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2017 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2017th year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations. It was marked by political, social, and environmental events such as the Gambian constitutional crisis, the Women's March, the Solar eclipse of August 21, and the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft's end of mission.
Dec 11, 2017 · A review of the biggest news in politics, culture and science in 2017, from Trump's inauguration to the solar eclipse to the Rohingya refugee crisis. Learn about the key events, controversies and trends that shaped the year in the U.S. and around the world.
- Dan Corey
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- The New President. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Jan. 20, outlining his vision of a new national populism and reiterating the same “America First” mantra that delivered the White House to him during the 2016 election.
- The Mueller Investigation. Bowing to public and congressional pressure, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller in May as a special counsel to conduct the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.
- Greater Tensions with North Korea. American tensions with North Korea intensified rapidly since President Donald Trump was inaugurated in late January, as leader Kim Jong Un made no secret that his scientists are working on a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the U.S.
- The #MeToo Movement. In early October, back-to-back bombshell reports in The New York Times and The New Yorker revealed that film mogul Harvey Weinstein allegedly lured women into hotel rooms and bars, and sexually harassed or assaulted them in what some have described as an open secret known for years in Hollywood.
Apr 19, 2015 · Browse the calendar of historical events that happened in 2017, from political, sports, cultural, and scientific milestones. Find out what happened on any date in 2017, from the inauguration of Donald Trump to the discovery of the oldest human ancestor.
The United States men's national soccer team defeats Jamaica 2–1 in the final to win the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup title, their 6th overall. The FBI raids the home of Paul Manafort , a former chairman of the Trump campaign, regarding potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
Dec 21, 2017 · Here are 17 stories that dominated 2017, and whose impact will continue to be felt in the years to come. 1. President Donald Trump's tweets
Dec 14, 2017 · See what New York Times editors picked as the best of 2017 for arts, style, travel and more. Take a look back at the news and stories that shaped an extraordinary year.
