First Presidential Inauguration
Akufo-Addo is sworn in as president after winning the 2016 election and succeeding John Dramani Mahama through a peaceful constitutional transfer.
Historical events in 2017
366 historical records
January 201726 historical events
First Bjarni Benediktsson Government
Begins the First Bjarni Benediktsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government
The Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction.
Brexit
Sets out Brexit objectives in the Lancaster House speech.
Lancaster House Speech
Sets out objectives for leaving the European Union and the single market.
Inauguration
Is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States.
CIA Speech
Delivers unscripted remarks at CIA headquarters focusing on media coverage and crowd size.
Womenโs March Response
Faces worldwide protests the day after his inauguration.
Emoluments Lawsuit Filed
Faces first lawsuit alleging violation of the Constitutionโs emoluments clause.
Global Gag Rule
Reinstates restrictions on U.S. funding to NGOs providing abortion counseling.
Mexico City Policy
Reinstates the Mexico City Policy restricting abortion-related foreign aid.
TPP Withdrawal
Directs withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Brexit
Wins the Article 50 case requiring parliamentary authorisation.
Brexit
Wins the Supreme Court case requiring an Act of Parliament to authorise Article 50.
Supreme Court Article 50 Response
Starmer welcomes the ruling requiring parliamentary legislation before Article 50 is triggered.
Keystone XL Memorandum
Invites resubmission of the Keystone XL pipeline application.
Border Wall Executive Order
Signs Executive Order 13767 on border wall planning and construction.
Border Wall Order
Orders construction of a wall along the southern border.
Immigration Enforcement Order
Signs Executive Order 13768 expanding immigration enforcement.
Brexit
Introduces the European Union Notification of Withdrawal Bill.
First Travel Ban
Signs an executive order restricting entry from several Muslim-majority countries.
Article 50 Bill Second Reading
Starmer leads Labour's response during the Article 50 Bill second-reading debate.
Gorsuch Nomination
Nominates Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
Netherlands Women Manager
Becomes permanent head coach of the Netherlands women's national team shortly before the European Championship.
Transfer to Lyon
Joins Lyon and rebuilds his career as a leading attacker in Ligue 1.
February 201715 historical events
Article 50 Bill Commons Vote
Starmer supports the bill while pressing for parliamentary scrutiny and negotiating safeguards.
The End
Plays Black Sabbath's final concert in Birmingham during The End tour.
Anti-Corruption Protests
Supports protesters opposing emergency ordinance changes.
Re-Elected President
Berdymukhamedov wins another presidential term under the revised system
PSLV-C37
PSLV-C37 deploys 104 satellites in one mission during A. S. Kiran Kumar's tenure as ISRO chairman.
Acting Governor-General
Theo Zurenuoc serves as acting Governor-General after Ogio dies
Death in Office
Michael Ogio dies while serving as Governor-General
TRAPPIST-1 Atmospheres
De Wit uses Hubble spectra to test atmospheres of Earth-sized TRAPPIST-1 planets and finds no evidence for thick hydrogen envelopes on the inner worlds.
Icon Award
Receives the BRITs Icon Award, adding to his record haul of BRIT trophies.
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
Bajwa oversees the launch of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, a nationwide campaign intended to consolidate earlier counterterrorism operations.
EFL Cup Victory
Manchester United defeat Southampton 3-2 at Wembley to win the EFL Cup.
Governor-General Takes Office
Bob Dadae becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Article 50 Debate
Leads Labour scrutiny of the Article 50 legislation.
Move to Molde
Haaland joined Molde FK and continued his development in the Norwegian top division under a coaching staff that included Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Third-Term Cabinet
Continues as head of the Cabinet of Ministers after re-election
March 201711 historical events
Revised Travel Ban
Issues a revised travel ban after legal challenges.
Champions League Sevilla Decisive Goal
Albrighton scores Leicester City's second goal in the 2-0 home victory over Sevilla, sending the club into its first Champions League quarter-final.
Capital Controls Largely Removed
Most capital controls on individuals, companies and pension funds are lifted after years of restrictions introduced during the financial crisis.
Article 50 Act
The European Union Notification of Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Brexit
The European Union Notification of Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Labour Brexit Tests
Starmer sets tests for judging whether the Government secures an acceptable Brexit agreement.
Coal Regulations Rollback
Signs an order rolling back Obama-era climate and coal regulations.
Article 50 Triggered
The United Kingdom gives formal notice of withdrawal from the European Union.
Brexit
The United Kingdom gives formal notice of withdrawal from the European Union.
Room 29 Album
Releases the collaborative album Room 29 with Chilly Gonzales.
Reelection Crisis
Faces protests over efforts to permit presidential reelection.
April 201711 historical events
Di Marรญa Contributes to Monaco Final Win
Di Marรญa scores and creates goals as Paris Saint-Germain defeat Monaco in the League Cup final under Emery.
Cavani Scores in Monaco Cup Final
Cavani scores twice as Emery's Paris Saint-Germain defeat Monaco 4โ1 in the Coupe de la Ligue final.
