What happened on Saturday August 19, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 19, 2017:

• Barcelona Terror Attack on Las Ramblas A terrorist drove a van into crowds on Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, killing 16 people and injuring 120 in a deliberate vehicular attack.
• Khatauli Train Derailment A catastrophic train accident near Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in at least 23 fatalities and 156 injuries, causing significant loss of life and highlighting railway safety concerns.
• Syrian Civil War Ceasefire Violation Despite a Russian-sponsored ceasefire agreement, Syrian government forces launched attacks on rebel-held eastern Damascus suburbs using barrel bombs, resulting in at least five civilian casualties and potential war crimes.
• Lebanese Armed Forces Counter ISIS The Lebanese Armed Forces launched Operation Fajr al-Joroud, successfully reclaiming 30km of territory near the Lebanon-Syria border from ISIS militants, killing 20 militants while sustaining 10 troop injuries.
• USS Indianapolis Wreckage Discovery The wreckage of the USS Indianapolis, a historic World War II heavy cruiser torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1945, was discovered on the North Pacific Ocean floor. The ship had been delivering parts for the Little Boy nuclear weapon, and 317 sailors and marines miraculously survived after days of shark attacks.
• Atlantic Salmon Ecological Incident A massive environmental mishap occurred when tens of thousands of non-native Atlantic salmon were accidentally released into Washington waters during the Cypress Island salmon pen break, potentially disrupting local marine ecosystems.
• Surgut Terrorist Attack in Russia A 23-year-old terrorist stabbed and injured eight people in Surgut, Russia, before being neutralized by police. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Funeral of Ruth Pfau A state funeral was held in Pakistan for Ruth Pfau, a German-born Catholic nun nicknamed 'Pakistan's Mother Teresa', who dedicated her life to eliminating leprosy in South Asia.
• Australian Dual Citizenship Controversy Australian senator Nick Xenophon was found to have dual citizenship with Britain, potentially triggering constitutional complications.
• Tonga Earthquake A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near the Pacific Island of Tonga, with no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

Events in 2017

August 19, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 2017

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

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

Famous people died on August 19, 2017:

• Dick Gregory

  Pioneering African American comedian, civil rights activist, and social critic who used humor to challenge racial injustice and was deeply...

• Brian Aldiss

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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.

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 music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

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

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 Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on August 19, 2017 is:

7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 26 days old,

or 403 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2826 days old,

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

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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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.

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