What happened on Sunday January 01, 2017?

Here's what happened on January 01, 2017:

• Antonio Guterres Becomes UN Secretary-General Portugal's Antonio Guterres officially began his term as United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon from South Korea and marking a significant leadership transition in the international organization.
• 2017 Istanbul Nightclub Attack A devastating terrorist attack occurred during New Year's celebrations at a nightclub on the European coast of Istanbul, Turkey. A gunman opened fire, killing 39 people and injuring 79 others. ISIS claimed responsibility for this tragic incident.
• North Korea's Missile Development Claims Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, announced that the country was very close to developing an intercontinental missile-launch system, escalating international tensions regarding the nation's nuclear capabilities.
• UN Security Council Syria Ceasefire Resolution The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted in favor of a Russian- and Turkey-backed ceasefire currently in effect in Syria, signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the complex Syrian Civil War.
• ISIS Attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya A suicide car bomb blast and subsequent gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf, resulted in at least 7 deaths and 17 injuries. ISIS claimed responsibility for this terrorist incident, which was part of the ongoing violence in the region.
• Gambian Presidential Crisis Yahya Jammeh, the Gambian president, accused ECOWAS of declaring war after the organization placed its forces on alert, demanding his resignation by January 19th, highlighting a critical political standoff.
• Assassination of Burundi's Environment Minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru, Bujumbura's Environment Minister, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman, highlighting the ongoing political instability in Burundi.
• Fatal Indonesian Ferry Fire A ferry en route to Indonesia's Thousand Islands caught fire, resulting in a tragic maritime disaster that claimed the lives of at least 23 people and injured 17 others.
• Sinaloa Gubernatorial Election Quirino Ordaz-Coppel was elected as the Governor of Sinaloa, a state in Mexico, marking a significant political transition in the region.
• Church of Norway Disestablished After nearly 500 years, the Church of Norway was officially no longer the state church, marking a significant moment in the country's religious and governmental history.

Events in 2017

January 01, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2017

January 01, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9496 EUR
• 1 USD = 116.929 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8106 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3856 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3436 CAD

January 01, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chester - Solihull : 0 - 3
• Forest Green - Torquay : 5 - 5
• Lincoln - Guiseley : 3 - 1
• Macclesfield - Tranmere : 4 - 2
• Maidstone - Dover Athletic : 1 - 4

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Crystal Palace : 2 - 0
• Watford - Tottenham : 1 - 4

January 01, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2017 can also be written as 1/1/2017 in the US and as 1/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

Famous people died on January 01, 2017:

• Tony Atkinson

  Renowned English economist and academic who made significant contributions to welfare economics and social policy research.

• Derek Parfit

  British philosopher (b. 1942).

• Anthony Barnes Atkinson
• Hilarion Capucci
• Lorne Loomer

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

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

January 01, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

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 January 1st is Capricorn.

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January 01, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 09:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2017

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Someone born on January 01, 2017 is:

8 years 4 months old,

or 100 months and 8 days old,

or 435 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3050 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2017?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2017.

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