What happened on Monday January 01, 2018?

Here's what happened on January 01, 2018:

• Trump-Pakistan Diplomatic Tension U.S. President Donald Trump tweets criticism of Pakistan, accusing the country of being a 'safe harbor' for terrorists and questioning the effectiveness of billions in U.S. assistance.
• 2017-18 Iranian Protests Widespread protests erupt across Iran, with significant civil unrest leading to multiple fatalities. Ten people are killed in overnight demonstrations, with twelve more reported injured by the fifth day of protests.
• California Cannabis Legalization California becomes the largest U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use, signaling a major shift in drug policy and social attitudes.
• Kashmir Conflict Standoff A 36-hour armed confrontation between Indian security forces and Kashmiri rebels at a paramilitary station results in eight fatalities, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
• VAT Introduction in Gulf States Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates implement Value Added Tax (VAT) for the first time, marking a significant economic policy shift in the region.
• Lorde BDS Controversy A Washington Post advertisement criticizes singer Lorde as a 'bigot' after she cancels her concert in Israel, sparking international debate about cultural boycotts and political activism.
• Swiss Presidential Election Alain Berset, aged 45, is elected President of the Swiss Confederation, becoming the youngest president since 1934.
• New Year's Day 2018 Global celebrations mark the beginning of the new year with festivities, fireworks, and traditional gatherings worldwide.
• PDC World Darts Championship Rob Cross wins the PDC World Darts Championship in his debut, defeating legendary player Phil Taylor 7-2 in the final.

Events in 2018

January 01, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2018

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

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

Famous people died on January 01, 2018:

• Robert Mann

  Renowned American violinist, composer, and conductor, best known for his long association with the prestigious Juilliard String Quartet.

• Bruno Brighetti
• Hannu Rantakari
• Mauro Staccioli

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on January 1st

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.

1. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
4. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - 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 music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
4. Migos, Nicki Minaj & Cardi B - MotorSport
5. Eminem Featuring Ed Sheeran - River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2018 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2018

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Someone born on January 01, 2018 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 13 days old,

or 384 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2690 days old,

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

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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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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