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December 31, 2017 New Year's Eve

December 31, 2017, was a Sunday. It was 6 years, 3 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on December 31, 2017:

  • Logan Paul is roundly criticized after he uploads a YouTube video of a body he discovered in "Suicide Forest" in Japan.
Song charts

Popular songs

On December 31, 2017, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
  • United Kingdom: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

The music charts on December 31, 2017

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  • Rockstar - Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
  • Havana - Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug
  • Gucci Gang - Lil Pump
  • Thunder - Imagine Dragons
Play the top singles from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi".

Facts

New Year's Eve 2017 occurred 2,300 days ago. Approximately 77 months have passed. It was the 365th day of 2017, in week 52. The decade was the 2010s. It was the last day of the year. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 26 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 31, 2017

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is December 31, 2017, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

It's New Year's Eve, and everyone is wondering what the year 2018 will bring. The song "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Modern Family", "Catfish: The TV Show", "Vikings", and "The Goldbergs". It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone.

The price of Bitcoin is beginning to fall dramatically following a crazy rise in the first half of December. In film news, both "The Greatest Showman" and "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" have recently been released in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Stephen Hawking, Barbara Bush, Avicii, and Verne Troyer would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Cities: Skylines", "Mafia III", "Ark: Survival Evolved", and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Paw Patrol", "The Thundermans", "Henry Danger", and "Raven's Home". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Simon Swipe, L.O.L. Surprise!, and Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 31, 2017.

  • #MeToo.

    #MeToo

    The "Me Too" movement was starting to take off.
  • Fortnite is released.

    Fortnite is released

    A new online video game called Fortnite was released in July 2017. It quickly became one of the most popular video games of all time.
  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 31, 2017.

  • December 1, 2017: Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn pleads guilty to making false statements to the FBI.
  • December 5, 2017:
    • Adult star August Ames commits suicide at her home in Camarillo, California.
    • Russia is banned from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics due to doping.
  • December 6, 2017: The Trump administration recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
  • December 7, 2017:
    • Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the 2017 Ballon d'Or.
    • Democratic Party Senator Al Franken announces his intentions to resign after a number of sexual misconduct allegations are made against him.
  • December 9, 2017: Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Australia.
  • December 10, 2017:
    • Reality TV star Georgia "Toff" Toffolo wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Disgraced English publicist Max Clifford dies in prison from a heart attack.
    • Iraq celebrates its final victory over ISIS.
  • December 12, 2017: Democrat Doug Jones defeats Republican Roy Moore in a hotly-contested election for the Alabama Senate seat.
  • December 15, 2017:
    • The first same-sex marriage to be recognized by Australian law takes place.
    • "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is released in movie theaters.
  • December 16, 2017: Joe McFadden and Katya Jones are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 17, 2017: Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high of $19,783.06.
  • December 18, 2017: South Korean singer "Jonghyun" commits suicide.
  • December 19, 2017: Chloe Kohanski wins the thirteenth season of The Voice.
  • December 20, 2017:
    • The film "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" is released in movie theaters.
    • The musical drama "The Greatest Showman" is released in movie theaters.
    • The video game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)" is released.
  • December 22, 2017: The price of Bitcoin falls below $11,000 - a fall of 45% from five days earlier.
  • This date: December 31, 2017
  • January 2, 2018: Democratic Party Senator Al Franken resigns after allegations of sexual harassment are made against him.
  • January 3, 2018: The controversial "Tide Pod Challenge" gains media exposure.
  • January 4, 2018: The first episode of the comedy series "Derry Girls" is aired.
  • January 6, 2018: Philippe Coutinho signs for Barcelona.
  • January 9, 2018: Republican politician Brandon Hixon commits suicide while under investigation for sexual abuse.
  • January 11, 2018: The LA Times reports that five women are accusing actor James Franco of inappropriate behavior.
  • January 12, 2018:
    • The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump's lawyer paid off porn star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence.
    • The price of Bitcoin falls by 12% following rumors that South Korea is poised to ban trading in cryptocurrency.
  • January 13, 2018: A ballistic missile alert is accidentally sent to residents in the US state of Hawaii.
  • January 15, 2018: Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies after accidentally drowning in a bathtub.
  • January 20, 2018: Irish politics: It is announced that Mary Lou McDonald will become the new president of Sinn Fein.
  • January 26, 2018: The video game "Monster Hunter: World" is released.
  • January 28, 2018: "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars wins a Grammy for Record of the Year.
  • January 30, 2018: Glee actor Mark Salling commits suicide at the age of 35.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 31, 2017, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 31, 2017 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
Television shows

Television shows in December 2017

In December 2017, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 2017.

The Punisher
The Punisher
Mindhunter
Mindhunter
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Lucifer
Lucifer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 2017

If you were a kid on December 31, 2017, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Sunny Day
Sunny Day
Welcome to the Wayne
Welcome to the Wayne
Raven's Home
Raven's Home

Andi Mack
Andi Mack
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Toys

Toys in 2017

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2017.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Call of Duty: WWII 2017
Call of Duty: WWII
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Assassin's Creed: Origins 2017
Assassin's Creed: Origins
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
FIFA 18 2017
FIFA 18
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Destiny 2 2017
Destiny 2
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Were you born on December 31, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 31, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 31.

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Actor
Born on December 31, 1937
He turned 80 on this day in 2017.

Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson

Soccer manager
Born on December 31, 1941
He turned 76 on this day in 2017.

John Denver

John Denver

American singer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Actor
Born on December 31, 1959
He turned 58 on this day in 2017.

John Allen Muhammad

John Allen Muhammad

Convicted murderer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1960
He was not alive on this date.

Psy

Psy

South Korean singer
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 40 on this day in 2017.

Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

American businessman
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 40 on this day in 2017.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer

Actress
Born on December 31, 1998
She turned 19 on this day in 2017.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 31:

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on December 31, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 31, 2017 was most likely conceived around April 9, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 31, 2017 is close to September 23, 2018.

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Stats for December 31, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 31, 2017:

  • 2,300 days have passed since this date.
  • 328 weeks have passed.
  • 198,716,400 seconds have passed since December 31, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 231,835,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 102,537,662,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 33,119,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,089,610 steps. That's roughly 7,595 miles.
  • 2,384,597 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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