What happened on Wednesday September 06, 2017?

Here's what happened on September 06, 2017:

• Hurricane Irma Devastates Caribbean Islands On September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds near 185 mph, impacted several Caribbean islands, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Saint Martin. The hurricane caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and critical services, leading to significant humanitarian needs across the affected regions. source: pressroom.oecs.int
• Facebook's Russian Ad Controversy On September 6, 2017, Facebook disclosed that approximately 500 accounts, likely originating from Russia, had purchased $100,000 worth of ads on the platform between June 2015 and May 2017. These ads, linked to about 470 inauthentic accounts and pages, focused on divisive social and political issues without explicitly mentioning the election or presidential candidates. Facebook reported this information to U.S. authorities investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. source: time.com
• Hurricane Irma Casualties and Damage On September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean. The hurricane led to numerous fatalities and injuries, with significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and critical services. The affected regions faced extensive humanitarian challenges, including the need for emergency relief and recovery efforts. source: pressroom.oecs.int
• Barbuda Devastated by Hurricane Irma Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne reported that Hurricane Irma had rendered Barbuda 'barely inhabitable', with approximately 90% of the island's structures destroyed, representing a near-total devastation of the community.
• Business Leaders Lobby for DACA Dreamers Prominent U.S. business leaders from companies including Facebook, Marriott International, and JPMorgan Chase lobbied Congress to develop a permanent legislative solution for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients, highlighting the economic and human impact of immigration policy.
• Catalonia Approves Independence Referendum The Catalan Parliament controversially approved a referendum on independence from Spain, with Speaker Carme Forcadell pushing the measure through despite opposition objections and potential legal challenges.
• Trump Reaches Bipartisan Budget Deal President Donald Trump unexpectedly sided with Democrats to negotiate a government funding agreement extending until December 15, 2017, demonstrating a potential shift in political negotiation strategies.
• Pope Francis Visits Colombia Pope Francis arrived in Colombia for a historic five-day pastoral visit, fulfilling a promise made in early 2016 following the landmark peace treaty that ended decades of civil conflict. His visit symbolizes hope, reconciliation, and healing for a nation emerging from prolonged internal strife.
• Bangladesh-Myanmar Border Tensions Escalating tensions between Bangladesh and Myanmar emerged as Bangladesh accused the Myanmar Army of placing landmines along their shared border to prevent Rohingya refugees from returning. Myanmar categorically denied these allegations, further complicating the humanitarian crisis.
• European Court Upholds Migration Policy The European Court of Justice dismissed complaints from Slovakia and Hungary regarding the EU's migration policy, affirming Brussels' authority to mandate asylum seeker distribution among member states.
• U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Resigns Stanley Fischer, Vice Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, announced his resignation effective October 2017, eight months before his term's scheduled conclusion. This unexpected departure signals potential shifts in the Federal Reserve's leadership and monetary policy direction.
• Hurricane Katia Threatens Mexican Coast Hurricane Katia, a Category 1 storm with winds of 75 mph, was positioned approximately 185 miles from Mexico's Veracruz Gulf Coast. Moving slowly at 3 miles per hour, the hurricane posed significant potential threat to the region.
• Arizona Air National Guard F-16 Crash A tragic aviation incident occurred near Safford, Arizona, when an F-16 fighter jet crashed, resulting in the death of its pilot. The crash underscores the inherent risks faced by military aviation personnel during training and operational missions.

Events in 2017

September 06, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 06, 2017

September 06, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 06, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.89
• Apple AAPL: opens at $162.71
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $143.88

Exchange Rates on September 06, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8383 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.174 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7664 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2481 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2235 CAD

September 06, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 249th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 2017 can also be written as 9/6/2017 in the US and as 6/9/2017 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 2017 in September 2017 calendar

Famous people died on September 06, 2017:

• Kate Millett

  Pioneering feminist scholar, author of 'Sexual Politics', and influential activist who significantly advanced feminist theory and women's...

• Peter Luck

  Australian journalist and television host (b. 1944).

• Lotfi Zadeh
• Carlo Caffarra

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September 06, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 06, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
4. Imagine Dragons - Believer
5. Charlie Puth - Attention

September 06, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 06, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
2. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
3. French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th is Virgo.

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September 06, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 06, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 06, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 06, 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 September 06, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:47 pm and setting at 07:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on September 06, 2017

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Someone born on September 06, 2017 is:

8 years 6 months old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 06, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on September 06, 2017.

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