What happened on Saturday December 30, 2017?

About December 30th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: Large-scale anti-government protests erupted across Iran, with demonstrations ranging from dozens to thousands of participants. Protesters voiced concerns about government corruption, rising prices, and declining living standards. While pro-government rallies were organized, international leaders like President Trump urged Tehran to respect citizens' rights.
  • Day of the week: December 30th, 2017 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Perfect by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

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December 30, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 30, 2017:

  • Widespread Anti-Government Protests in Iran Large-scale anti-government protests erupted across Iran, with demonstrations ranging from dozens to thousands of participants. Protesters voiced concerns about government corruption, rising prices, and declining living standards. While pro-government rallies were organized, international leaders like President Trump urged Tehran to respect citizens' rights.
  • ISIS Attack on Cairo Coptic Church A devastating terrorist attack targeted a Coptic church in Cairo, Egypt, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. At least nine people were killed during the Friday Mass, with the gunman neutralized by police before entering the building. This attack was part of a broader pattern of ISIS targeting religious minorities.
  • Iranian Protests Turn Violent in Lorestan Province During the 2017 Iranian protests, two protesters were killed by Iranian police in Dorud, Lorestan Province. The incident was part of widespread anti-government demonstrations across Iran, reflecting growing social and economic tensions.
  • Russian Fuel Smuggling to North Korea Reports emerged of Russian tankers allegedly smuggling fuel to North Korea, potentially violating international sanctions and highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions surrounding the region.
  • Egyptian Security Forces Counter Militants in Giza As part of the ongoing Insurgency in Egypt (2013), Egyptian security forces conducted a targeted operation in Giza, neutralizing three militants and detaining ten additional suspects, demonstrating the government's continued efforts to combat insurgent activities.
  • Tragic Outcome of 'Swatting' Prank A fatal incident occurred when police killed a man during a 'swatting' prank, where a false report of a hostage situation was made to trigger a police response, underscoring the dangerous potential of such malicious actions.
  • Hostage Situation in Kharkiv, Ukraine A tense hostage situation unfolded in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where a man with explosives took 11 people captive. Ukrainian police successfully negotiated and resolved the crisis, freeing all hostages and arresting the perpetrator without casualties.
  • Extreme Cold Snap Hits Northern United States A historic cold snap gripped the northern regions of the United States, bringing exceptionally low temperatures and challenging winter conditions to multiple states.
  • State Department Releases Huma Abedin's Emails The State Department published emails belonging to Huma Abedin, which were part of the ongoing investigation into Hillary Clinton's email controversy, continuing to fuel political discussions.
  • NYPD Prepares Massive Security for New Year's Eve The New York Police Department prepared its largest-ever security detail for New Year's Eve celebrations, anticipating significant crowds and potential security challenges in Times Square.
  • Nepal Implements Strict Mountain Climbing Regulations In a controversial move to enhance climbing safety, Nepal banned solo climbers and double amputees from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest. This decision has drawn criticism from disabled mountaineering advocates who argue it discriminates against capable climbers with physical challenges.
  • Security Guard Fatalities in Las Vegas Two security guards were killed in an attack at Arizona Charlie's Decatur in Las Vegas, marking a serious security incident that shocked the local community.
  • Tragic Bronx Fire Sparked by Child A deadly fire in the Bronx was accidentally initiated by a child playing with a stove, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the importance of child safety and supervision.
  • Deadly Car Accident Near Acapulco A tragic car accident occurred near Acapulco, Mexico, resulting in 10 fatalities and 2 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in the region.

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December 30, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 30, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 30, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 1.2577 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9738 CHF
  • 1 USD = 19.647 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 1.5246 AUD
  • 1 EUR = 1.5002 CAD
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What day of the week was December 30, 2017?


December 30, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 364th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 2017 can also be written as 12/30/2017 in the US and as 30/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

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December 30, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 30, 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 30, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

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

December 30, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

  1. - Rockstar youtube
  2. - Gucci Gang youtube
  3. - MotorSport
  4. - No Limit youtube
  5. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) youtube
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December 30, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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December 30, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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December 30, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 30, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 05:22 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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How old is someone born on December 30, 2017?


Someone born on December 30, 2017 is:

7 years 3 months old,

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