What happened on Tuesday August 17, 2010?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2010:

• Suicide Bombing at Baghdad Army Recruitment Center A devastating suicide bombing occurred at an army recruitment center in Baghdad, Iraq, resulting in the deaths of at least 57 military recruits and soldiers, with an additional 123 individuals wounded. This tragic attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in post-war Iraq.
• Fuel Truck Bomb Explosion in Baghdad A fuel truck bomb exploded in a predominantly Shiite area of Baghdad, causing significant casualties with at least 8 people killed and 44 others injured. This incident further underscores the volatile security situation in the region.
• Hezbollah Claims Evidence in Hariri Assassination Hezbollah announced that it has uncovered evidence potentially implicating Israel in the 2005 assassination of Rafic Hariri, then Prime Minister of Lebanon. This claim adds another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical relations in the Middle East.
• California Same-Sex Marriage Ban Blocked The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted same-sex marriages in California, pending a constitutional review of the existing ban. This legal decision represents an ongoing battle in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
• Rod Blagojevich Convicted of Lying to FBI Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty by a federal jury of lying to the FBI. This conviction is part of a broader set of charges being deliberated, marking a significant moment in political corruption proceedings.
• Fiji Recognizes Inclusive National Identity Fiji officially expanded the term 'Fijian' to include all inhabitants of the island, including Indo-Fijians, moving beyond previous ethnic distinctions. This represents a progressive step towards national unity and inclusivity.
• Bobby Fischer Paternity Test Negative A DNA test confirmed that chess champion Bobby Fischer is not the father of a 9-year-old Filipino girl, resolving a potential paternity dispute.

Events in 2010

August 17, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 2010

August 17, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $250.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.83

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2010:

• 1 USD = 85.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0326 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0433 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.793 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.21 JPY

August 17, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Le Mans : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Nimes : 2 - 1
• Chateauroux - Le Havre : 2 - 1
• Dijon - Sedan : 1 - 1
• Grenoble - Angers : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Monaco - Montpellier : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Histon : 2 - 0
• Altrincham - Darlington : 2 - 2
• Barrow - Gateshead : 1 - 3
• Bath City - Rushden & D : 2 - 1
• Cambridge - Crawley Town : 2 - 2

August 17, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2010 can also be written as 8/17/2010 in the US and as 17/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Famous people died on August 17, 2010:

• Francesco Cossiga

  Prominent Italian politician who served as the 8th President of Italy and played a crucial role in the country's political transition during...

• Edwin Morgan

  Influential Scottish poet and translator known for his experimental and innovative poetry, who significantly contributed to contemporary...

• Frank Kermode
• Bill Millin

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
3. Taylor Swift - Mine
4. Katy Perry - California Gurls
5. Enrique Iglesias - I Like It

August 17, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Usher - There Goes My Baby
2. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
3. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride
4. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - Miss Me
5. Nicki Minaj - Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 2010 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 17, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 12:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 2010

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Someone born on August 17, 2010 is:

14 years 8 months old,

or 176 months and 26 days old,

or 769 weeks

or 5383 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2010.

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