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January 29, 2017

January 29, 2017, was a Sunday. It was 7 years, 10 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On January 29, 2017, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
  • United Kingdom: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

The music charts on January 29, 2017

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
  • Starboy - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
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Split

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Split".

Facts

This date occurred 2,886 days ago. Approximately 96 months have passed. It was the 29th day of 2017, in week 04. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 32 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 29, 2017

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is January 29, 2017, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The song "Shape of You" 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 Split 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 "My Super Sweet 16", "Modern Family", "Longmire", and "Chicago Fire". 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.

Donald Trump has just been inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as E-Dubble, Bill Paxton, Chuck Berry, and Rosey would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Doom", "Mafia III", "Final Fantasy XV", and "Dead Rising 4".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Teen Wolf", "Henry Danger", "Bunnicula", and "Mech-X4". Children are playing with toys such as Hello Barbie, MiP (robot), Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa, and Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 29, 2017, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 29, 2017 falls under the Otter.
  • 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 29, 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 29, 2017.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: January 29, 2017
  • 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.
  • February 22, 2017: The Chainsmokers and Coldplay release the song "Something Just Like This".
  • February 25, 2017: Actor Bill Paxton passes away after suffering a stroke.
  • February 27, 2017: Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announce the wrong winner at the 2017 Academy Awards.
Television shows

Television shows in January 2017

In January 2017, TV audiences were watching the following 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 2017

If you were a kid on January 29, 2017, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 2017

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

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.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
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

Were you born on January 29, 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 29, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 29.

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Actor
Born on January 29, 1945
He turned 72 on this day in 2017.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Talk show host
Born on January 29, 1954
She turned 63 on this day in 2017.

Gia Carangi

Gia Carangi

Supermodel Deceased
Born on January 29, 1960
She was not alive on this date.

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Actress
Born on January 29, 1970
She turned 47 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on January 29, 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 29, 2017 was most likely conceived around May 8, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 29, 2017 is close to October 22, 2017.

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Stats for January 29, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 29, 2017:

  • 2,886 days have passed since this date.
  • 412 weeks have passed.
  • 249,350,400 seconds have passed since January 29, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 290,908,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 128,664,806,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 41,558,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,444,134 steps. That's roughly 9,531 miles.
  • 2,992,205 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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