What happened on Wednesday December 20, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 20, 2017:

• United States Passes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act The United States Senate and House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a significant tax reform legislation that was set to be signed by President Donald Trump. The act notably included the repeal of Obamacare's individual insurance mandate.
• Trump Threatens Foreign Aid Over Jerusalem Resolution U.S. President Donald Trump suggested potentially withholding foreign aid from countries that vote in favor of a United Nations resolution challenging the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, signaling a controversial diplomatic stance.
• European Court of Justice Rules Uber as Transport Company The European Court of Justice (ECJ) definitively ruled that Uber is officially a transport company, not a digital service. This landmark decision requires Uber to accept stricter regulation and licensing within the European Union, particularly impacting its operations in cities like Barcelona.
• European Commission Challenges Poland's Judiciary Reforms The European Commission invoked Article 7 against Poland, criticizing recent judiciary reforms that appeared to place the judicial system under political control of the ruling majority, potentially threatening Poland's democratic principles.
• South Korea-China Maritime Tension South Korea's coast guard fired 249 warning shots at a group of Chinese fishing boats that were aggressively surrounding one of its patrol vessels in South Korean territorial waters, highlighting ongoing maritime tensions between the two nations.
• Arrest of Palestinian Teenager Ahed Tamimi Israeli forces arrested 16-year-old Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi at her home in Nabi Salih, allegedly for assaulting an Israeli soldier. Her mother Nariman was also subsequently detained while visiting her daughter, drawing international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• New Zealand Legalizes Medicinal Cannabis for Terminally Ill New Zealand enacted a compassionate healthcare policy allowing terminally ill patients to legally access and use medicinal cannabis, marking a significant advancement in patient care and medical treatment options.
• NIH Lifts Ban on Dangerous Virus Research The National Institutes of Health lifted a three-year ban on scientific research involving deadly viruses, arguing that the potential benefits of disease preparation outweigh potential risks, signaling a significant shift in scientific research policy.
• Trump Commutes Sholom Rubashkin's Sentence U.S. President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of Sholom Rubashkin, who had been originally sentenced to 27 years for bank fraud and money laundering in 2009, sparking discussions about presidential clemency.

Events in 2017

December 20, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 2017

December 20, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 20, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.60
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.65

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.842 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.346 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7478 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3041 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2832 CAD

December 20, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2017 can also be written as 12/20/2017 in the US and as 20/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 2017:

• Randolph Quirk
• Bernard Francis Law
• Charlie Hennigan
• Mario Sabattini

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

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

December 20, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
4. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
5. 6ix9ine - Gummo

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:50 am and setting at 07:44 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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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 2017

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Someone born on December 20, 2017 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 24 days old,

or 386 weeks

or 2702 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2017?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 20, 2017.

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