Friday, December 17, 2021, was 2 years ago. It was the 351st day and 12th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 17th day of Winter and there are 74 days left until Spring. December 17, 2021 zodiac sign is Sagittarius. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about December 17, 2021, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at December 17 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 351st day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Friday of 2021 |
| Week index | 51st week of 2021 |
| Season | 17th day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Jupiter |
| Numerology | 7 |
| December Birthstone | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz |
| December Birth flower | Narcissus |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write December 17, 2021, in Roman numerals: XIIXVIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
December 17th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for December 17 is Sagittarius ♐. Sagittarius' strengths are: being idealistic, generous, and humor. While the weaknesses are: impatient, get bored quickly, and do things carelessly. Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius.
Top news headlines from December 17, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- F.D.A. Will Permanently Allow Abortion Pills by Mail
- Florida man gets 5 years for assault in Capitol riot, the longest sentence yet
- The Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News and Analysis
- Dominion Voting wins key decision in lawsuit against Fox News
- Betty White is turning 100 and we’re all invited
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on December 17th:
Spider-Man: No Way Home PNC Championship Émilie du Châtelet Donald Parham How I Met Your Father Betty White
December 17th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on December 17.
Timur (Tamerlane) captures and sacks Delhi, defeating Sultan Nasir-u Din Mehmud's armies by setting camels loaded with hay alight and charging them at the Sultans armoured elephants.Pope Clemens VII publishes degree Cum ad zero - forms Inquisition.
Russian army of Grigory Potemkin occupies Ocharov.
Stock markets on December 17, 2021
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December 17, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Dec 17, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Starship Super Heavy engine steering test pic.twitter.com/VG4RQAGuyk
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2021
OFFICIAL: Welcome back, IT ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/VuF98NRZnm
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 17, 2021
Update: Tight End Donald Parham Jr. stayed overnight at UCLA Harbor Medical Center for observation after being diagnosed with a concussion. He is resting comfortably, alert and will likely be discharged from the hospital later today.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Easy On Me" by Adele.
December 17 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
December 17, 2021 life path number is 7. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 7 is thought to be curious and devoted to investigating the unknown. You have an analytical mind, a strong mix of intellectual creativity, logic, and possess all of the skills to handle the challenge.
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