What happened on Wednesday June 21, 2017?

Here's what happened on June 21, 2017:

• Saudi Arabian Royal Succession King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued a royal decree nominating his son Mohammad bin Salman as Crown Prince, effectively removing Muhammad bin Nayef from the line of succession.
• Destruction of Great Mosque of al-Nuri During the Iraqi Civil War's Battle of Mosul, ISIL militants destroyed the historic Great Mosque of al-Nuri, the site where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had previously declared the creation of a caliphate. ISIL blamed the United States for the destruction.
• Brussels Terror Attack Prevention Belgian soldiers successfully thwarted a potential terrorist attack by shooting and killing a suspected bomber who had set off a small explosion at Brussels Central Station.
• ESA Approves PLATO Space Observatory The European Space Agency (ESA) approved the PLATO space observatory project, which aims to search for Earth-like exoplanets, representing a significant advancement in space exploration and astronomical research.
• Bishop International Airport Stabbing Incident A police officer was stabbed in the neck at Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan. The FBI investigated the incident as a potential terrorist act. The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with airport violence, and the victim survived.
• United Kingdom Heat Wave The United Kingdom experienced an exceptional early summer heat wave, recording the highest June temperatures in over 40 years. Heathrow Airport registered a scorching temperature of 34.5°C (94°F), marking a significant meteorological event.
• Georgia Special House Election Republican Karen Handel won Georgia's special House election, defeating Democrat Jon Ossoff in what was the most expensive House race in history.
• Bangsamoro Rebel School Invasion The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters rebels invaded a school in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines, taking civilian hostages in a violent incident highlighting ongoing regional conflicts.
• Romanian Political Crisis The Parliament of Romania passed a motion of no confidence against the government of former PSD Prime Minister Sorin Grineanu following a brief political crisis triggered by the PSD withdrawing its support.
• Tropical Storm Cindy Fatality During the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, a tragic incident occurred where a ten-year-old boy was killed by injuries sustained from Tropical Storm Cindy in Fort Morgan, Alabama.
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• International Dublin Literary Award Jose Eduardo Agualusa won the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'A General Theory of Oblivion', highlighting international literary achievements.
• International Yoga Day in Lucknow DUPE

Events in 2017

June 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 2017

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

Stock market quotes on June 21, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.04
• Apple AAPL: opens at $145.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.79

Exchange Rates on June 21, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8952 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.365 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.789 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3239 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.333 CAD

June 21, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 2017 can also be written as 6/21/2017 in the US and as 21/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

Famous people died on June 21, 2017:

• Félix Mourinho
• Tomasz Gnat

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on June 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

June 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 06:52 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 2017

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Someone born on June 21, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 22 days old,

or 411 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2883 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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