Tag 2017
2017 was a great year! Here are some notable events and trends that took place:
Technology:
- The WannaCry ransomware attack affected over 200,000 computers worldwide.
- The first commercial flights of the Airbus A350-1000 took place.
- The Nintendo Switch console was released.
- The iPhone X was announced.
Politics:
- Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States.
- The United Kingdom held a general election, resulting in a hung parliament.
- The Catalan independence referendum took place, leading to a constitutional crisis in Spain.
- The North Korean nuclear crisis escalated, with the country conducting multiple missile tests.
Entertainment:
- The film "Get Out" was released, winning several awards including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- The TV show "Stranger Things" premiered on Netflix.
- The album "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
- The song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran became a global hit.
Sports:
- The Golden State Warriors won their second NBA championship in three years.
- The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI, coming back from a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons.
- The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, their first title in 108 years.
- The Houston Astros won their first World Series title in franchise history.
Business:
- The S&P 500 index reached an all-time high.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 20,000 for the first time.
- Amazon acquired Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion.
- The cryptocurrency market began to gain mainstream attention, with Bitcoin's value increasing by over 1,000%.
Other notable events:
- The total solar eclipse was visible across North America.
- Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage.
- The Las Vegas shooting occurred, resulting in the deaths of 58 people and injuring hundreds more.
- The #MeToo movement gained momentum, with millions of people sharing their stories of sexual harassment and assault.
These are just a few of the many events that took place in 2017. It was a year marked by significant technological advancements, political upheaval, and cultural shifts.