What happened on Sunday December 31, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 31, 2017:

• UN Secretary General's Global Warning UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued a critical 'red alert', warning about escalating global challenges including increasing conflicts, nuclear weapon concerns, growing inequality, rising nationalism, and xenophobia. He urged global unity to address these mounting international tensions.
• Palestine-US Diplomatic Tension Following President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Palestine recalled its envoy to the United States for 'consultations'. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared that they would not accept any U.S.-sponsored peace plan.
• Iranian Protests Against Government Suppression Iran blocked Telegram and Instagram access as widespread protests against the government continued, marking the largest demonstrations since 2009. The government attempted to restrict communication and suppress public dissent.
• China Bans Ivory Trade China officially declared the ivory trade illegal, fulfilling a commitment made in 2015 by Presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama to implement 'near-complete' ivory trade bans. This marked a significant step in wildlife conservation efforts.
• Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies Shooting A tragic domestic disturbance call at Copper Canyon Apartment Homes resulted in the shooting of five Douglas County sheriff's deputies, with one fatally wounded. Two civilians were also injured, and the suspect was ultimately killed.
• Sydney Seaplanes Crash A DHC-2 Beaver seaplane crashed into the Hawkesbury River near Sydney, resulting in multiple fatalities. The tragic accident raised questions about aviation safety and emergency response protocols.
• Costa Rica Plane Crash A single-propeller Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, killing all 12 people on board. The pilot was notably a cousin of former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla.
• Rajinikanth Enters Politics Rajinikanth, a renowned Indian film star and one of Asia's highest-paid actors, announced his entry into politics, potentially signaling a significant shift in India's political landscape.
• Deadly Truck Accident in Kenya A catastrophic truck accident in western Kenya resulted in at least 36 fatalities and 18 injuries, highlighting the significant road safety challenges in the region.
• Fireworks Accident in Terrigal, Australia A significant fireworks malfunction occurred during a New Year's Day celebration in Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia. Multiple fireworks accidentally detonated on a barge, causing a massive evacuation of thousands of people and damaging two barges.
• Liverpool Parking Garage Fire A multi-story parking garage at the Liverpool Echo Arena caught fire, potentially threatening a nearby horse show. Fortunately, all horses and pets were successfully evacuated, with no reported injuries.

Events in 2017

December 31, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 2017

December 31, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8332 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.669 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.74 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2809 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2577 CAD

December 31, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2017 can also be written as 12/31/2017 in the US and as 31/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

December 31, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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 31, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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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 31, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 06:32 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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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2017

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Someone born on December 31, 2017 is:

7 years 4 months old,

or 88 months and 13 days old,

or 384 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2690 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2017?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 31, 2017.

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