New year 2017
2017! A great year for many reasons. Here are some of the notable events and trends that took place:
Global Events:
- Donald Trump becomes President of the United States: Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017.
- North Korea's nuclear tests: North Korea conducted two nuclear tests in 2017, sparking international concern and tensions.
- Fidel Castro's death: Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader, passed away on November 25, 2017, at the age of 90.
- 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:
- iPhone X: Apple released the iPhone X, a revolutionary smartphone with a new design and features like facial recognition.
- Amazon Echo: Amazon's smart speaker, Echo, became a huge success, allowing users to control their homes with voice commands.
- Self-driving cars: Several companies, including Waymo and Tesla, made significant progress in developing self-driving cars.
- CRISPR gene editing: Scientists made breakthroughs in CRISPR gene editing, a technology that allows for precise editing of genes.
Music and Entertainment:
- Music releases: Some notable music releases in 2017 included Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN.", Taylor Swift's "reputation", and Ed Sheeran's "÷".
- Movie releases: Some popular movies released in 2017 included "Beauty and the Beast", "Wonder Woman", and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
- TV shows: Some popular TV shows that premiered or continued in 2017 included "Stranger Things", "The Handmaid's Tale", and "Game of Thrones".
Sports:
- Super Bowl LI: The New England Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit to win Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA championship: The Cavaliers won their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
- 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.