What happened on Friday September 29, 2017?

Here's what happened on September 29, 2017:

• 2017 Central Mexico Earthquake Aftermath In the wake of the devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Mexico on September 19, investigations revealed systemic failures in construction oversight. The Mexico City borough president exposed that previous officials had ignored critical warnings about unsafe construction practices, contributing to the high death toll of at least 358 people.
• Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Research Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University published groundbreaking research in Protein & Cell, demonstrating the potential of CRISPR genome editing technology to treat inherited blood disorders like Beta-thalassemia. The study represents a significant advancement in genetic medicine and potential disease treatment.
• 2017 Mumbai Stampede A tragic stampede occurred during rush hour on a crowded footbridge connecting Elphinstone Road and Parel railway stations in Mumbai, India. The incident resulted in 22 fatalities and over 30 serious injuries, exposing critical infrastructure and crowd management issues in the city's transportation system.
• Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum Tensions Following the controversial independence referendum, Iraq's federal government imposed a significant diplomatic and logistical restriction by suspending all international flights to and from Iraqi Kurdistan. The ban, targeting Erbil and Sulaimaniyah International Airports, was immediately challenged by the Kurdistan Regional Government as 'illegal'.
• Al-Shabaab Attack on Military Base in Somalia Al-Shabaab militants launched a coordinated attack on a military base located outside Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, resulting in the deaths of 15 soldiers. The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the persistent threat posed by the militant group.
• Diplomatic Tension: US-Cuba Sonic Attack Incident A mysterious sonic attack targeting U.S. diplomatic personnel in Cuba led to serious diplomatic repercussions. The U.S. State Department ordered the removal of all family members and non-essential personnel from Cuba after 21 people suffered injuries. Cuba denied involvement and permitted FBI investigation, highlighting the complex bilateral relations.
• Tom Price Resignation from Trump Administration U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price resigned amid a significant scandal involving inappropriate use of private charter planes for government travel. The resignation underscored ethical concerns and accountability within the Trump administration.
• Communist Party of China Internal Disciplinary Action Sun Zhengcai was expelled from the Communist Party of China following an internal disciplinary investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The action suggests ongoing anti-corruption efforts and political restructuring within the party's leadership.
• UKIP Leadership Change Henry Bolton was elected as the new leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), succeeding Paul Nuttall. The leadership transition came in the aftermath of the party's poor performance in recent general elections, signaling potential strategic shifts within the political organization.

Events in 2017

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

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

Stock market quotes on September 29, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $153.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.45

Exchange Rates on September 29, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8461 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.428 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7464 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2745 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2464 CAD

September 29, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 272nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 2017 can also be written as 9/29/2017 in the US and as 29/9/2017 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 2017 in September 2017 calendar

Famous people died on September 29, 2017:

• Tom Alter

  Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema and theater, who passed away in 2017.

• Ljudmila Belousova

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 2017 was Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do
2. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
3. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
4. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
5. Sam Smith - Too Good At Goodbyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
2. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
4. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
5. 21 Savage - Bank Account

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 01:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 2017

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Someone born on September 29, 2017 is:

7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 5 days old,

or 396 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2774 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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