Friday March 17, 2017: on this day

March 17, 2017 was the 76th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 17, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 17, 2017, who was born and died on March 17, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Iron Fist) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 2017?


March 17, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2017 can also be written as 3/17/2017 in the US and as 17/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

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March 17, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 2017:

  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),
  • Unknown perpetrator uses an apache helicopter to attack a boat carrying somali refugees offshore yemen. he killed at least 40 and injured 35 others. (reuters),
  • War in north-west pakistan: eight people were killed when gunmen stormed a pakistani military base near the border to afghanistan. jamaat-ul-ahrar is a tehrik-i-taliban pakistan faction that claimed responsibility.
  • Eight people were killed when gunmen attacked a pakistani military base near the border to afghanistan. jamaat-ul-ahrar is a faction from tehrik-i-taliban pakistan.
  • Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta announced in spain that it would fully disarm by april 8, 2017.
  • The basque separatist group eta in spain announces it will completely disarm by april 8, 2017.
  • Peru's heavy flooding causes at least 67 deaths and thousands of people to flee their homes.
  • Donna brazile, the former chair of democratic national committee and ex-cnn contributor, admitted that she had sent some questions to hillary clinton's campaign in last year's democratic primaries before bernie sanders' debates.
  • French mathematician yves meyer is awarded the abel prize in recognition of his mathematical theory of wavelets. the guardian

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March 17, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.03
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $141.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.91
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $176.29

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9305 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8065 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.296 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3346 CAD

March 17, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 0
  • Braunschweig - Heidenheim : 3 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Wurzburger Kickers : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Las Palmas - Villarreal : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Gimnastic - Elche : 1 - 3
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March 17, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 17, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:08 pm and setting at 10:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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Who was born on March 17, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 1 month old,

or 85 months and 8 days old,

or 370 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2596 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2017?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 17, 2017.

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March 17, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 2017:

  • John Herbers

    Renowned journalist who covered the Civil Rights Movement for The New York Times.

  • Dereke Walcott

    Dereke Walcott was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992.

  • Kare Wagner

    Acclaimed painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Armando Plebe
  • Robert Day
  • Piarres Charritton

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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March 17, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 2017:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 2017:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 13th and March 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
  4. - That's What I Like
  5. - Something Just Like This

March 17, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad And Boujee
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - Love On The Brain
  4. - Tunnel Vision
  5. - Bounce Back

March 17, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 17, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 17, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Chantaje
  3. - Subeme La Radio
  4. - El Amante
  5. - Adios Amor

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March 17, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Power Rangers

Power Rangers

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Dean Israelite

Starring: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin

Country: United States of America

CHiPs

CHiPs

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Dax Shepard

Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rosa Salazar

Country: United States of America

March 17, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

March 17, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 17, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on March 17, 2017?

On March 17, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 2017?

On March 17, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 2017?

On March 17, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for March 2017?

March 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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