Thursday August 24, 2017: on this day

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

Here's what happened on August 24, 2017:

• Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
• While installing communication cables in jerusalem's old city, a 6th-century mosaic was discovered. it dates back to the reign of justinian i.
• 2017 pacific typhoon season: a minimum of 12 people are killed in macau, southern china, as a result flooding from typhoon hato. four more people die in neighbouring guangdong province.
• As a result, at least 12 people are killed in macau, a southern chinese city. four more people die in neighbouring guangdong province.
• 2017 atlantic hurricane season. tropical depression harvey is expected to become a hurricane. it will make landfall at category 3 on texas' coast, bringing with it severe storm surge, rain, and wind hazards.
• Iran-qatar relations: qatar reaffirms diplomatic ties to iran tehran welcomes this move.
• Qatar has restored diplomatic relations with iran. tehran welcomes this move.
• Colombia-venezuela relations and censorship venezuela: venezuela's national commission of telecommunications takes colombian television channels caracol television (and rcn television) off the air. this is due to their coverage of 2017 venezuelan constitutional crises.
• Venezuela's national commission of telecommunications, (conatel), has taken colombian television channels caracol television & rcn television off-air due to their coverage of 2017 venezuelan constitutional crisis.
• Relations between cuba and the united states: according to the united states state department, at least 16 u.s. employees and their families based in cuba suffered from acoustic attacks. investigators are investigating whether a sonic attack was launched at diplomatic homes.
• According to the united states state department, at least 16 u.s. government employees and their families based in cuba suffered from symptoms from the previously reported hearing loss. investigators are investigating whether a sonic attack was launched at diplomatic homes.
• Philippine drug war: the philippine senate investigates the shooting death of a student aged 17 who is believed to be connected with the ongoing drug war.
• The national space agency of taiwan successfully launches the observation satellite formosat-5 into space.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 New Moon.

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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Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

• Rupert Grint

  Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

• Dave Chappelle

  Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

• Chad Michael Murray

  Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

• Paulo Coelho

  Brazilian esoteric author.

• Stephen Fry

  British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

• Martha Higareda

  Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

• Anne Archer

  American actress.

• Marlee Matlin

  American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

• Pia Degermark

  Swedish actress.

• Takashi Miike

  Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months and 26 days old,

or 347 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2430 days old,

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

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

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.

Famous people died on August 24, 2017:

• Jay Thomas

  American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

• Freek Witte
• Cecil D. Andrus

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

• Richard Attenborough

  English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

• Julie Harris

  American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

• Louis Prima

  American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

• Jane Greer

  American singer and actress (d. 2001).

• Amanda Randolph

  Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

• Charlie Watts

  Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

• Delancey

  Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

• Sakae Mutsu

  Japanese statesman and diplomat.

• Muriel Siebert

  Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

• Felis Topolski

  Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

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Holidays on August 24, 2017:

• Liberia: Flag Day
• RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
• Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
• Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
• Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

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.

August 24, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Nicky Jam - El Amante