Thursday, December 17, 2020, was 3 years ago. It was the 352nd 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, 2020 zodiac sign is Sagittarius. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about December 17, 2020, 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 | 352nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 51st week of 2020 |
| Season | 17th day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Jupiter |
| Numerology | 6 |
| 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, 2020, in Roman numerals: XIIXVIIMMXX (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, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Long overdue’: Negro Leagues now part of Major League Baseball, stats counted in MLB records
- Potential Biden Ambassador Pick Took Millions In PPP Loans While Winning Hundreds Of Millions In Settlements
- Rep. Deb Haaland to be first Native American interior secretary
- Sleeping With A Chinese Spy: Rand Paul Says Eric Swalwell Ought To Just Resign From Congress
- Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro dies at 28
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on December 17th:
Britney Spears Barcelona vs Real Sociedad LeAnn Rimes Bitcoin Arsenal Stimulus check
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, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
December 17, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Dec 17, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
#excusemeiloveyou first look @netflix 🤍 four more days 🙂 pic.twitter.com/EPCrypYw1M
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) December 17, 2020
Star Light, Star Bright pic.twitter.com/6CeTAZSXCO
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2020
I said it: Ariana Grande exclusive clip
you liked it. you want it? I got it 🤍 pic.twitter.com/cuUpDE8dOq
— Netflix (@netflix) December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Mood" by 24kGoldn.
December 17 calendar
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| December 17, 2024 | Tuesday |
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What is Numerology and life path number?
December 17, 2020 life path number is 6. 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 6 is thought to be a fixer and the glue that holds families, communities together and will protect their loved ones at any cost. You are caring, protective and you dedicate your life to fixing the problems of those around you.
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