What happened on Thursday January 26, 2017?

Here's what happened on January 26, 2017:

• Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to two and a half minutes to midnight, the closest it had been since 1953. The decision was influenced by concerns over nuclear weapons and climate change, reflecting heightened global security risks. source: theguardian.com
• Mexico-US diplomatic tension over border wall Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto canceled a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump following Trump's executive order to begin constructing a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. Peña Nieto, a critic of the proposed wall, had consistently stated that Mexico would not bear the costs of construction. source: time.com
• Mass Resignation at US State Department On January 26, 2017, 46 senior diplomats at the U.S. State Department resigned in protest of President Trump's executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The resignations highlighted internal dissent within the department regarding the administration's immigration policies. source: nytimes.com
• Libyan National Army Captures Ansar al-Sharia Stronghold in Benghazi The Libyan National Army successfully captured the last stronghold of Ansar al-Sharia terrorist group in Benghazi, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing Libyan Civil War.
• Greece Blocks Extradition of Turkish Soldiers The Supreme Court of Greece refused to extradite eight Turkish soldiers accused of involvement in the 2016 Turkish coup d'etat attempt.
• Venezuela's Oil Export Crisis Venezuela's state-owned oil company faces severe economic challenges, with over four million barrels of oil unable to be delivered due to inability to pay for essential maritime inspections and hull cleaning.
• Gambian Political Crisis Resolution President Adama Barrow returns to Gambia after being sworn in in Senegal, effectively ending the country's political crisis.
• Deadly Avalanches in Jammu & Kashmir A series of devastating avalanches near the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir claimed the lives of 14 Indian Army soldiers and 4 civilians, highlighting the region's dangerous winter conditions.
• Deadly Winter Conditions in Afghanistan Tragic winter conditions in Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of at least 27 children due to heavy snow and extreme freezing temperatures lasting two to three days.
• Former Gambian Minister Held for Human Rights Violations Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian interior minister, is being detained in Switzerland on human rights violation charges.
• Dutch Minister Resigns Over Misinformation Ard van der Steur, Netherlands Minister of Security and Justice, resigned after misleading the House of Representatives regarding a payment scandal.

Events in 2017

January 26, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 2017

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January 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 26, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $121.67
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.06

Exchange Rates on January 26, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9361 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.544 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7941 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3281 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3092 CAD

January 26, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Eupen - Standard : 2 - 2

January 26, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2017 can also be written as 1/26/2017 in the US and as 26/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

Famous people died on January 26, 2017:

• Barbara Hale

  Barbara Hale was an American actress best known for her role as Della Street on the long-running television series 'Perry Mason.' Her career spanned film, television, and radio from the 1940s through the 1990s. [bio]

• Mike Connors

  Mike Connors was an American actor best known for his role as Joe Mannix in the television detective series 'Mannix,' which aired from 1967 to 1975. He had a career spanning film, television, and stage, earning acclaim for his distinctive performances. [bio]

• Tam Dalyell

  Prominent Scottish politician and academic known for his significant contributions to British political discourse and parliamentary debates.

• Barbara Howard

  Canadian sprinter and educator (b. 1920).

• Lindy Delapenha

  Jamaican footballer and sports journalist (b. 1927).

• Miikka Toivola
• Anne-Marie Colchen

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
4. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

January 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
5. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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January 26, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2017 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 2017

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Someone born on January 26, 2017 is:

9 years 2 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2017?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 26, 2017.

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