Sunday, January 17, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 17th day and 1st month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 48th day of Winter and there are 43 days left until Spring. January 17, 2021 zodiac sign is Capricorn. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) 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 January 17, 2021, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at January 17 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 17th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Sunday of 2021 |
| Week index | 3rd week of 2021 |
| Season | 48th day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Numerology | 5 |
| January Birthstone | Garnet |
| January Birth flower | Carnation |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write January 17, 2021, in Roman numerals: IXVIIMMXXI (month-day, year)
January 17th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for January 17 is Capricorn ♑. Capricorns are responsible, disciplined and good managers, though sometimes are also known for being know-it-all, unforgiving, and condescending. Capricorns are thought to be the most serious sign of the zodiac. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn.
Top news headlines from January 17, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- Migrant caravan demands Biden administration ‘honors its commitments’
- Im facing a prison sentence’: US Capitol rioters plead with Trump for pardons
- Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day
- Sonia Sotomayor will swear in Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day.
- Misinformation went down after Twitter banned Trump
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on January 17th:
UFC Powerball numbers Packers Nets Ravens #HappyBirthdayBettyWhite
January 17th events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on January 17.
Captain James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S).A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, a part of the Modoc War.
Captain Robert Scott's expedition arrives at the South Pole, one month after Roald Amundsen.
Stock markets on January 17, 2021
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January 17, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Jan 17, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1350805241038561282%20since%3A2021-01-16%20until%3A2021-01-18
https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1350952921266085892%20since%3A2021-01-16%20until%3A2021-01-18
https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1350954318103539713%20since%3A2021-01-16%20until%3A2021-01-18
January 17, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Mood" by 24kGoldn.
January 17 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
January 17, 2021 life path number is 5. 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 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
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