What happened on Friday, December 8, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 08, 2017:

• Brexit first stage agreement On December 8, 2017, the United Kingdom and the European Union reached a first-stage agreement on Brexit negotiations, covering issues such as citizens' rights and the financial settlement. This agreement marked a significant step in the complex process of the UK's departure from the EU. source: bbc.com
• UN Security Council denounces US Jerusalem position On December 8, 2017, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting where it condemned the United States' decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The resolution, which was not binding, highlighted concerns over the potential escalation of tensions in the region. source: reuters.com
• Jerusalem protests and clashes Following the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, protests erupted in various parts of the city and the West Bank on December 8, 2017. Clashes between demonstrators and Israeli security forces resulted in numerous injuries and heightened tensions in the region. source: aljazeera.com
• California Wildfires Emergency Declaration President Donald Trump signed an emergency declaration for California, enabling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate disaster relief efforts in five Southern California counties affected by severe wildfires.
• UN Peacekeepers Killed in DR Congo Suspected Allied Democratic Forces militants launched a deadly attack in North Kivu, killing at least 15 United Nations peacekeepers (mostly Tanzanians) and five Congolese troops, with 53 others wounded.
• Japan-EU Trade Agreement Japan and the European Union announced a significant trade deal, marking a milestone in international economic cooperation.
• Syrian Civil War Civilian Casualties Russian aircraft conducted an airstrike in northwestern Idlib Governorate's de-escalation zone, resulting in the deaths of at least five civilians.
• Japan's Controversial Missile Purchase Japan's Minister of Defense announced plans to purchase medium-range missiles, a highly controversial decision for a country that has historically renounced its right to wage war.
• US Representative Trent Franks Resigns US Representative Trent Franks from Arizona's 8th Congressional District immediately resigned following allegations that he inappropriately asked a female staffer to be a surrogate mother.
• Sword Rampage in Japan A tragic incident occurred near the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Japan, where three people were killed during a violent sword attack.

Events in 2017

December 08, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 2017

December 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $170.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $83.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.94

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8493 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.386 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.747 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3299 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2841 CAD

December 08, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2017 can also be written as 12/8/2017 in the US and as 8/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

December 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
3. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
4. Imagine Dragons - Thunder
5. Ed Sheeran - Perfect

December 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 12:04 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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Someone born on December 08, 2017 is:

8 years 7 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2017?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 8th 2026.

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 08, 2017.

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