Historical Events
- Authorities say floods across Bangladesh, Nepal and India have killed more 1200 people and damaged 697,000 houses
- Brazilian court blocks President Michel Temer from abolishing Renca, which would open parts of the Amazon to mining
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma forms near Cape Verde Islands, will go on to become category 5 hurricane and kill at least 102
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Event of Interest
Late author Terry Pratchett' unfinished works destroyed by steamroller as per his instructions
Terry Pratchett
2017 Highlights
About August 30, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
