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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 2018What happened on Wednesday October 17, 2018?
About October 17th, 2018, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 2018, tensions escalated in the Gaza-Israel conflict, with multiple rocket attacks reported. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes targeting Hamas positions, leading to casualties on both sides.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 2018 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch
More about October 17th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 2018.
October 17, 2018: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 2018:
- Gaza-Israel rocket conflict escalates On October 17, 2018, tensions escalated in the Gaza-Israel conflict, with multiple rocket attacks reported. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes targeting Hamas positions, leading to casualties on both sides. source: bbc.com
- Canada legalizes recreational cannabis use On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country worldwide, after Uruguay, to legalize recreational cannabis use. The Cannabis Act allows adults aged 18 and over to possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public. The legislation aims to regulate and restrict access to cannabis, with the goal of reducing the illegal market and protecting youth. source: canada.ca
- 2018 European floods In mid-October 2018, several European countries, including France, Germany, and Switzerland, experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. The floods led to property damage, displacement of residents, and raised concerns about climate change and urban planning. source: bbc.com
- Vietnam War Veteran Honored Retired U.S. Marine veteran John Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump, recognizing his exceptional bravery and service during the Vietnam War.
- Greece-Macedonia Diplomatic Shift The Greek Foreign Minister resigned following discussions with the Greek Defence Minister, in the context of the ongoing Greece-Macedonia naming dispute and diplomatic negotiations.
October 17, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 17, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 17, 2018:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.94
- Apple AAPL: opens at $222.30
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $111.68
- General Electric GE: opens at $12.25
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $135.89
Exchange Rates on October 17, 2018:
- 1 USD = 0.8694 EUR
- 1 USD = 112.621 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7632 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.4071 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3028 CAD
What day of the week was October 17, 2018?
October 17, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 2018 can also be written as 10/17/2018 in the US and as 17/10/2018 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 2018 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 12:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 2018.
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How old is someone born on October 17, 2018?
Someone born on October 17, 2018 is:
7 years 5 months old,
or 89 months and 17 days old,
or 389 weeks and 2 days old,
or 2725 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2018?
There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2018?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 17, 2018.
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