Historical Events
Inflatable Trump-like Chicken
Giant inflatable chicken resembling US President Donald Trump placed outside US White House as a political protest
- Nepal's parliament bans menstruation huts (comes into effect August 2018)
- North Korea says it plans to fire rockets on US territory Guam in continuing escalation of tension between it and the US
Famous Deaths
- Aili Jõgi, Estonian freedom fighter, dies at 86
- Al McCandless, American Republican politician (Rep-R-CA 1983-95), dies at 90
- Marián Varga, Slovak musician (Prúdy), dies at 70
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About August 9, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
