What happened on Thursday December 21, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 21, 2017:

• UN Resolution on Jerusalem The United Nations General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution demanding the United States retract its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The vote was 128 in favor, 9 against, with 35 abstentions, reflecting global diplomatic tensions over the status of Jerusalem.
• North Korean Soldier Defection On December 21, 2017, a significant border incident occurred between North and South Korea when a soldier from the Korean People's Army defected across the Korean Demilitarized Area (DMZ). South Korean border guards fired warning shots at North Korean troops who were searching for the missing soldier. This was the fourth North Korean soldier to defect that year, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Melbourne Car Attack On December 21, 2017, a deliberate car attack occurred in Melbourne, Australia, where a vehicle crashed into pedestrians at the corner of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street. Nineteen victims were injured in the incident. Victoria Police confirmed the act was intentional but not terrorism-related, and the driver was immediately arrested.
• Eric Schmidt Steps Down from Alphabet Alphabet Inc. announced that Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google/Alphabet, would be stepping down in January 2018. Schmidt would remain on Alphabet's board of directors, signaling a planned leadership transition at the tech giant.
• Discovery of HMAS AE1 Submarine Wreckage After a 103-year search, the wreckage of HMAS AE1, the first submarine used by the Royal Australian Navy, was discovered near the Duke of York Islands. This historic maritime find provides significant insights into early naval exploration and submarine technology.
• Ferry Sinking in Philippines A ferry carrying 251 passengers sank off Luzon, Philippines, with initial reports indicating four confirmed deaths. Authorities expected the death toll to rise as many passengers remained missing, making this a significant maritime disaster.
• Papa John's CEO Resignation John Schnatter, founder of Papa John's Pizza, announced his resignation as CEO effective January 1, 2018. The decision came two months after controversial comments criticizing NFL player protests during the national anthem. COO Steve Ritchie was set to succeed him, marking a significant leadership transition for the company.

Events in 2017

December 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 2017

December 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 21, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.05
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.17

Exchange Rates on December 21, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8423 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.349 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7473 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2983 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2738 CAD

December 21, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2017 can also be written as 12/21/2017 in the US and as 21/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 2017:

• Bruce McCandless II

  Us astronaut who conducted the first untethered spacewalk (b. 1937).

• Dominic Frontiere
• Roswell Rudd
• Renato Pilade

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 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 21st 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 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 08:41 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 21, 2017

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Someone born on December 21, 2017 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 2 days old,

or 382 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 2017?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 21, 2017.

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