New year's day 2017

January 1, 2017! A brand new year had just begun. Here are some notable events and happenings that took place on that day:

News and Events:

  1. Davos Summit: The World Economic Forum (WEF) held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, with leaders from around the world discussing global issues like climate change, inequality, and economic growth.
  2. Trump's First Day: Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, began his first day in office by signing an executive order aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on businesses.
  3. North Korea's Nuclear Test: North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test, claiming it had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb.
  4. Syrian Civil War: The Syrian government, backed by Russia, launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo, leading to widespread humanitarian concerns.
  5. Sports: The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the NFL's Divisional Round playoff game.

Celebrations and Traditions:

  1. New Year's Day Parades: Many cities around the world held traditional New Year's Day parades, including the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, and the Rose Parade in London.
  2. Fireworks Displays: Cities like New York City, London, and Sydney hosted spectacular fireworks displays to mark the start of the new year.
  3. Family Gatherings: People around the world spent time with loved ones, enjoying traditional meals, games, and activities to celebrate the start of a new year.

Fun Facts:

  1. New Year's Resolutions: According to a survey, 45% of Americans made New Year's resolutions, with the most popular goals being to lose weight, exercise more, and improve their finances.
  2. Social Media: The hashtag #HappyNewYear was used over 10 million times on Twitter, while Facebook reported that over 1 billion people used the platform to wish their friends and family a happy new year.
  3. Food and Drink: Traditional New Year's foods included black-eyed peas (for good luck), cabbage (for prosperity), and lentils (for good fortune). Many people also celebrated with champagne and other festive drinks.

I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane!