What happened on Saturday December 02, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 02, 2017:

• Voyager 1 Reactivates Backup Thrusters NASA successfully fired Voyager 1's backup maneuvering thrusters after 37 years of inactivity, ensuring the spacecraft can maintain its communication antenna's orientation towards Earth and continue its historic interstellar mission.
• US Senate Passes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act The United States Senate approved the Republican tax reform bill, a significant legislative milestone that would reshape the nation's tax structure. The bill passed with a narrow 51-49 vote, reflecting the deep political divisions surrounding tax policy.
• Israeli Missile Strike in Syria Israel launched surface-to-surface missiles targeting a military installation near Damascus, escalating tensions in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The strike underscored the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.
• Cyclone Ockhi Devastates Southern India and Sri Lanka Cyclone Ockhi struck southern India, causing 13 deaths in the region. The cyclone also severely impacted Sri Lanka, resulting in 15 fatalities and displacing approximately 200,000 people, demonstrating the destructive potential of tropical storms.
• Pope Francis Visits Rohingya Refugees Pope Francis concluded his six-day visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh by meeting with Rohingya refugees in Dhaka, drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis and advocating for compassion and understanding.
• US Withdraws from UN Migration Compact The Trump administration withdrew the United States from the Global Compact on Migration, a United Nations initiative aimed at addressing international migration challenges, reflecting the administration's stance on immigration policy.
• Yemen's Former President Suggests Talks Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former president of Yemen, indicated openness to negotiations with the Saudi-led coalition, potentially signaling a shift in the complex and prolonged Yemeni conflict.
• ABC News Suspends Brian Ross ABC News suspended journalist Brian Ross for four weeks without pay following an erroneous report about Michael Flynn, reflecting the network's commitment to journalistic integrity and accountability.
• Flooding in Southern Albania Heavy rainfall caused extensive flooding in southern Albania, resulting in one fatality and significant property damage. Over 3,000 homes were impacted, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Events in 2017

December 02, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 2017

December 02, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 02, 2017:

• 1 USD = 18.6145 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.5042 CAD
• 1 CAD = 5.2186 CNY
• 1 CAD = 14.7013 MXN

December 02, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 336th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2017 can also be written as 12/2/2017 in the US and as 2/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

Famous people died on December 02, 2017:

• Ivanoe Nolli

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
3. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
4. Imagine Dragons - Thunder
5. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)

December 02, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
4. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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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 02, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 2017

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Someone born on December 02, 2017 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 21 days old,

or 385 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 2017?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 02, 2017.

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