What happened on Friday December 17, 2021?

About December 17th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Cambodia exceeded 3,000 total deaths, Mongolia experienced its first day without COVID-19 deaths since April, and Qatar identified its first four Omicron variant cases.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 2021 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about December 17th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 2021.

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December 17, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2021:

  • COVID-19 Global Update Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Cambodia exceeded 3,000 total deaths, Mongolia experienced its first day without COVID-19 deaths since April, and Qatar identified its first four Omicron variant cases.
  • COVID-19 Global Update Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Cambodia exceeded 3,000 total deaths, Mongolia experienced its first day without COVID-19 deaths since April, and Qatar identified its first four Omicron variant cases.
  • United Kingdom Breaks COVID-19 Case Record The UK reported its third consecutive day of record-breaking COVID-19 infections, with 93,045 new cases, indicating the rapid spread of the virus.
  • United Kingdom Breaks COVID-19 Case Record The UK reported its third consecutive day of record-breaking COVID-19 infections, with 93,045 new cases, indicating the rapid spread of the virus.
  • Australia Experiences COVID-19 Surge Australia recorded a national high of 3,837 new COVID-19 cases, with New South Wales alone reporting 2,213 infections, signaling a significant outbreak.
  • Australia Experiences COVID-19 Surge Australia recorded a national high of 3,837 new COVID-19 cases, with New South Wales alone reporting 2,213 infections, signaling a significant outbreak.
  • Typhoon Rai Devastates Philippines Typhoon Rai caused significant destruction in the Philippines, resulting in twelve confirmed fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
  • Missionaries Released by Haitian Gang The 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti released the final 12 hostages from a group of 17 U.S. and Canadian missionaries who were kidnapped two months earlier, ending a prolonged hostage situation.
  • Missionaries Released by Haitian Gang The 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti released the final 12 hostages from a group of 17 U.S. and Canadian missionaries who were kidnapped two months earlier, ending a prolonged hostage situation.
  • Typhoon Rai Devastates Philippines Typhoon Rai caused significant destruction in the Philippines, resulting in twelve confirmed fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
  • Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Villages Israeli settlers violently entered several villages in the occupied West Bank, physically assaulting and injuring at least two individuals, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Villages Israeli settlers violently entered several villages in the occupied West Bank, physically assaulting and injuring at least two individuals, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Kentucky Candle Factory Workers Sue Employer Survivors of the devastating Mayfield tornado have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging 'flagrant indifference' that contributed to eight worker fatalities during the disaster.
  • Kentucky Candle Factory Workers Sue Employer Survivors of the devastating Mayfield tornado have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging 'flagrant indifference' that contributed to eight worker fatalities during the disaster.
  • Kurdish National Council Office Burned in Syria Unidentified rioters set fire to the Kurdish National Council's office in Dirbêsiyê, Syria, resulting in property damage and injuring four people, indicating potential ethnic or political tensions.
  • Kurdish National Council Office Burned in Syria Unidentified rioters set fire to the Kurdish National Council's office in Dirbêsiyê, Syria, resulting in property damage and injuring four people, indicating potential ethnic or political tensions.
  • Asturias President Hospitalized with COVID-19 Adrián Barbón, President of Asturias, was admitted to the hospital after his COVID-19 condition deteriorated, underscoring the ongoing health risks of the pandemic.
  • Asturias President Hospitalized with COVID-19 Adrián Barbón, President of Asturias, was admitted to the hospital after his COVID-19 condition deteriorated, underscoring the ongoing health risks of the pandemic.

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December 17, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 17, 2021?


December 17, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2021 can also be written as 12/17/2021 in the US and as 17/12/2021 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2021:

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December 17, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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December 17, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 2021 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 17, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:23 pm and setting at 06:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 19, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 2021.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 2021?


Someone born on December 17, 2021 is:

3 years 4 months old,

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