New year 2017

2017! A great year for many reasons. Here are some of the notable events and trends that took place:

Global Events:

  1. Donald Trump becomes President of the United States: Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017.
  2. North Korea's nuclear tests: North Korea conducted two nuclear tests in 2017, sparking international concern and tensions.
  3. Fidel Castro's death: Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader, passed away on November 25, 2017, at the age of 90.
  4. Hurricane Harvey and Irma: Two powerful hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, made landfall in the United States and caused widespread destruction and flooding.

Technology and Science:

  1. iPhone X: Apple released the iPhone X, a revolutionary smartphone with a new design and features like facial recognition.
  2. Amazon Echo: Amazon's smart speaker, Echo, became a huge success, allowing users to control their homes with voice commands.
  3. Self-driving cars: Several companies, including Waymo and Tesla, made significant progress in developing self-driving cars.
  4. CRISPR gene editing: Scientists made breakthroughs in CRISPR gene editing, a technology that allows for precise editing of genes.

Music and Entertainment:

  1. Music releases: Some notable music releases in 2017 included Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN.", Taylor Swift's "reputation", and Ed Sheeran's "÷".
  2. Movie releases: Some popular movies released in 2017 included "Beauty and the Beast", "Wonder Woman", and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
  3. TV shows: Some popular TV shows that premiered or continued in 2017 included "Stranger Things", "The Handmaid's Tale", and "Game of Thrones".

Sports:

  1. Super Bowl LI: The New England Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit to win Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons.
  2. Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA championship: The Cavaliers won their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
  3. New England Patriots win Super Bowl LII: The Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl in franchise history, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.

These are just a few of the many events and trends that took place in 2017. It was a year marked by significant changes and advancements in various fields, as well as some notable challenges and controversies.