Monday August 28, 2017: on this day

August 28, 2017 was the 240th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 2017, who was born and died on August 28, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. It, directed by Andy Muschietti), TV series (e.g. Good Game) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 2017?


August 28, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2017 can also be written as 8/28/2017 in the US and as 28/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

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August 28, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2017:

  • Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • Qalamoun offensive (july-august 2017, isil militants and their families are forced to flee their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and qalamun mountains to make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, which is under military escort from syria. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • Isil militants and their families (estimated to number around 600) begin to flee their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, which is under military escort from syria. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • Hurricane harvey: eight people have died in texas, and 30,000 houston residents are expected to seek temporary shelter.
  • 2017 china-india border standoff. india and china reach an agreement to end the two-month-old standoff by withdrawing their troops. after china started building a road on the doklam disputed territory, which both china and bhutan claim, the standoff began in june.
  • Chilean president michelle bachelet submits a bill for legalizing same-sex marriage to congress. this is two years after chile recognized civil unions between different-gender and same-gender couples.
  • Germany crime: investigations into niels hogel (a german nurse convicted of murdering two patients) revealed that there was a significantly higher death rate while he was caring for them. some estimates put the figure at as high as 84. hogel is the serial killer with the most victims in modern german history.
  • Investigations into niels hogel (a german nurse convicted of murdering two patients) revealed that the actual number of victims killed in his care was significantly higher at least 84. some estimates are even higher. hogel is the serial killer with the most victims in modern german history.
  • New mexico crime: two people are shot to death and four others are taken to hospital after a shooting at clovis library in clovis, new mexico.
  • In a shooting at clovis, new mexico library, two people are killed and four others are injured.
  • Mexico crime: mexican authorities claim that two suspect thieves were killed in a beating by a mob in tlatlauquitepec (puebla), mexico.
  • Mexican authorities have confirmed that two suspect thieves were killed in a mob attack on them and four others in tlatlauquitepec puebla, mexico.

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August 28, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 28, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.90
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $160.14
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.11

Exchange Rates on August 28, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8352 EUR
  • 1 USD = 108.637 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7734 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2627 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.252 CAD

August 28, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Braunschweig : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona B - Tenerife : 0 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Orleans - Lens : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Boreham Wood - Wrexham : 0 - 1
  • Bromley - Sutton : 0 - 1
  • Chester - Macclesfield : 0 - 2
  • Dover Athletic - Ebbsfleet : 1 - 1
  • Eastleigh - Aldershot : 0 - 0
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August 28, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 11:40 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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Who was born on August 28, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months

or 343 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2404 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2017?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 28, 2017.

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August 28, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2017:

  • Mirelle Darc

    French actress who starred in numerous films and television series, including 'A Man and a Woman' and 'The Tall Blond Man with One Black...

  • Luciano Gallusi
  • Tsutomu Hata
  • Jud Heathcote
  • Jo Dong-jin
  • Bobby Boyd
  • Mahmoud Abbas
  • David Torrence
  • Luciano Fusari
  • Maëlys de Araujo

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 2017:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 28, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Wild Thoughts
  3. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Believer

August 28, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 28, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wild Thoughts
  2. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  3. - Unforgettable
  4. - That's What I Like
  5. - I'm The One

August 28, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

August 28, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Felices Los 4
  4. - Escapate Conmigo
  5. - El Amante

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August 28, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It

It

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Andy Muschietti

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis

Country: United States of America

American Made

American Made

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons

Country: United States of America

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

August 28, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Good Game

Good Game

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mary Ratliff

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

Somewhere Between

Somewhere Between

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

The Orville

The Orville

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

August 28, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 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 August 28, 2017?

On August 28, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2017?

On August 28, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 2017?

On August 28, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 2017?

August 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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