What happened on Sunday January 22, 2017?

About January 22nd, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: After five days of protests, the Tamil Nadu state government lifts the ban on Jallikattu after the ban was lifted.
  • Day of the week: January 22nd, 2017 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

More about January 22nd, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on January 22nd, 2017.

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January 22, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 2017:

  • After five days of protests, the Tamil Nadu state government lifts the ban on Jallikattu after the ban was lifted.
  • With the declaration by Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia of a state-of-emergency in seven counties, the death toll in southern United States has risen to 18,
  • One person is killed and seven others are injured in a shootout between armed criminals and civilian bystanders at San Antonio's Rolling Oaks Mall.
  • Anerood Jugnauth, the Mauritian Prime Minister, announces that he will resign Monday and hand over power to Pravind Jugnauth.
  • Israeli settlement: Israel approves 566 new East Jerusalem settlement homes following the inauguration Donald Trump as President.
  • Israel approves 566 new settlement homes to be built in East Jerusalem following the inauguration Donald Trump as President.
  • French Socialist Party presidential primaries, 2017, Voting begins in the first round in the French Socialist Party presidential primaries to choose a candidate for this year's presidential elections. (Reuters)Benoit Hamon has won the first round of voting. He will now face Manuel Valls, former Prime Minister of France, in a run-off round on January 29.
  • To select a candidate for this year's presidential elections, voting takes place in round one of the French Socialist Party presidential primaries.
  • Benoit Hamon won the first round of voting. He will now face Manuel Valls, former Prime Minister of France, in a run-off for the second round on January 29.
  • A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of Panguna in Papua New Guinea below Bougainville Island. There are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. The Tsunami Alert for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and New Guinea has been canceled.
  • Chile declared an emergency and asked for international assistance to deal with forest fires.
  • January 21-22 2017, tornado outbreak: In the U.S. state Georgia, severe storms killed at least 11 and injured 23 people. (BBC). The death toll in southern United States increases to 18 after Governor Nathan Deal declares a state emergency in seven counties.
  • In the U.S. state Georgia, severe storms have killed at least 11 and injured 23 people.
  • Israel Approves New Settlement Homes In a politically significant move following Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, Israel approved the construction of 566 new settlement homes in East Jerusalem, potentially escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian territorial dispute.
  • Tornado Outbreak in Georgia, USA Severe storms caused significant destruction in the southern United States, resulting in at least 18 fatalities across seven counties in Georgia. The widespread damage prompted Governor Nathan Deal to declare a state of emergency, highlighting the severe meteorological event's impact on local communities.
  • French Socialist Party Presidential Primary The first round of voting in the French Socialist Party's presidential primary took place, with Benoît Hamon emerging victorious. He will face former Prime Minister Manuel Valls in a decisive run-off election on January 29, determining the party's presidential candidate.
  • Tamil Nadu Lifts Jallikattu Ban After five days of sustained public protests, the Tamil Nadu state government revoked its ban on Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport deeply rooted in Tamil cultural heritage, demonstrating the power of public demonstration.
  • San Antonio Mall Shootout A violent confrontation at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, Texas, resulted in one fatality and seven injuries when armed criminals engaged in a shootout with civilian bystanders, highlighting urban safety concerns.
  • Papua New Guinea Earthquake A significant 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck west of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, near Bougainville Island. Fortunately, no immediate casualties or major damage were reported, and the tsunami alert for Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands was quickly rescinded.
  • Mauritian Prime Minister's Resignation Anerood Jugnauth announced his intention to resign as Mauritian Prime Minister, planning to hand over power to his son Pravind Jugnauth, signaling a potential dynastic political transition.
  • Chile Declares Emergency Over Wildfires Chile declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance to combat extensive forest fires threatening the country's landscape and communities.

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

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

Exchange Rates on January 22, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.934 EUR
  • 1 USD = 114.391 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8078 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3228 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3326 CAD

January 22, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Sampdoria : 1 - 0
  • Bologna - Torino : 2 - 0
  • Empoli - Udinese : 1 - 0
  • Genoa - Crotone : 2 - 2
  • Juventus - Lazio : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - St Truiden : 3 - 1
  • Mechelen - Westerlo : 1 - 2
  • Standard - Club Brugge : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - Hertha : 3 - 1
  • Mainz - FC Koln : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Ath Madrid : 2 - 2
  • Betis - Sp Gijon : 0 - 0
  • Eibar - Barcelona : 0 - 4
  • Osasuna - Sevilla : 3 - 4
  • Sociedad - Celta : 1 - 0
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What day of the week was January 22, 2017?


January 22, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 22nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 2017 can also be written as 1/22/2017 in the US and as 22/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

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January 22, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 2017:

  • Masaya Nakamura

    Japanese businessman (b. 1925).

  • Giovanni Corrieri

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January 22, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

  1. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  2. - Black Beatles youtube
  3. - Closer youtube
  4. - Starboy youtube
  5. - 24K Magic youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

  1. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  2. - Black Beatles youtube
  3. - Starboy youtube
  4. - 24K Magic youtube
  5. - Fake Love
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January 22, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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

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

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January 22, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 01:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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How old is someone born on January 22, 2017?


Someone born on January 22, 2017 is:

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