Monday January 01, 2018: on this day

January 01, 2018 was the 1st day of the year 2018, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 01, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 2018, who was born and died on January 01, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2018, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2018?


January 01, 2018 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2018 can also be written as 1/1/2018 in the US and as 1/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

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January 01, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2018:

  • Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between kashimiri rebels and indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, divestment, and sanctions: a washington post ad identifies lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after lorde cancelled her israeli concert.
  • After lorde cancelled her israel concert, an american jewish rabbi published an advertisement in the washington post calling lorde a "bigot".
  • For the first time, value added tax (vat), has been introduced in saudi arabian and united arab emirates.
  • Eight people are killed when a boat capssizes in indonesian borneo's north.
  • Two people are killed when a plane crashes in northland in new zealand.
  • Trump tweeted that pakistan had been a "safe harbor" for terrorists in afghanistan. he also said that america has received "nothing but lies and deceit" since receiving more than $33billion in u.s. assistance.
  • Pakistan asks u.s. david hale, ambassador to pakistan, to clarify trump's comments. shahid khaqan abbasi, pakistan's prime minister, calls for meetings of the cabinet and national security council to discuss trump's tweet.
  • Pakistan's defence minister has accused the u.s. to giving pakistan "nothing except invective and mistrust" after they received "land & aerial communication, military bases, & intel cooperation that decimated al-qaeda in the last 16yrs."
  • Legal history of marijuana in the united states: california is the latest and most populous state to legalize recreational cannabis use.
  • California is the latest and most populous state to legalize recreational cannabis use.
  • Brazil prison riots although 233 inmates were reported to have escaped, only 95 remain at large.
  • Nine people were killed and fourteen others injured in an apparent gang riot at colonia agroindustrial prison, goiania, brazil. although 233 inmates were reported to have escaped, only 95 remain free.
  • Law of alaska: the u.s. states of alaska have eliminated the posting of bail for criminal cases and replaced it with a points-based system. this rates the defendant based on their criminal history, public danger, and likelihood of appearing at court hearings.
  • U.s. alaska has eliminated the requirement to post bail in criminal cases and replaced it with a points-based system. this rates the defendant based on their criminal history, public danger, and likelihood of appearing at court hearings.
  • 2017-18 iranian protests - ten people are killed in the overnight protests, and twelve more have been reported as of the fifth day.
  • Ten protesters are killed in the night, and twelve more have been injured as the protests enter day five.
  • Politics in switzerland: alain berset is elected president of the swiss confederation. berset, 45 years old, is the youngest president in switzerland since 1934.
  • 2018 pdc world darts championship - rob cross wins darts on his debut, defeating phil taylor (7-2 in the final).
  • Rob cross, a darts player, wins the pdc world darts championship on his debut. he defeats phil taylor (7-2 in the final).

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January 01, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.832 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.586 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7397 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2794 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2553 CAD
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January 01, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 2018 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 January 01, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 07:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 2018.

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Who was born on January 01, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 2 months old,

or 74 months and 28 days old,

or 325 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2279 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2018?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2018.

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January 01, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2018:

  • Wen Fong

    Wen Fong was a Chinese-American archaeologist who specialized in the study of ancient Chinese art and culture.

  • Haik Bakhchinyan

    Haik Bakhchinyan was an Armenian poet and translator, known for his lyrical poetry and translations of French literature.

  • Jumana Al Husseini

    Palestinian artist known for her paintings depicting the Palestinian struggle and daily life.

  • Alter Brody

    Alter Brody was a renowned author known for his impactful literary works.

  • Bertram Raphael

    Bertram Raphael was a computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.

  • Freedom Rider

    Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Naftali Bezem

    Israeli painter known for his expressive and colorful works.

  • Oz Scott

    Oz Scott was a successful film director who made significant contributions to the film industry.

  • Robert Mann

    American violinist composer and conductor juilliard string quartet.

  • Mauro Staccioli
  • Hannu Rantakari
  • Bruno Brighetti
  • Matti Köli
  • Peter Evans
  • Fernando Cerulli
  • Gert Brauer
  • Albino Longhi

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2018: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2018 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2018 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 2018: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2018 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Havana
  4. - Gucci Gang
  5. - No Limit

January 01, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2018 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 2018: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2018 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rockstar
  2. - Gucci Gang
  3. - No Limit
  4. - MotorSport
  5. - River

January 01, 2018: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2018 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 2018: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2018 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 01, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

January 01, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 2018 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

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Black Lightning

Black Lightning

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Alexander Voitinsky

Next of Kin

Next of Kin

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Stan Laurel

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

January 01, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wanted by Robert Crais

The Wanted

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Before the bodies started piling up, it seemed like a straightforward case. In the latest thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Elvis Cole and Joe Pike take on the most dangerous case of their lives.

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

The Alice Network

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NEW YORK TIMES & USA TIMES BESTSELLER#1 GLOBE HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK! A Girly Book Club Book of the year! A riveting new historical novel by national bestselling author Kate Quinn features two women--a female spy and a male detective.

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 …

Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly

Two Kinds of Truth

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Harry Bosch is a former LAPD officer who has been exiled to work cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department.

End Game by David Baldacci

End Game

By:

End Game

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2018?

On January 01, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2018?

On January 01, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2018?

On January 01, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 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),

Find out more about January 1st

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for January 2018?

January 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2018 calendar looked like.

Monday January 1, 2018