What happened on Wednesday August 23, 2017?

Here's what happened on August 23, 2017:

• U.S. Navy leadership change after fatal collisions On August 23, 2017, the U.S. Navy announced the removal of several top officials, including the commander of the Seventh Fleet, following a series of fatal collisions involving Navy ships in the Pacific. The incidents raised serious concerns about the Navy's operational readiness and safety protocols. source: nytimes.com
• Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills at least 46 in Yemen's Sanaa On August 23, 2017, a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a two-story motel 19 miles north of Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least 46 people, primarily khat farmers. The attack was part of a series of airstrikes conducted by the coalition in the region. source: aljazeera.com
• President Trump's controversial response to Charlottesville rally On August 23, 2017, President Donald Trump faced criticism for his response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. His remarks were seen as equating the actions of white supremacists with those protesting against them, leading to widespread condemnation. source: nytimes.com
• Kim Wall Murder Investigation A tragic and gruesome discovery of journalist Kim Wall's dismembered body was found on Copenhagen shores, with police indicating deliberate dismemberment and attempts to prevent the body from floating.
• Angola's Legislative Election Angola held legislative elections to select 220 National Assembly members, marking a significant political transition following Jose Eduardo dos Santos' retirement after nearly four decades of leadership.
• Hurricane Harvey Approaches Gulf Coast Tropical Depression Harvey triggered Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches for Louisiana and Texas, with forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and potential significant storm surge, setting the stage for a major weather event.
• US Sanctions Against North Korea Support Network The Trump administration imposed targeted sanctions on Chinese and Russian firms and individuals accused of supporting North Korea's controversial weapons programs, escalating economic pressure on the regime.

Events in 2017

August 23, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $159.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.52
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.70

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8464 EUR
• 1 USD = 108.931 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7811 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2642 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2547 CAD

August 23, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2017 can also be written as 8/23/2017 in the US and as 23/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

Famous people died on August 23, 2017:

• Tony Verga

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August 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

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. Imagine Dragons - Believer
5. Charlie Puth - Attention

August 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

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. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
5. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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August 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 09:31 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 23, 2017

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Someone born on August 23, 2017 is:

8 years 9 months old,

or 105 months and 1 day old,

or 456 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3196 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2017?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2017.

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