What happened on Thursday June 29, 2017?

Here's what happened on June 29, 2017:

• End of ISIS Caliphate in Mosul Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared the end of the Islamic State's self-proclaimed caliphate following the capture of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul. This marked a significant turning point in the military campaign against ISIS.
• Cardinal George Pell Child Sex Abuse Charges Victoria Police charged Cardinal George Pell, a high-ranking Catholic Church official, with child sex offenses. Pell, who is the third-highest ranking official in the Vatican, was ordered to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court. The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney claimed that Pell 'strenuously denied' the allegations.
• Boris Nemtsov Assassination Trial In a significant legal development, five individuals were convicted by a jury for conspiring to assassinate Boris Nemtsov, a prominent Russian opposition politician. The conspirators were promised a bounty of 15 million Russian rubles. However, critics argue that the true organizers and financiers behind the crime remain unidentified.
• US Arms Sale to Taiwan The United States announced its intention to sell Taiwan $1.42 billion in arms, marking the first such sale under the Trump administration. This move signaled continued US support for Taiwan and potential tensions with China.
• Potential Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition to same-sex marriage, potentially paving the way for German same-sex couples to legally wed following a parliamentary vote.
• Hong Kong Sovereignty Anniversary Protests Protests were held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China, coinciding with the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event highlighted ongoing tensions and political complexities in the region.
• UK House of Commons Approves Queen's Speech After six days of intense debate, the British House of Commons voted to approve the Queen's Speech policies with 323 votes in favor and 309 against. In a notable side development, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the National Health Service would provide free abortions for women from Northern Ireland, funded by the Government Equalities Office.
• Czech Republic Gun Rights Amendment The Czech Social Democratic Party successfully passed a constitutional amendment in the Chamber of Deputies, granting citizens expanded rights to possess, acquire, and carry firearms for personal protection. The amendment will now proceed to the Senate for final approval.

Events in 2017

June 29, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 29, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 29, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.37
• Apple AAPL: opens at $144.71
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.16
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.35

Exchange Rates on June 29, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8737 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.965 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7686 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3017 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2995 CAD

June 29, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 180th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 2017 can also be written as 6/29/2017 in the US and as 29/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

Famous people died on June 29, 2017:

• Louis Nicollin

  French sports entrepreneur who was the long-time chairman of Montpellier HSC football club, significantly influencing the team's...

• Eudoro Fanti

Famous people who died in 2017

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June 29, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

June 29, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Post Malone Featuring Quavo - Congratulations

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 29, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 June 29, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 12:32 am.

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

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Someone born on June 29, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 15 days old,

or 410 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2876 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 2017?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 29, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 29, 2017.

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