What happened on Thursday March 23, 2017?

Here's what happened on March 23, 2017:

• 2017 Westminster Attack On March 22, 2017, a terrorist attack occurred in Westminster, London. Khalid Masood, a British-born terrorist previously known to authorities, carried out the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility. At least eight people were arrested in connection with the incident.
• Assassination of Denis Voronenkov In Kiev, Ukraine, a former Ukrainian soldier assassinated Denis Voronenkov, a former Russian Duma deputy who had been granted Ukrainian citizenship in December 2016. Political analyst Ilya Ponomarev stated that Voronenkov was en route to a meeting at the time of his murder.
• Taliban Captures Sangin After a prolonged year-long struggle, Taliban insurgents successfully took control of Sangin, a strategically important town located in southern Helmand Province, Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• American Health Care Act Vote Delayed The United States House of Representatives postponed voting on the American Health Care Act, which was intended to replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The delay was due to insufficient support and slow progress in negotiations.
• MV Sewol Wreckage Raised The South Korean government raised the wreckage of the MV Sewol ferry near Donggeochado. The vessel had capsized in April 2014, resulting in the tragic loss of 304 lives, marking a significant moment in the ongoing investigation and memorial process.
• Antwerp Vehicle Attack A vehicle-ramming incident occurred in Antwerp, Belgium, where a man drove into a crowd of pedestrians, causing multiple injuries. The suspect was believed to be of North African origin and French-born.
• Night Parrot Sighting For the first time in nearly a century, the elusive night parrot was sighted and photographed in Western Australia, representing a significant moment for ornithological research and wildlife conservation.
• Naruto Shippuden Concludes The popular anime series Naruto Shippuden concluded with its 500th episode, marking the end of a significant chapter in anime storytelling.

Events in 2017

March 23, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 2017

March 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $141.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $174.43

Exchange Rates on March 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9272 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.028 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7988 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3105 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3354 CAD

March 23, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 2017 can also be written as 3/23/2017 in the US and as 23/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

Famous people died on March 23, 2017:

• Lola Albright

  Versatile American actress known for her tough-talking style and roles in film and television, particularly in the TV series Peter Gunn.

• Miroslava Breach

  Mexican investigative journalist (b. 1962).

• Cino Tortorella
• Serge Doubrovsky
• Luigi Lanaro
• Denis Voronenkov

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
5. Rihanna - Love On The Brain

March 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
4. Kodak Black - Tunnel Vision
5. Big Sean - Bounce Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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March 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 March 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:34 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 2017

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Someone born on March 23, 2017 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 21 days old,

or 424 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2974 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 2017?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 23, 2017.

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