What happened on Tuesday January 02, 2018?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2018:

• Trump's Controversial Tweet on Palestinian Aid On January 2, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that the United States would withhold financial aid to the Palestinian Authority, accusing them of not engaging in peace negotiations with Israel. This decision drew criticism from Palestinian leaders and the international community, who viewed it as undermining efforts for peace in the Middle East. The U.S. administration's move was part of a broader strategy to pressure the Palestinian leadership into resuming negotiations with Israel. source: reuters.com
• Nuclear Rhetoric Between Trump and Kim Jong Un On January 2, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged heated rhetoric regarding nuclear weapons. President Trump referred to his nuclear button as 'much bigger and more powerful' than Kim's, while Kim Jong Un responded by stating that the 'nuclear button is on his desk at all times.' This exchange heightened tensions between the two nations and raised concerns about the potential for military conflict. source: reuters.com
• Iranian Protests Escalate On January 2, 2018, anti-government protests in Iran escalated, with demonstrations spreading to additional cities and reports of increased violence. The Iranian government responded with warnings of a crackdown, and reports indicated that at least 21 people had been killed during the protests. The unrest led to increased international attention and calls for restraint from both the Iranian government and the international community. source: aljazeera.com
• U.S. Blocks Ant Financial's MoneyGram Acquisition The U.S. government blocked Ant Financial's proposed acquisition of MoneyGram, citing national security concerns and potential risks to financial infrastructure.
• Vice Media Suspends Executives amid Misconduct Allegations In response to the ongoing Weinstein effect, Vice Media suspended its top executives pending an internal investigation into accusations of misconduct.
• Israel's Plan to Deport African Migrants Israel announced plans to deport African migrants residing illegally in the country, giving them 90 days to leave or face potential arrest, sparking international human rights concerns.
• Extreme Cold Grips United States The year 2018 began with record-breaking low temperatures across the United States, causing at least two deaths and prompting widespread wind chill advisories from South Texas to Canada.
• Pasamayo Bus Accident in Peru A tragic bus accident occurred along a coastal road in Peru, resulting in the deaths of at least 48 people when the coach crashed into a cliff.
• Woburn Safari Park Fire A devastating fire at Woburn Safari Park resulted in the death of 13 Patas monkeys, highlighting the vulnerability of wildlife in captive environments.

Events in 2018

January 02, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2018

January 02, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.82
• Apple AAPL: opens at $170.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.50

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8291 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.227 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7358 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2774 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2514 CAD

January 02, 2018 was a Tuesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2018 can also be written as 1/2/2018 in the US and as 2/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 2018:

• Thomas S. Monson

  Thomas S. Monson was a prominent American religious leader who served as the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

• Ferdinando Imposimato

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January 02, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2018 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
4. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit

January 02, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 2018 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
4. Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B - MotorSport
5. Eminem Featuring Ed Sheeran - River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2018 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 2018 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 January 02, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:40 pm and setting at 08:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 2018.

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Someone born on January 02, 2018 is:

8 years 3 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2018?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 02, 2018.

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