What Happened on December 17, 2017

Historical Events

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" takes more than $450m worldwide in its opening weekend, 2nd largest opening in North America ($220m)

Brazilian footballer and former AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka retires

French sailor François Gabart sets round-the-world record for fastest solo navigation of the globe in 42 days 16 hours

Sebastián Piñera wins Chile's presidential election run-off, returning to office after 4 years

Set of ink-brush paintings by Qi Baishi sells at auction for 931.5m yuan ($US140m) in Bejing, a record for Chinese paintings

Kevin Mahogany, American jazz vocalist ("Double Rainbow"; "Pride And Joy"), dies of diabetes complications at 59 [1] [2]
Robert G Wilmers, American banker (M&T Bank), billionaire and philanthropist, dies at 83

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius