Thursday December 28, 2017: on this day

December 28, 2017 was the 362nd day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 28, 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 28, 2017, who was born and died on December 28, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Romper Stomper, directed by Geoffrey Wright), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 2017?


December 28, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2017 can also be written as 12/28/2017 in the US and as 28/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 28, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 2017:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • December 2017 kabul suicide bombing. a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. the attack killed 41 people and injured 84 others. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility for the attack on amaq news agency.
  • 41 people were killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing attack on a shi'ite news agency and cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility for the attack on the shi'ite cultural center and news agency in kabul.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-2018): battle for benghazi (2014-2018): after retaking the district that islamist militants had taken, the libyan national army takes full control of benghazi.
  • Battle of benghazi (2014 - 2017): after retaking the last islamic militant district, the libyan national army takes full control of benghazi.
  • After retaking the district that was held by islamist militants, the libyan national army has taken full control of benghazi.
  • Syrian civil war: the white helmets reports that syrian government and russian warplanes, using rockets and internationally-banned weapons - including vacuum bombs, repeatedly strike residential areas in the town of al-lataminah and six villages in idlib province, killing 22 people.
  • According to gallup's annual poll, barack obama and hillary clinton were voted the most loved man and woman in america.
  • Twelve people were killed in an apartment fire that broke out in new york city's bronx.
  • Relations between turkey and the united states: the united states embassy in turkey and the consulate of turkey, washington, d.c. announced that they will resume visa services.
  • The united states embassy of turkey, washington, d.c. and the united states consular mission in turkey announce that they will resume visa services.
  • Crime in the philippines: police officers mistakenly shot at a mitsubishi adventure in mandaluyong (philippines) thinking it was carrying suspects from a shooting incident. two people were killed and two more injured. 10 police officers were removed from their post as a result.
  • Two people were killed and two more injured when law enforcement officers fired on a mitsubishi adventure in mandaluyong in the philippines. they mistakenly believed it was carrying suspects from a shooting incident. as a result, 10 officers were removed from their post.
  • United states: same-sex marriage: the oregon court of appeals imposes a $135,000 penalty on sweet cakes by melissa owners in sweet cakes by melissa v. oregon bureau of labor and industries, for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. masterpiece cakeshop and the colorado civil rights commission are similar cases. a decision is expected to be made by the supreme court of the united states in june 2018.
  • 2017 wichita kansas swatting: a hoax 911 call leads to police shooting and killing a man in wichita.
  • After receiving a hoax call, police in wichita (kansas) shoot and kill a man.
  • Liberian general election, 2017, with 98 percent of votes counted, liberia’s national elections commission announced these unofficial results: senator george weah (a former pro footballer) defeated vice president joseph boakai 61.5 to 38.5% in the runoff for october's presidential elections to succeed ellen johnson sirleaf.

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December 28, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.98
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $171.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.20

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8371 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.882 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7448 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2827 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2569 CAD
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December 28, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 28, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 01:20 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

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 28, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months

or 326 weeks

or 2282 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 2017?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 28, 2017.

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December 28, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 2017:

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • Sue Grafton

    Bestselling mystery writer famous for her 'Alphabet Series' novels.

  • Lando Fiorini

    Italian astronomer known for his work on the study of asteroids.

  • Alessandro Torlonia
  • Ulrich Wegener
  • Giulio Einaudi
  • Mate Čuljak
  • Francis Wyndham
  • Juan Masferrer

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Halton Arp

    Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.

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December 28, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 2017:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 28, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 28, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Gente
  2. - Despacito
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - Mayores
  5. - Escapate Conmigo

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December 28, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romper Stomper

Romper Stomper

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Geoffrey Wright

Starring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie, Alex Scott

Country: United States of America

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

December 28, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2017

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2017

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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Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

December 28, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

Milk and Honey

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Milk and Honey, #1 New York Times Bestseller is a collection poetry and prose about survival. The book explores the experiences of violence, abuse and loss. Each chapter has a different purpose.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder

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

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2017), by the author of The Da Vinci Code. Bilbao (Spain) Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, religious iconology, visits the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in order to witness a major announcement: the …

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

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Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

December 28, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 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 28, 2017?

On December 28, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2017?

On December 28, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 2017?

On December 28, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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.

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