Headline news today 2017
Here are some of the top headlines from 2017:
Politics
- January 20: Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States.
- March 15: A terrorist attack on the Westminster Bridge in London kills 5 people and injures dozens more.
- April 6: The United States launches a missile strike on a Syrian airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack.
- May 9: James Comey is fired as FBI Director by President Trump.
- June 8: The United Kingdom holds a general election, with Theresa May's Conservative Party losing its majority.
- July 5: A terrorist attack in Nice, France kills 84 people and injures hundreds more.
- August 21: A solar eclipse is visible across North America, with millions of people watching the rare event.
- September 22: Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
- October 1: A mass shooting occurs at a music festival in Las Vegas, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds more.
- November 8: The United States holds a midterm election, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives.
Business
- January 3: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 19,000 for the first time.
- February 1: The United States and Canada reach a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- March 10: The European Union and the United States reach a deal to avoid a trade war over steel and aluminum tariffs.
- April 10: The United States and China reach a deal to reduce trade tensions and avoid a trade war.
- May 25: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the third time in 2017.
- June 15: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union, marking the beginning of a transition period.
- July 21: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 21,000 for the first time.
- August 14: The United States and South Korea reach a deal to increase trade and investment.
- September 26: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the third time in 2017.
- October 11: The United States and Canada reach a deal to replace NAFTA.
- November 9: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 24,000 for the first time.
Entertainment
- January 8: Music legend Prince dies at the age of 57.
- February 24: The 89th Academy Awards take place, with "Moonlight" winning Best Picture.
- March 12: The 59th Annual Grammy Awards take place, with Adele winning Album of the Year.
- April 22: The 100th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ceremony takes place, with "La La Land" winning Best Picture.
- May 24: The 70th Annual Tony Awards take place, with "Dear Evan Hansen" winning Best Musical.
- June 16: The 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards take place, with "Beauty and the Beast" winning Best Movie.
- July 9: The 2017 Teen Choice Awards take place, with "Riverdale" winning Choice Drama TV Show.
- August 13: The 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards take place, with "The Handmaid's Tale" winning Outstanding Drama Series.
- September 17: The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival takes place, with performances by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and more.
- October 8: The 2017 American Music Awards take place, with Bruno Mars winning Artist of the Year.
- November 19: The 2017 People's Choice Awards take place, with "The Walking Dead" winning Favorite TV Show.
Sports
- January 2: The Green Bay Packers defeat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff game.
- February 5: The New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
- March 12: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
- April 2: The Houston Astros defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
- May 14: The Boston Celtics defeat the Washington Wizards in the NBA Playoffs.
- June 11: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
- July 17: The Chicago Cubs defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB All-Star Game.
- August 13: The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in the MLB Playoffs.
- September 24: The Green Bay Packers defeat the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
- October 8: The Houston Astros defeat the New York Yankees in the ALCS.
- November 5: The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.
- December 31: The New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
These are just a few of the many headlines from 2017. It was a year marked by significant events in politics, business, entertainment, and sports.