Saturday August 19, 2017: on this day

August 19, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 231st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2017 can also be written as 8/19/2017 in the US and as 19/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on August 19, 2017:

• Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
• Syrian civil war: a day following a russian-sponsored ceasefire with a rebel group, syrian government aircraft and artillery struck rebel-held eastern damascus suburbs with barrel bombs. at least five civilians were killed in these areas.
• A russian-sponsored ceasefire was reached with a rebel group on the day that the syrian government agreed to a halt to fighting in the capital's last opposition enclave. syrian government planes and artillery struck rebel-held eastern damascus suburbs with barrel bombs. at least five civilians were killed in hamouriya and zalamka, as well as several cases of suffocation by rockets laced with chlorine, which were fired at the frontlines of jobar and ain terma and ain terma.
• Lebanese armed forces launch operation fajr al-joroud to end the syrian civil war in lebanon. they retake 30km of territory close to the lebanon-syria border that was formerly occupied isis militants. twenty isis militants were killed, and 10 lebanese troops were injured.
• Operation fajr al joroud is launched by the lebanese armed forces. it retakes 30km of territory close to the lebanon-syria border that was formerly occupied isis militants. twenty isis militants were killed, and 10 lebanese soldiers sustained injuries.
• Religion in pakistan: a state funeral is held in pakistan for ruth pfau, a german-born catholic nun. she was known as "pakistan’s mother teresa" and devoted her entire life to eliminating leprosy in south asia.
• 2017 earthquakes: a magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurs west of tonga, pacific island. there are no immediate reports on casualties or damage.
• The pacific island of tonga is shaken by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake. there are no immediate reports on casualties or damage.
• 2017 khatauli train accident: a train derails close to khatauli in uttar pradesh, india. this caused at least 23 deaths and 156 injury. (reuters),
• A train collided with a wall near khatauli in uttar pradesh, india. this caused at least 23 deaths and 156 injury. (reuters),
• Us navy losses during world war ii: the uss indianapolis heavy-cruiser is found on the north pacific ocean floor. it was torpedoed in 1945 by the imperial japanese navy sub i-58. after 4-5 days of being attacked by sharks, 317 u.s. sailors/marines survived the sinking and were eventually rescued.
• The wreckage of uss indianapolis, a heavy cruiser that was torpedoed in 1945 by the imperial japanese navy sub i-58, was discovered on the north pacific ocean floor. it had been delivering parts for the little boy nuclear weapon. after 4-5 days of being attacked by sharks, 317 u.s. sailors/marines survived the sinking and were eventually rescued.
• 2017 australian constitutional crisis: australian senator nick xenophon was found to have dual citizenship with britain.
• Australian senator nick xenophon was discovered to have dual citizenship with britain.
• Politics in nigeria: nigerian state tv reports that president muhammadu buhari has returned to nigeria after a three-month illness leave in britain.
• Donald trump's political appointments: pastor a.r. bernard is the first religious leader to resign as a member of the president's evangelical advisory council.
• 2017-18 togolese protests: togolese protestors killed two and wounded 13 during anti-government demonstrations.
• During anti-government protests, two people were killed and thirteen others were injured in togo.
• Tens of thousands of farmed non-native atlantic salmon are accidentally released into the wild in washington waters in the 2017 cypress island atlantic salmon pen break.

August 19, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 19, 2017:

• 1 USD = 1.2598 AUD
• 1 USD = 17.6855 MXN
• 1 AUD = 0.9969 CAD

August 19, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Cagliari : 3 - 0
• Verona - Napoli : 1 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Eupen - Oostende : 2 - 1
• Genk - Charleroi : 0 - 1
• Mechelen - Antwerp : 1 - 2
• Waasland-Beveren - Lokeren : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hamburg - Augsburg : 1 - 0
• Hertha - Stuttgart : 2 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• Mainz - Hannover : 0 - 1
• Schalke 04 - RB Leipzig : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Sandhausen : 0 - 4
• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 0
• Heidenheim - Duisburg : 1 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 07:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

• Bill Clinton

  American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

• Matthew Perry

  Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

• Nandana Sen

  Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

• John Stamos

  John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

• Valérie Kaprisky

  French actress.

• Jill St. John

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• Kyra Sedgwick

  Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

• Maria de Medeiros

  Portuguese actress and director.

• Peter Gallagher

  Armonk, new york -- actor.

• Fred Thompson

  He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 19th

You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months and 28 days old,

or 347 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2432 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 2017?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 19, 2017.

Famous people died on August 19, 2017:

• Biran Aldiss

  Biran Aldiss was a prolific British science fiction author known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

• Dick Gregory

  American comedian, entertainer, and activist.

• Bea Wain

  Bea Wain was a popular big band singer known for hits like 'Deep Purple' and 'Heart and Soul'.

• Joan Trayter
• Valerij Isakov
• Karl Otto Götz
• Charles Bentley
• Mario Roberto Cassari

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

• Groucho Marx

  Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

• Jessie Matthews

  Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

• Alastair Sim

  Scottish actor on film and stage.

• Hermione Baddeley

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

• Utpal Dutt

  Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

• Linus Pauling

  American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

• Fredrico García Lorca

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

• Romyn Fisher

  Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

• James Foley

  American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

Holidays on August 19, 2017:

• Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
• RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
• Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
• National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
• National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 2017:

• World Humanitarian Day

August 19, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. Imagine Dragons - Believer

August 19, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
5. Post Malone Featuring Quavo - Congratulations

August 19, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
3. Maluma - Felices Los 4
4. Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
5. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox Or Sean Paul - Subeme La Radio