Saturday December 23, 2017: on this day

December 23, 2017 was the 357th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 23, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 23, 2017, who was born and died on December 23, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Happy Ending) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 2017?


December 23, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2017 can also be written as 12/23/2017 in the US and as 23/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 23, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2017:

  • 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • Tropical storm tembin: severe tropical storm vinta has caused more than 200 deaths in the south philippine region as a result floods and mudslides.
  • London zoo fire: an explosion at the london zoo cafe and shop. four meerkats have gone missing and an aardvark has been killed.
  • A fire breaks out in a cafeteria and shop at london zoo. four meerkats and an aardvark are killed.
  • December 2017, california wildfires: the thomas fire is the biggest in californian history.
  • California's largest ever state-wide fire, the thomas fire, is declared.
  • Rajasthan bus crash: thirty three people are killed and fifteen injured when a bus crashes into a river in rajasthan, western india.
  • Threety-three people were killed and fifteen others injured when a bus fell 65 feet into a river in rajasthan, western india.
  • 2017 davao city mall fire: 37 people, most of them call centre workers, were killed in a fire at the davao city mall, philippines.
  • Threety-seven people, mainly call centre workers, have been missing since a fire broke out at the davao city mall, philippines.
  • France's foreign relations: the french president emmanuel macron has stated that he will support the g5 sahel military forces fighting islamist militants in northern mali.
  • Two of his supervisors were killed by a dublin, ohio mail carrier.
  • After being classified in october, previously secret documents of alan ewen donald (the united kingdom's ambassador to china) regarding the tiananmen square protests 1989 are now available. this puts the death toll from these protests at 10,000.
  • Alberto fujimori, former president of peru, is transferred from prison to a local hospital where he will be treated for low blood pressure.
  • 2017-18 la liga: fc barcelona wins el clasico away against real madrid c.f. for a record-breaking third time. this gives them a 14 point lead over real madrid at top of la liga.

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December 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 1.294 AUD
  • 1 USD = 0.9887 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 1.5311 AUD
  • 1 EUR = 1.5049 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.9815 CAD
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December 23, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 10:39 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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Who was born on December 23, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 4 months old,

or 76 months and 2 days old,

or 330 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2315 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2017?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 23, 2017.

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December 23, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2017:

  • Maurice Hayes

    Irish educator and politician (d. 2017).

  • Manolo Bolognini
  • Cesare Zamboni
  • Lucia Mirisola
  • Neftalí Rivera

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Yussef Lateef

    Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

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December 23, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 2017:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Havana
  4. - Gucci Gang
  5. - Thunder

December 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rockstar
  2. - Gucci Gang
  3. - No Limit
  4. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  5. - Gummo

December 23, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Gente
  2. - Despacito
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - Mayores
  5. - Krippy Kush

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December 23, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Happy Ending

Happy Ending

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Raj & DK

She's Gotta Have It

She's Gotta Have It

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Spike Lee

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Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Ghosted

Ghosted

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Matt Baker

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson

Leonardo da Vinci

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#1 New York Times Bestseller "A powerful story about an exhilarating life and mind...a study of creativity: how it can be defined, and how it can be achieved."

The Rooster Bar by John Grisham

The Rooster Bar

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Three law students drowning in debt decide to expose a hedge-fund operator who runs a series of third-tier, shady law schools? They even included their own

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It! by Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!

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Semi-Finalist in the #1 New York Times BestsellerGoodReads Award.

Fifty Shades Darker by E L James

Fifty Shades Darker

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MORE THAN 150 MILLION COPIED WORLDWIDE. A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Anastasia Steele broke off their relationship because of Christian Grey's singular tastes and dark secrets. She is now starting a new career at a Seattle publishing house. But

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder

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NOW, A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO STARRING JULIA ROTERS, OWEN WILSON AND JACOB TREMBLAY The

December 23, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 23, 2017?

On December 23, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2017?

On December 23, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 2017?

On December 23, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for December 2017?

December 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2017 calendar looked like.

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