What happened on Friday December 15, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 15, 2017:

• Net neutrality repeal On December 15, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal net neutrality regulations established in 2015. This decision sparked widespread debate about internet access and the potential impact on consumers and businesses. source: nytimes.com
• Bitcoin reaches $20,000 milestone On December 15, 2017, Bitcoin surged to a record high of $20,000, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency's history. This surge was driven by increased interest from investors and media coverage, highlighting the growing acceptance of digital currencies. source: bbc.com
• Australian child sexual abuse report On December 15, 2017, the Australian government released a report detailing widespread child sexual abuse in institutions. The report highlighted systemic failures and called for reforms to protect children and support survivors. source: theguardian.com
• Russian Corruption: Ministerial Bribery Conviction Former Russian Economy Minister Alexey Ulyukaev was found guilty of accepting a $2 million bribe from Rosneft's Igor Sechin. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, representing the most senior serving official arrested in decades. Ulyukaev maintained his innocence, claiming he was 'set up'.
• Brexit Progression European Union leaders agreed to allow the next phase of Brexit negotiations to proceed, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
• 2017 Java Earthquake A devastating magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java in the city of Tasikmalaya, causing significant structural damage and resulting in four confirmed fatalities. The earthquake's impact was felt across the region, highlighting the seismic vulnerability of the area. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)

Events in 2017

December 15, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 15, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 15, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $173.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.26
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.75

Exchange Rates on December 15, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8509 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.577 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7507 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3062 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2858 CAD

December 15, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 349th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2017 can also be written as 12/15/2017 in the US and as 15/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

Famous people died on December 15, 2017:

• Heinz Wolff

  Heinz Wolff was a renowned German-British physiologist, engineer, and academic who made significant contributions to biomedical research and...

• Calestous Juma

  Academic (b. 1953).

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December 15, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
3. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
4. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
5. Imagine Dragons - Thunder

December 15, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
3. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
4. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit
5. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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December 15, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 03:46 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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Someone born on December 15, 2017 is:

8 years 5 months old,

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or 440 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3082 days old,

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There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 15, 2017.

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