Friday December 08, 2017: on this day

December 08, 2017 was the 342nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 2017, who was born and died on December 08, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2017?


December 08, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2017 can also be written as 12/8/2017 in the US and as 8/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 08, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2017:

  • Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2017 semuliki attack. suspected militants of the allied democratic forces in north kivu (dr congo) kill at least 15 united nations peacekeepers, mostly tanzanians, and five congolese troops, and also wound 53 others. unknown number of rebels have been killed. since 1999, more than 90 peacekeepers were killed.
  • Suspected allied democratic forces militants killed at least 15 united nations peacekeepers (mostly tanzanian) and five congolese soldiers in north kivu. they also wound 53 others. unknown number of rebels have been killed. since 1999, more than 90 peacekeepers were killed.
  • Relations japan-european union: japan and the european union announce they have reached an agreement on a trade deal.
  • December 2017, california wildfires: donald trump signs an emergency declaration for california, which allows the federal emergency management agency (fema) to coordinate disaster relief efforts in five southern california counties.
  • Donald trump signs off on california's emergency declaration request, which allows the federal emergency management agency (fema) to coordinate disaster relief efforts in five southern california counties.
  • Sergei lavrov, russia's minister for foreign affairs, stated that israel's recognition of jerusalem as its capital is against common sense.
  • In bethlehem and hebron, there are violent clashes. dozens of people throw rocks at israel defense forces, who respond with tear gas or water cannon. over 200 people were injured. one person was killed. one person was killed at the gaza strip border by the health minister of the palestinian national authority.
  • On friday, holy day, protestors from the arab and muslim worlds took to the streets to show solidarity with the palestinians as well as outrage over the u.s. actions.
  • 14 of 15 members of the united nations security council denounce the united states position on jerusalem.
  • Brexit negotiations: the european union, the united kingdom and the european union reach an agreement on the first stage in brexit. this includes the status of ireland's border with the united kingdom.
  • The european union and britain reach an agreement on the first stage in brexit, including the status and border between the u.k. & ireland.
  • 2017 north korean crisis, japan and north korea relations: japan's minister of defense has stated that japan is going to purchase medium-range missiles. for a country that has renounced its right to wage war, this purchase is controversial.
  • According to the japanese minister of defense, his country will purchase medium-range missiles. for a country that has renounced its right to wage war, this purchase is highly controversial.
  • Treaty on european union, poland politics: poland's sejm approves controversial changes to the judiciary amid allegations of a threat to democracy.
  • The sejm of poland approves controversial changes to the judiciary amid allegations of threat to democracy.
  • Japan crime: three people are killed by swords in a rampage near the tomioka hachiman shrine.
  • Three people are killed during a rampage that involved swords near japan's tomioka hachiman shrine.
  • 2017 united states political scandals: trent franks (a united states representative representing arizona's 8thcongressional district) announces his immediate resignation following allegations that franks asked a female staffer for a surrogate mom for him. franks had previously stated that he would be resigning from congress in january 2018.
  • Trent franks, the united states representative for arizona's eighth congressional district, has announced his immediate resignation following allegations that franks asked a female staffer for a surrogate mom for him. franks had previously stated that he would be resigning from congress in january 2018.
  • Trump signs continuing resolution to stop a government shutdown for two more weeks in the 2018 united states federal budget. congress has until december 22nd to resolve differences regarding funding daca, chip and tax reform. the budget control act of 2011 limits military funding.
  • Presidency donald trump: the white house announced that dina powell, deputy national security advisor to trump's administration, will be leaving the trump administration in early 2018.
  • Ukrainian crisis: mikheil sakashvili is again detained by the national police of ukraine. since december 5, he was on the loose. he is a leader of anti-corruption rallies against petro poroshenko.
  • The national police of ukraine has again arrested mikheil saakashvili. since december 5, he was on the loose. he is a leader of anti-corruption rallies against petro poroshenko.

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December 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $170.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $83.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.94

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8493 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.386 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.747 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3299 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2841 CAD
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December 08, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 08, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 12:04 pm.

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 08, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months and 21 days old,

or 329 weeks

or 2303 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2017?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 08, 2017.

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December 08, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2017:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Midnight Line by Lee Child

The Midnight Line

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

By:

Greg Heffley and his loved ones are moving out of town. The Heffleys are feeling the effects of the cold and stress of the holiday season and decide to take a vacation to a tropical island resort to get some …

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder

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NOW, A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO STARRING JULIA ROTERS, OWEN WILSON AND JACOB TREMBLAY The

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

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

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Only book. No Elf.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It! by Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!

By:

Semi-Finalist in the #1 New York Times BestsellerGoodReads Award.

December 08, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 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 08, 2017?

On December 08, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2017?

On December 08, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2017?

On December 08, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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.

Discover how December 2017 calendar looked like.

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