Born in 2017
Turns 9 in 2026
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BACK TO 2017 · United States
A little history to go with their gift.
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.
Women’s March fills Washington and cities across the country
Demonstrations followed the inauguration by one day. The march brought large crowds into public spaces across the country.
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.
Patriots complete a 25-point comeback to win Super Bowl LI
New England beat Atlanta 34–28 in overtime. The game became the first Super Bowl decided in overtime.
Number ones and music in 2017
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
I’m the One debuts atop the Hot 100
DJ Khaled’s I’m the One debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 2017.
Prices and everyday money in 2017
United States figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| White pan bread, U.S. city average | $1.33 | per pound Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED; source series: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; In2013Dollars.com |
| Fresh whole milk, U.S. city average | $3.23 | per gallon Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED; source series: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Inflation Calculator |
| First-Class letter stamp, one ounce (Jan 22–Dec 31) | $0.49 | per stamp U.S. Postal Service; American Philatelic Society |
| Federal minimum wage, covered nonexempt workers | $7.25 | per hour U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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