Friday December 22, 2017: on this day

December 22, 2017 was the 356th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 22, 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 22, 2017, who was born and died on December 22, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Happy Ending) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 2017?


December 22, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2017 can also be written as 12/22/2017 in the US and as 22/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 22, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 2017:

  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • Protests against u.s. recognition jerusalem as israeli capital: two palestinians were shot dead and 60 more are injured by israeli gunfire. thousands of protesters are gathering along the gaza border fence in all seven west bank towns and east jerusalem to oppose the u.s. announcement.
  • Two palestinians are killed and 60 are injured by israeli soldiers gunfire, as thousands of protesters march along the gaza border fence in all seven west bank towns and east jerusalem against the u.s. declaration.
  • Bitcoin economics: bitcoin's digital currency loses a third within 24 hours.
  • Within 24 hours, the digital cryptocurrency bitcoin lost a third its value.
  • Csx corporation has named jim foote as its chief operating officer. he succeeds e. hunter harrison, who died last week. harrison had initiated a restructuring campaign less then a year ago.
  • Apple inc. lawsuit: apple inc. is facing backlash after admitting that they deliberately slowed down the speed of some older phones. (cnet),
  • Apple inc. is facing lawsuits and backlash after admitting that they deliberately slowed down some older phones' speeds. (cnet),
  • According to the philippine coast guard, 252 passengers and crew were rescued. five people died when a ferry capsized east of manila on thursday.
  • United states recognizes jerusalem as israeli capital. the palestinian president mahmoud abdul abbas said that he would not accept any u.s. peace plan with israel because it had recognized jerusalem as israel’s capital.
  • Mahmoud abbas, the palestinian president, has declared that he will not accept any u.s. peace plan with israel because it recognizes jerusalem as israel’s capital.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: a unanimous resolution by the united nations security council imposes new sanctions against north korea. it caps oil product imports at 500,000 barrels per year, a 90% reduction, and requires north koreans who are working abroad to be repatriated within 24 months.
  • The united nations security council unanimously imposed new sanctions against north korea. they limit refined petroleum product imports to 500,000 barrels per year, a 90% cut, and demand the repatriation within 24 months of north koreans who are working abroad.
  • Ukraine-united states relations - the u.s. has agreed to supply ukraine more lethal weapons, including javelin antitank missiles.
  • Everitt aaron jameson (25-year-old ex-marine) was arrested by the federal bureau of investigation on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack at pier 39 over christmas.
  • After he opened fire, american police shot and killed an egyptian man. it was an apparent terrorist attack, according to police.
  • 2017 catalan regional elections: the pro-independence parties maintain their absolute majority in catalan's regional parliament while the unionist citizens party takes home the most seats. (bbc). the political situation is unclear, and it is not clear which party will form the government. (bbc) the voter turnout for catalan regional elections reaches an all-time high of 83%, a record.
  • The regional parliament retains its absolute majority of pro-independence parties, while the unionist citizens party holds the most seats.
  • Politically, it is not clear which party will form the government.
  • Over 83% of catalan voters turned out, a record for regional elections.
  • Brexit: the home office of the united kingdom confirms that the blue british passport will be returned to the country after the uk leaves eu. the new passports are due to be issued in october 2019.
  • Tax reform in the united states: donald trump signs the tax cuts and jobs act 2017 into law.
  • President donald trump signs into law the tax cuts and jobs act 2017.
  • United nations security council resolution 2397 against north korea is unanimously approved.

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December 22, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $174.68
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.71

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8427 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.256 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7484 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.294 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2722 CAD
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December 22, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 22, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:08 am and setting at 09:39 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 22, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months and 7 days old,

or 327 weeks

or 2289 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2017?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 22, 2017.

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December 22, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 2017:

  • Gonzalo Morales Sáurez

    Costa rican painter (b. 1945).

  • Lois Bourne
  • Stelio De Carolis
  • Leon J. Kamin

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 2017:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 22, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 22, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 22, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 22, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 22, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Gente
  2. - Despacito
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - Mayores
  5. - Krippy Kush

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December 22, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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

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

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

December 22, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:

Happy Ending

Happy Ending

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Raj & DK

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

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

December 22, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson

Leonardo da Vinci

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#1 New York Times Bestseller "A powerful story about an exhilarating life and mind...a study of creativity: how it can be defined, and how it can be achieved."

Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza

Obama: An Intimate Portrait

By:

A collection of photos taken by the White House photographer during President Obama’s two terms

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2017), by the author of The Da Vinci Code. Bilbao (Spain) Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, religious iconology, visits the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in order to witness a major announcement: the …

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 …

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

December 22, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 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 22, 2017?

On December 22, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2017?

On December 22, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 2017?

On December 22, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

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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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