What happened on Sunday December 31, 2017?

Here's what happened on December 31, 2017:

• Iranian Protests Against Government Suppression On December 31, 2017, anti-government protests continued in Iran, with demonstrations in Tehran and other cities. The protests, which began on December 28, 2017, were initially sparked by economic issues but quickly expanded to broader political grievances. The Iranian government responded with warnings of a crackdown, and reports indicated that at least 21 people had been killed during the protests. The unrest led to increased international attention and calls for restraint from both the Iranian government and the international community. source: aljazeera.com
• China bans ivory trade On December 31, 2017, China implemented a ban on the domestic ivory trade, aiming to protect elephants and curb illegal poaching. The ban was part of China's broader efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and promote conservation. source: nytimes.com
• Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies Shooting On December 31, 2017, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, a gunman ambushed sheriff's deputies responding to a domestic disturbance call, resulting in the death of Deputy Zackari Parrish and injuries to four other deputies and two civilians. The gunman was killed in a subsequent shootout with a SWAT team. source: time.com
• 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?

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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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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:

8 years 4 months old,

or 100 months and 24 days old,

or 438 weeks

or 3066 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.

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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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