Born in 2017
Turns 9 in 2026
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A total solar eclipse crossed the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. Roger Federer won an eighth Wimbledon singles title, and Nintendo Switch launched in March with a design for both home and handheld play.
What happened in 2017?
A total eclipse crosses the United States
The path of totality ran from Oregon to South Carolina. The coast-to-coast path made the eclipse a shared science event.
Detectors record a neutron-star merger
Gravitational waves from merging neutron stars reached detectors on August 17; scientists announced the results on October 16.
Real Madrid retain the Champions League
Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4–1 on June 3 to retain the Champions League, the first club to do so in its modern era.
Firsts and new ideas
Nintendo Switch launches in the United States
The hybrid console reached stores on March 3. The hybrid design combined home-console and handheld play.
Blue Planet II opens with the ocean
The first episode of Blue Planet II aired on BBC One in October 2017, exploring life across the worlds oceans.
Number ones and music in 2017
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Starboy reached No. 1 on Canada's Hot 100
Starboy by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk ranked No. 1 on the Canadian Hot 100 dated January 7, 2017.
I'm the One reached No. 1 on Canada's Hot 100
I'm the One by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne ranked No. 1 on the Canadian Hot 100 dated May 20, 2017.
Prices and everyday money in 2017
Canada figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| bread | $2.82 | 675 grams Statistics Canada |
| coffee | $5.12 | 340 grams Statistics Canada |
| eggs | $3.15 | 1 dozen Statistics Canada |
| milk | $2.36 | 1 litre Statistics Canada |
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