What happened on Monday July 24, 2017?

About July 24th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating suicide car bombing in Kabul's western region killed at least 38 people, primarily civilian workers from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan, with the Taliban claiming responsibility for targeting government employees.
  • Day of the week: July 24th, 2017 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

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July 24, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 2017:

  • Taliban Suicide Bombing in Kabul A devastating suicide car bombing in Kabul's western region killed at least 38 people, primarily civilian workers from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan, with the Taliban claiming responsibility for targeting government employees.
  • Poland's Presidential Veto of Judicial Reform Bills President Andrzej Duda announces he will veto two controversial Polish judicial reform bills passed by Parliament. These bills, which have sparked nationwide protests, were deemed potentially unconstitutional by the European Commission. To override the presidential veto, the ruling Law and Justice Party must secure a three-fifths majority in parliament.
  • Breakthrough in HIV Treatment for Infant A groundbreaking medical case emerges where a 2-month-old girl with HIV becomes virtually virus-free after a unique treatment protocol. After receiving HIV drugs for a short period and then stopping, the child shows remarkable viral suppression, offering potential insights into HIV management.
  • Ukraine Demands Russia Stop Arms Supply Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko demands that Russia cease arms supplies to Russian-backed militants in eastern Ukraine. This statement comes as France and Germany attempt to mediate and revive a peace agreement, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Charlie Gard Case Concludes Parents of critically ill Charlie Gard abandon their legal challenge to seek experimental treatment in the United States. Medical experts confirm that the window of opportunity for potential intervention has closed, marking a tragic end to a highly publicized medical and ethical dispute.
  • Microsoft Paint to be Discontinued Microsoft announces the end of the classic Paint application after 32 years, with its functionality to be integrated into Paint 3D in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, marking the end of an era for the iconic graphics tool.
  • KeyCorp Acquires HelloWallet Financial services company KeyCorp completes the purchase of HelloWallet, a financial management application, signaling continued consolidation in the fintech sector.

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

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

Stock market quotes on July 24, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.06
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $150.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.00

Exchange Rates on July 24, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.859 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.201 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7679 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2618 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2512 CAD
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What day of the week was July 24, 2017?


July 24, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 205th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2017 can also be written as 7/24/2017 in the US and as 24/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 2017:

  • Harshida Raval

    Indian gujarati playback singer.

  • Udupi Ramachandra Rao

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July 24, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Despacito youtube
  2. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  3. - I'm The One youtube
  4. - That's What I Like youtube
  5. - Shape Of You youtube

July 24, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Wild Thoughts youtube
  2. - I'm The One youtube
  3. - That's What I Like youtube
  4. - Humble. youtube
  5. - Unforgettable youtube
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July 24, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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July 24, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 09:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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How old is someone born on July 24, 2017?


Someone born on July 24, 2017 is:

7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 20 days old,

or 407 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2851 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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