What happened on Thursday August 24, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2017:

• Samsung Heir Jailed for Corruption Lee Jae-yong, heir to the Samsung corporate empire, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for corruption, signaling a landmark moment in South Korea's efforts to combat corporate malfeasance.
• Hurricane Harvey Approaches Texas Coast Tropical Depression Harvey was forecast to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, posing severe storm surge, rainfall, and wind hazards to the Texas coastline. This event would later become one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history.
• Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio President Donald Trump granted a presidential pardon to Joe Arpaio, who had been convicted of contempt of court for racial profiling. This controversial decision sparked significant debate about presidential pardoning powers and racial justice.
• Mysterious Sonic Attacks Target U.S. Diplomats in Cuba The U.S. State Department reported that at least 16 government employees and their families in Cuba experienced unexplained health symptoms, potentially resulting from a sonic attack on diplomatic residences. This incident raised significant international security concerns.
• Typhoon Hato Devastates Southern China Typhoon Hato caused significant destruction in Macau and Guangdong province, resulting in at least 16 fatalities. The severe flooding and storm damage highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Qatar Restores Diplomatic Relations with Iran Qatar officially reaffirmed diplomatic ties with Iran, signaling a strategic realignment in Middle Eastern geopolitical relations. Tehran warmly welcomed this diplomatic move.
• Spiritual Leader Convicted of Rape Controversial Indian spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of raping two of his followers in Panchkula, marking a significant moment in addressing abuse of power within religious institutions.
• Venezuela Censors Colombian Television Channels Venezuela's National Commission of Telecommunications removed Colombian television channels Caracol and RCN from broadcasting, citing their coverage of the ongoing 2017 Venezuelan Constitutional Crisis. This action underscored the escalating tensions in media and political relations.
• 6th-Century Mosaic Discovered in Jerusalem An archaeological team uncovered a remarkable 6th-century mosaic during communication cable installation in Jerusalem's Old City. The artifact dates back to the Byzantine era of Emperor Justinian I, offering insights into historical architectural and artistic practices.
• Taiwan Launches Formosat-5 Observation Satellite The National Space Agency of Taiwan successfully launched the advanced Formosat-5 observation satellite into space, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's space exploration capabilities.
• Record-Breaking Lottery Jackpot Win Mavis Wanczyk of Massachusetts won an unprecedented $758.7 million in the U.S. Powerball Jackpot, setting a new record for the largest individual lottery prize in American history.

Events in 2017

August 24, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 2017

August 24, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $160.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.50

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.847 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.572 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7811 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2651 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2514 CAD

August 24, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2017 can also be written as 8/24/2017 in the US and as 24/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2017:

• Cecil D. Andrus

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:12 am and setting at 10:01 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 24, 2017

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Someone born on August 24, 2017 is:

7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 20 days old,

or 402 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2820 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2017?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2017.

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