Wednesday December 06, 2017: on this day

December 06, 2017 was the 340th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 06, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 06, 2017, who was born and died on December 06, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. She'S Gotta Have It) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 2017?


December 06, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 340th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2017 can also be written as 12/6/2017 in the US and as 6/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 06, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 2017:

  • Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
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  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor's eastern euphrates river village.
  • A petition by thousands of people online is answered by the new york metropolitan museum of art. the museum refuses stop displaying the balthus painting, therese revant.
  • Finland celebrates 100 years of independence.
  • Michelin has released its first michelin guide to bangkok, thailand. this is the sixth asian city and the second in southeast asia after singapore.
  • Weinstein effect: time magazine's 2017 time person of the year is the "silence breakers", which includes those who participated in #metoo.
  • Time magazine has named the 2017 time person of the year the "silence breakers", which includes those involved in the #metoo campaign.
  • Unicef estimates that 17 million babies around the world may have brain problems due to exposure to toxic levels six times greater than what is considered safe in the air.
  • Donald trump, the us president, recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital and orders the u.s. to move its embassy from tel aviv into jerusalem. the united states department of state issues an international travel warning to israel, jerusalem, and the west bank. it will last until december 20. amman, the u.s. embassy suspends routine public service and stops embassy travel in jordan. u.s. citizens are issued vigilance warnings by the london and berlin embassies.
  • Benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, praises the announcement for being a "historical landmark."
  • Mahmoud abbas, president of the state of palestine, says the move is detrimental to the u.s. role as peace mediator. hamas, a palestinian islamist group, says that the decision will "open the gates of hell for u.s. interest in the region."
  • It is a dangerous measure, which the arab league says would have repercussions. the u.s. will also be questioned as a trusted mediator in peace negotiations.
  • Protests against this decision break out in turkey, state of palestine and jordan. (bbc),
  • This decision draws criticism from u.s. key allies, including france, germany, the eu and the united kingdom.
  • Pope francis calls for respect for jerusalem's status quo and urges "wisdom" and "prudence" in order to avoid more conflict.
  • Antonio guterres, secretary general of the united nations, criticizes the announcement and says that it "would jeopardise peace prospects for israelis or palestinians".
  • Eight of the fifteen current members of the united nations security council call for an urgent meeting to discuss the u.s. decision. it is scheduled for december 8.
  • Suspected sonic attack against the united states embassy in havana. investigators find brain abnormalities among the victims. the term "sonic" is not being used to describe the attacks. there is increasing doubt that it was caused by an electronic device. however, the victims' sound can be attributed to brain damage. doctors believe that sound cannot cause brain damage.
  • Investigators find brain abnormalities in victims. the term "sonic" is not being used to describe the attacks. there is increasing doubt that it was caused by a device with sonic capabilities. however, the sound victims hear may be a result of brain damage. doctors believe that sound cannot cause brain damage.
  • Sanctions against north korea: a study by the institute for science and international security shows that 49 countries have violated united nations sanctions against north korea between march 2014 and september 2017. this was in varying degrees.
  • A study by the institute for science and international security found that 49 countries had violated united nations sanctions against north korea between march 2014 and september 2017. this was in varying degrees.
  • France crime: a french court doesn't order suleyman kerimov to be taken into custody, but instead sets a eur40million bail and tighter controls. kerimov was detained on november 21 for money laundering and tax fraud.
  • Politics in lebanon: the lebanese are cautiously welcoming a political agreement that allows prime minister saadhariri's unexpected resignation of november 4th.
  • The lebanese are cautiously welcoming a political agreement that allows prime minister saad haridi to officially resign his november 4th resignation.
  • Ukrainian crisis: police raid an incorrect tent at a protest camp in kiev but fail to arrest mikheil saakashvili, the stateless leader of the opposition. according to a police source, special operations are being planned by police and will be launched "in the near future".
  • Police in kiev raided the wrong tent at an activist camp and failed to arrest mikheil saakashvili, a stateless leader of the opposition. according to a police source, special operations are being planned by police and will be launched "in the near future".
  • Russia's politics: vladimir putin, president of russia, announces his participation to the 2018 presidential election.
  • The u.s. government accountability office begins a study on the length of freight trains.
  • Ulas j1342+0928 - a study published in nature, the astrophysical journal letters, describes the discovery and description of the most distant supermassive dark hole ever discovered. it is approximately 13.1 billion lightyears away.
  • The discovery of the largest supermassive black hole, approximately 13.1 billion light-years away, was described in nature and astrophysical journal letters.
  • 2017-18 uefa champions league - in football, cristiano rogo is the joint all-time top scorer at the uefa champions league group stages. he also became the first to score in all six group phase matches. 's 3-2 victory against borussia dortmund. liverpool f.c. won 7-0 against fc spartak moscow. liverpool f.c. is the fifth english club to reach the knockout stage; it's also the first.
  • Cristiano ronaldo is now the joint all-time top scorer for football in the uefa champions league group stages. he also becomes the first player to score in all six match group stages, adding to real madrid c.f. 's 3-2 victory against borussia dortmund. liverpool f.c. won 7-0 against fc spartak moscow. liverpool f.c. is the fifth english club to reach the knockout stage; it's also the first.
  • Donald trump's administration officially announces the recognition of jerusalem as the capital of israel.

December 06, 2017: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 06, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 06, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $167.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $81.55
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.69

Exchange Rates on December 06, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.847 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.238 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7474 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3221 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2791 CAD
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December 06, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 10:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 2018.

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Who was born on December 06, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months and 13 days old,

or 327 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2295 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2017?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 06, 2017.

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December 06, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 2017:

  • Clelia Moser

    Clelia Moser was a renowned biologist known for her research on genetics and cell biology.

  • Laura Grisi
  • Kathleen Karr
  • George Killian
  • Cyrus Young
  • Juan Luis Buñuel
  • William H. Gass

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

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December 06, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 2017:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 06, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rockstar
  2. - Havana
  3. - Gucci Gang
  4. - Thunder
  5. - Perfect

December 06, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rockstar
  2. - Gucci Gang
  3. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  4. - No Limit
  5. - 1-800-273-8255

December 06, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 06, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 06, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Gente
  2. - Despacito
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - Mayores
  5. - Escapate Conmigo

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December 06, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Suburbicon

Suburbicon

Release year: 2017

Directed by: George Clooney

Starring: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac, Noah Jupe

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

December 06, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

She's Gotta Have It

She's Gotta Have It

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Spike Lee

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Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Ghosted

Ghosted

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Matt Baker

Bizim Hikaye

Bizim Hikaye

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Yasin Uslu

Counterpart

Counterpart

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

December 06, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rooster Bar by John Grisham

The Rooster Bar

By:

Three law students drowning in debt decide to expose a hedge-fund operator who runs a series of third-tier, shady law schools? They even included their own

The Midnight Line by Lee Child

The Midnight Line

By:

BONUS:

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition by Carol Aebersold, Chanda Bell

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

By:

Only book. No Elf.

Fifty Shades Darker by E L James

Fifty Shades Darker

By:

MORE THAN 150 MILLION COPIED WORLDWIDE. A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Anastasia Steele broke off their relationship because of Christian Grey's singular tastes and dark secrets. She is now starting a new career at a Seattle publishing house. But

The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson

The People vs. Alex Cross

By:

The People vs. Alex Cross

December 06, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 06, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 06, 2017?

On December 06, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2017?

On December 06, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 2017?

On December 06, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for December 2017?

December 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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