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January 18, 2017

January 18, 2017, was a Wednesday. It was 7 years, 10 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 18, 2017:

  • United States: "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd
  • United Kingdom: "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 18, 2017

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
  • Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • Starboy - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • 24K Magic - Bruno Mars
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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.
Hidden Figures

Top movie

The movie "Hidden Figures" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 2,864 days ago. Approximately 95 months have passed. It was the 18th day of 2017, in week 03. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 32 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 18, 2017

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The holiday season of 2016 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd is at the top of the singles charts, while "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Hidden Figures is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. "Salt Bae" memes are going viral on the Internet.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Hurt, E-Dubble, Bill Paxton, and Chuck Berry would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Hawaii Five-0", "The Walking Dead", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "Rick and Morty". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tom Clancy's The Division", "Human: Fall Flat", "Gears of War 4", and "Final Fantasy XV".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Adventure Time", "Henry Danger", "Bunk'd", and "The Loud House". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo, Hatchimals, and Bunchems.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 18, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 18, 2017 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 18, 2017.

  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to January 18, 2017.

  • December 19, 2016:
    • The Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, is assassinated by an off-duty police officer.
    • 12 pedestrians are killed after a truck is deliberately driven into a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany.
  • December 21, 2016:
    • The film Assassin's Creed (2016) is released in movie theaters.
    • The animated musical film "Sing" is released in movie theaters.
  • December 25, 2016: Singer George Michael passes away at the age of 53.
  • December 27, 2016: Actress Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60.
  • January 1, 2017: 39 people are killed when ISIS attacks the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • January 6, 2017: The songs "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill" are released by Ed Sheeran.
  • January 12, 2017: The song "Despacito" is released by Luis Fonsi.
  • January 13, 2017: The Chainsmokers release their single "Paris".
  • January 14, 2017: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard finalize their divorce.
  • January 15, 2017: Former WWF wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka dies at the age of 73.
  • January 17, 2017:
    • The sentence of Chelsea Manning is commuted by President Barack Obama.
    • The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is suspended after nearly three years.
  • This date: January 18, 2017
  • January 20, 2017:
    • Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
    • The biographical drama film "The Founder", starring Michael Keaton, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 21, 2017: The Women's March on Washington takes place a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
  • January 25, 2017:
    • English actor John Hurt passes away at the age of 77.
    • American actress Mary Tyler Moore passes away at the age of 80.
  • January 27, 2017: US President Donald Trump bans travel from several predominantly Muslim countries.
  • January 30, 2017:
    • Alexandre Bissonnette kills six people at a mosque in Sainte-Foy, Canada.
    • Bruno Mars releases his single "That's What I Like".
  • February 2, 2017: Soccer: Frank Lampard announces his retirement.
  • February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI takes place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas: The New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons and Lady Gaga performs at the halftime show.
  • February 8, 2017: Jeff Sessions becomes the new United States attorney general.
  • February 13, 2017:
    • Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) are murdered in Delphi, Indiana.
    • National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigns amid allegations that he lied to FBI investigators about his contact with Russia.
    • Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam is assassinated in Malaysia.
    • Rapper E-Dubble dies from sepsis at the age of 34.
Television shows

TV series on January 18, 2017

People in January 2017 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 2017.

The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Lucifer
Lucifer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 18, 2017

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2017:

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
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

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
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2017.

Dead Rising 4 2016
Dead Rising 4
Final Fantasy XV 2016
Final Fantasy XV
Watch Dogs 2 2016
Watch Dogs 2
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2016
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Titanfall 2 2016
Titanfall 2
Civilization VI 2016
Civilization VI
Gears of War 4 2016
Gears of War 4
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
FIFA 17 2016
FIFA 17
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Human: Fall Flat 2016
Human: Fall Flat
Doom 2016
Doom

Were you born on January 18, 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 January 18, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 18.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Actor
Born on January 18, 1955
He turned 62 on this day in 2017.

Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola

Soccer manager
Born on January 18, 1971
He turned 46 on this day in 2017.

Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar

Irish politician
Born on January 18, 1979
He turned 38 on this day in 2017.

Seung-Hui Cho

Seung-Hui Cho

Mass murderer Deceased
Born on January 18, 1984
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on January 18, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 18, 2017 was most likely conceived around April 27, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 18, 2017 is close to October 11, 2017.

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Stats for January 18, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 18, 2017:

  • 2,864 days have passed since this date.
  • 409 weeks have passed.
  • 247,449,600 seconds have passed since January 18, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 288,691,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 127,683,993,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 41,241,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,280,666 steps. That's roughly 9,458 miles.
  • 2,969,395 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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