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November 8, 2017

November 8, 2017, was a Wednesday. It was 7 years and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 8, 2017:

  • United States: "Rockstar" by Post Malone
  • United Kingdom: "Rockstar" by Post Malone

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 8, 2017

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

  • Rockstar - Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage
  • Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) - Cardi B
  • 1-800-273-8255 - Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid
  • Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man
  • Thunder - Imagine Dragons
Play the top songs 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.
Thor: Ragnarok

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Thor: Ragnarok" was at the top of the box office on November 8, 2017.

Facts

This date was 2,570 days ago. Approximately 86 months have passed. It was the 312th day of 2017, in week 45. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 29 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to November 8, 2017

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. The song "Rockstar" by Post Malone 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 Thor: Ragnarok 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. The Me Too movement has recently kicked off on Twitter and people are publicizing their sexual abuse allegations against prominent men in the entertainment industry.

Catalonia has just declared its independence from Spain. However, this declaration is not recognized by the Spanish government. In baseball, the Houston Astros have won the 2017 World Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. Hollywood has been rocked by accusations that Kevin Spacey made sexual advances towards a 14 year old boy. Spacey has apologized for the incident. He has also raised eyebrows by coming out as gay. In response to the allegations, Netflix have announced that they are dropping the actor from the series House of Cards.

26 people have lost their lives in Sutherland Springs, Texas after a gunman opened fire in a baptist church. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Americans", "Peaky Blinders", "Power", and "Mindhunter".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild", "Destiny 2", and "Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Doc McStuffins", "The Thundermans", and "Nella the Princess Knight". Popular toys at the moment include Simon Swipe, Hatchimals, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, and FurReal Roarin' Tyler.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 8, 2017, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 8, 2017 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 8, 2017.

  • Kevin Spacey is cancelled.

    Kevin Spacey is cancelled

    At the end of October 2017, allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey became public.
  • #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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on November 8, 2017.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 8, 2017.

  • October 13, 2017: The folk horror film "The Ritual" is released.
  • 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.
  • November 3, 2017: The first-person shooter game "Call of Duty: WWII" is released.
  • November 5, 2017: 26 people are murdered in a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
  • November 7, 2017: Internet culture: Reddit bans the subreddit /r/incels.
  • This date: November 8, 2017
  • November 9, 2017:
    • The app Musical.ly is purchased by TikTok's parent company ByteDance for $1 billion USD.
    • The New York Times reports that five women are accusing stand-up comedian Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct.
    • The Washington Post reports on sexual assault allegations against Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore.
  • November 10, 2017: Stand-up comedian Louis C.K. admits to sexual misconduct.
  • November 15, 2017: Rapper Lil Peep dies at the age of 21 after an accidental overdose.
  • November 16, 2017: Sexual misconduct allegations are made against Democratic Party Senator Al Franken.
  • November 18, 2017: Irish politics: Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams announces that he will be stepping down as leader of the party and that he will not be standing for re-election.
  • November 19, 2017:
    • Robert Mugabe is replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa after being sacked as leader of ZANU-PF.
    • Cult leader Charles Manson dies in prison.
  • November 20, 2017: Model Keri Claussen Khalighi accuses Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons of sexual assault.
  • November 22, 2017: Bosnian Serb colonel-general Ratko Mladić is sentenced to life in prison after he is found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity.
  • November 23, 2017: Brazilian soccer player Robinho is sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy for rape and sexual assault.
  • November 27, 2017: It is announced that Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle are engaged.
  • November 28, 2017: Bitcoin reaches $10,000 USD for the first time.
  • November 29, 2017: US President Trump sparks controversy after he retweets British far-right nationalist Jayda Fransen three times.
  • November 30, 2017: Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons steps down following allegations that he raped actress and screenwriter Jenny Lumet in 1991.
  • 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.
Television shows

TV shows in 2017

The following TV shows were popular in November 2017:

TV shows from November 2017.

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
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 8, 2017

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

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

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

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
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2017.

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
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

Were you born on November 8, 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 November 8, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 8.

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

Author Deceased
Born on November 8, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

Serial killer
Born on November 8, 1945
He turned 72 on this day in 2017.

John Costelloe

John Costelloe

Actor Deceased
Born on November 8, 1961
He was not alive on this date.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity chef
Born on November 8, 1966
He turned 51 on this day in 2017.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid

Actress
Born on November 8, 1975
She turned 42 on this day in 2017.

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Actress
Born on November 8, 1979
She turned 38 on this day in 2017.

Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz

Programmer and Internet hacktivist Deceased
Born on November 8, 1986
He was not alive on this date.

Sophie Kasaei

Sophie Kasaei

TV personality
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 28 on this day in 2017.

SZA

SZA

Singer
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 28 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on November 8, 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 November 8, 2017 was most likely conceived around February 15, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 8, 2017 is close to August 1, 2018.

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Stats for November 8, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 8, 2017:

  • 2,570 days have passed since this date.
  • 367 weeks have passed.
  • 222,048,000 seconds have passed since November 8, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 259,056,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 114,576,768,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 37,008,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 19,096,128 steps. That's roughly 8,487 miles.
  • 2,664,576 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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