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October 1, 2017

October 1, 2017, was a Sunday. It was the 274th day of 2017. The decade was the 2010s.

6 years, 5 months, and 28 days have passed since October 1, 2017.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on October 1, 2017?

  • O.J. Simpson is released from prison after serving nine years for kidnapping and armed robbery.
  • Catalonia holds an independence referendum despite Spain calling it illegal.
  • 58 people are killed when Stephen Paddock opens fire on a crowd in Las Vegas.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 1, 2017:

  • United States: "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift
  • United Kingdom: "Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 1, 2017

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
  • Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
  • 1-800-273-8255 - Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid
  • Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith
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.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" was at the top of the box office on October 1, 2017.

Facts

This date occurred 2,371 days ago. Approximately 79 months have passed. It was the 274th day of 2017, in week 39. The decade was the 2010s. Daylight saving time (DST) started in Australia on October 1, 2017, as the clocks went forward by one hour. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 26 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 1, 2017

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is October 1, 2017, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift is at the top of the singles charts, while "Too Good at Goodbyes" by Sam Smith is the number-one song in the UK.

Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle 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 "The Walking Dead", "Once Upon a Time", "Peaky Blinders", and "Stranger Things".

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. An Internet meme called "Distracted Boyfriend" is currently going viral. The comedy song "Man's Not Hot" by Big Shaq has become an Internet sensation.

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has just passed away at the age of 91. 58 people have been left dead in Las Vegas after a gun attack by a 64-year-old man called Stephen Paddock. Paddock opened fire on a crowd of people attending a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. The event has reignited discussion about gun control in the United States. Former football player O.J. Simpson has just been released from prison after serving nine years for kidnapping and armed robbery.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lil Peep, Malcolm Young, August Ames, and Jonghyun would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", "Horizon Zero Dawn", "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy", and "Ark: Survival Evolved". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "Game Shakers", and "The Loud House".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage, Bunchems, and FurReal Roarin' Tyler.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 1, 2017.

  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 1, 2017.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 1, 2017.

  • September 3, 2017: North Korea announces that it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
  • September 7, 2017: Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax announce that their systems have been compromised by an identity theft event.
  • September 10, 2017: YouTuber PewDiePie sparks controversy by using the N-word during a livestream.
  • September 13, 2017:
    • Actor Frank Vincent (The Sopranos, Casino and Goodfellas) dies from a heart attack at the age of 80.
    • The bail of hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is revoked after he offers $5,000 for a strand of Hillary Clinton's hair.
  • September 18, 2017: Toys "R" Us files for bankruptcy protection.
  • September 23, 2017: US President Donald Trump withdraws Stephen Curry's invitation to the White House after the NBA star tells reporters that he has no intention to attend.
  • September 24, 2017: NFL players kneel for the national anthem in defiance of President Trump.
  • September 25, 2017: The sitcom "Young Sheldon" premiers on CBS.
  • September 27, 2017:
    • Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner passes away.
    • The cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) is released.
  • This date: October 1, 2017
  • October 2, 2017: Musician Tom Petty passes away.
  • October 5, 2017: Multiple women accuse film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.
  • October 6, 2017: Comedian Ralphie May dies from pneumonia at the age of 45.
  • October 15, 2017: The "Me Too" movement begins.
  • October 16, 2017: Storm Ophelia strikes Ireland and the U.K.
  • October 20, 2017: The film "Only the Brave" is released in movie theaters.
  • October 27, 2017: The second season of Stranger Things is released on Netflix.
  • October 28, 2017: The right-wing conspiracy theory QAnon is born after "Q Clearance Patriot" begins posting on 4chan's /pol/ board.
  • October 29, 2017:
    • Anthony Rapp alleges that Kevin Spacey made a sexual advance towards him when he was only 14 years old.
    • Actor Kevin Spacey announces that he is gay and apologizes for making sexual advances towards Anthony Rapp when he was 14.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 1, 2017, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 1, 2017 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
Television shows

Television shows in October 2017

Television shows that people were watching in October 2017:

TV shows from October 2017.

13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 2017

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2017

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
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
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2017.

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
What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines

Were you born on October 1, 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 October 1, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 1.

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Actor Deceased
Born on October 1, 1920
He was not alive on this date.

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

US President
Born on October 1, 1924
He turned 93 on this day in 2017.

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Actor
Born on October 1, 1969
He turned 48 on this day in 2017.

Keith Duffy

Keith Duffy

Boyzone
Born on October 1, 1974
He turned 43 on this day in 2017.

Olivia Dunne

Olivia Dunne

American gymnast
Born on October 1, 2002
She turned 15 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on October 1, 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 October 1, 2017 was most likely conceived around January 8, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 1, 2017 is close to June 24, 2018.

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Stats for October 1, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 1, 2017:

  • 2,371 days have passed since this date.
  • 338 weeks have passed.
  • 204,858,000 seconds have passed since October 1, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 239,001,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 105,706,728,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,143,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,617,788 steps. That's roughly 7,830 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,458,296 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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