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About December 29th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: Attack on Saint Menas Church: Nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt. A gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by Coptic Christians in Cairo's Helwan district. After killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • Day of the week: December 29th, 2017 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Patricia Clarkson, Jude Law
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Perfect by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Romper Stomper directed by Geoffrey Wright

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What day of the week was December 29, 2017?


December 29, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 2017 can also be written as 12/29/2017 in the US and as 29/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 29, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 2017:

  • Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • Two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt result in the deaths of nine people. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • Jorge rodriguez, venezuela's communications director, announces the launch of petro cryptocurrency. petro is backed by 5.3 million barrels oil and will be worth $267 billion.
  • Kamala mills fire: a roof-top restaurant fire in mumbai has claimed the lives of at least 15 people.
  • In mumbai, india, at least 15 people were killed in a roof-top restaurant fire.
  • 2017 iranian protests: protests were held in several cities across iran by anti-government protestors for the second day.
  • For the second day, anti-government protestors took to the streets in iran. protests were held in several cities.
  • Politics in mali: a surprising event saw abdoulaye idrissa maiga, the malian prime minister, and his government resign without giving a reason.
  • Joji (musician), announces the end to 'the filthy frank show.

December 29, 2017: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 29, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 29, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $170.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.17

Exchange Rates on December 29, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8332 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.614 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7406 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2792 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2577 CAD

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December 29, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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December 29, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 04:11 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 29, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Patricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on December 29, 2017?


Someone born on December 29, 2017 is:

6 years 5 months old,

or 77 months and 7 days old,

or 335 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2350 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 2017?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 29, 2017.

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December 29, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 2017:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

  • Sylvester Clarke

    Former Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

  • Eldred Stebbing

    Eldred Stebbing was a prominent New Zealand music producer and founder of Stebbing Recording Centre.

  • Gasper Crispino

    Italian footballer who played as a forward for several clubs in the 1960s and 1970s.

  • John C. Portman Jr.

    American neofuturistic architect and real estate developer (b. 1924).

  • I duchessa di Franco Carmen Franco
  • Sue Grafton
  • Luciano Marigo
  • Pietro Santin
  • Lawrence Stager
  • Carmen Franco y Polo

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Miroslav Krleža

    Prominent Croatian writer and playwright, considered one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

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December 29, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 2017:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 29, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 29, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 29, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 29, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 29, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 29, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 29, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. 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 29, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romper Stomper

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Geoffrey Wright

Starring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie, Alex Scott

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

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

Country: United States of America

December 29, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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:

McMafia

Release year: 2017

Hard Sun

Release year: 2017

Happy Ending

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Raj & DK

She's Gotta Have It

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Spike Lee

Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

December 29, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

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Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

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 …

The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson

The People vs. Alex Cross

By:

The People vs. Alex Cross

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 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

December 29, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 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 29, 2017?

On December 29, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 2017?

On December 29, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 2017?

On December 29, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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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