo

    Italian footballer who played as a forward.

  • Jon J. van Rood
  • Hrvoje Šarinić
  • Vittorio Sonzogni
  • Mauro Barni
  • Mario De Nigris
  • Peter Doohan
  • Deborah Watling

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Chiyeko Shimakura

    Japanese American civil rights activist who fought against discrimination.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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July 21, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 2017:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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 21, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 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 21, 2017?

On July 21, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 2017?

On July 21, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 2017?

On July 21, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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.

Discover how July 2017 calendar looked like.

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