What happened on Tuesday August 22, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 22, 2017:

• India Bans Triple Talaq Practice In a landmark legal decision, the Supreme Court of India declared the Islamic practice of 'triple talaq', which allowed men to instantly divorce their wives, unconstitutional. This ruling represents a significant step towards gender equality and women's rights in India.
• Conflict at Ain al-Hilweh Refugee Camp Renewed violent clashes erupted at the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, Lebanon, involving Islamist extremists and the Fatah-supported Joint Palestinian Security Force. Three Palestinians were injured during the confrontation, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Major NBA Trade: Irving and Thomas Swap Teams A blockbuster trade occurred between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, involving All-Star point guards Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. The trade also included Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a 2018 draft pick previously acquired from the Brooklyn Nets, significantly reshaping both teams' rosters.
• Viacom Cancels Palawan Resort Project Viacom International Media Networks withdrew its plans for a Nickelodeon-themed resort and underwater park in Palawan, Philippines. The project, initially announced in January, faced significant opposition from environmentalist groups concerned about potential damage to the marine ecosystem, which includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Fatal River Boat Accident in Brazil A tragic maritime incident occurred when the passenger ship Comandante Ribeiro crashed in the Xingu River near Porto de Moz, Brazil, resulting in at least ten fatalities. The accident underscores the ongoing challenges of river transportation safety in the region.

Events in 2017

August 22, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 2017

August 22, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $158.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.57
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.64

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8498 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.676 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7798 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2637 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2566 CAD

August 22, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2017 can also be written as 8/22/2017 in the US and as 22/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Famous people died on August 22, 2017:

• Michael J. C. Gordon

  British computer scientist (b. 1948).

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
4. Imagine Dragons - Believer
5. Charlie Puth - Attention

August 22, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
5. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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

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August 22, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:01 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2017

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Someone born on August 22, 2017 is:

7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 22 days old,

or 403 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2017?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 22, 2017.

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