Halfway to Arrokoth
New Horizons reaches the halfway point in distance between Pluto and its next Kuiper Belt target, 2014 MU69.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Kabila appoints Tshibala under the framework of the Saint Sylvester Agreement.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes.
Syria Airstrikes
Orders missile strikes on a Syrian airbase after a chemical weapons attack.
Gorsuch Sworn In
Neil Gorsuch is sworn in as Supreme Court Justice.
Brexit
Calls for an early general election during the Brexit process.
Five Hundredth Barcelona Goal
Scores his five-hundredth competitive Barcelona goal with a stoppage-time Clasico winner.
Tax Cuts Proposal
Unveils outline of major tax cuts.
May 201744 historical events
Departure from House of Commons
Burnham's first period as Member of Parliament ends before the mayoral election.
White House Meeting with Donald Trump
Abbas met United States President Donald Trump at the White House for talks centred on reviving Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The meeting occurred before the administration's later decision on Jerusalem sharply damaged relations with the Palestinian leadership.
Election as Mayor
Burnham wins the first directly elected Greater Manchester mayoral contest.
Mayor's Homelessness Fund
Burnham launches a homelessness fund and donates fifteen percent of his mayoral salary.
Takes Office as Mayor
Burnham begins serving as the first elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Comey Firing
Fires FBI Director James Comey.
Leipzig Comeback Ends Four to Five
Robert Lewandowski scores twice in Bayernโs dramatic 5-4 Bundesliga victory over RB Leipzig, including a penalty during a match with several late goals.
Moon of 2007 OR10
Kiss leads analysis of Hubble images revealing a moon around the large Kuiper Belt object then known as 2007 OR10.
Saudi Arabia Visit
Delivers speech to leaders of Muslim-majority countries.
Thirty-Third La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-third Spanish league championship.
La Liga Title-Decider Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid beat Malaga and secure the Spanish league championship.
Manchester Arena Response
Burnham coordinates civic leadership and public solidarity after the Manchester Arena bombing.
Eurpopa League Winner
Kept a clean sheet as United defeated Ajax in Stockholm.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored United's second goal with an acrobatic close-range finish.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained United and kept Ajax's wide attacks in check.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored Manchester United's opening goal with a deflected shot.
Eurpopa League Winner
Won the header that set up Mkhitaryan's goal from a corner.
Eurpopa League Winner
Led United's attack and stretched the Ajax defence with his movement.
Europa League Final
Starts for Ajax in the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United.
Europa League Victory
Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 to win the UEFA Europa League.
Eurpopa League Winner
Oversaw a disciplined 2-0 victory that secured the club's first Europa League title.
Eurpopa League Winner
Controlled central areas and was named player of the match.
NATO Summit Speech
Urges NATO allies to increase defense spending.
Irregular Jupiter Magnetic Field
Juno measurements show Jupiter's magnetic field is stronger and more spatially irregular than expected.
Deep Ammonia Structure
Juno microwave measurements reveal ammonia-rich structures extending far below Jupiter's visible cloud tops.
Jupiter Polar Cyclone Architecture
Juno data reveal tightly packed giant cyclones surrounding central storms at Jupiter's poles.
3-D The Catalogue
Releases 3-D The Catalogue, documenting the multimedia live catalogue performances.
FA Cup Winner
Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring early as Arsenal claimed a record thirteenth FA Cup as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Second Arsenal FA Cup Victory
Sรกnchez opened the scoring against Chelsea in the FA Cup final as Arsenal won 2โ1, earning another English cup winner's medal for the Chilean forward.
FA Cup Winner
David Ospina started in goal and made important interventions against Chelsea as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Dembรฉlรฉ 2017 Cup Final Opening Goal
Dribbles inside and scores the first goal of the DFB-Pokal final against Eintracht Frankfurt, setting Dortmund on its way to the trophy.
German Cup Final Winning Penalty
Converts a second-half penalty against Eintracht Frankfurt to give Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 DFB-Pokal final victory.
FA Cup Winner
Per Mertesacker captained Arsenal in his first start of the season and led a reshaped back line as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Mesut Ozil created chances and helped Arsenal maintain their attacking rhythm as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Rob Holding formed part of Arsenal's three-man defence that resisted Chelsea's attack as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Danny Welbeck pressed Chelsea's defence and provided a mobile option up front as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2017 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Heads Arsenal's winning goal against Chelsea as the club lift a record 13th FA Cup.
FA Cup Winner
Aaron Ramsey headed the winning goal after Chelsea had briefly levelled the match as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain performed a demanding wide role in Arsenal's victory over the league champions as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Nacho Monreal helped defend the left side as Arsenal protected a slender lead as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
PSG Retains French Cup
Emery guides Paris Saint-Germain to a 1โ0 Coupe de France final victory over Angers, keeping the trophy in the capital.
FA Cup Winner
Granit Xhaka supplied midfield structure and progressive passing in the Wembley final as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Golden Boot La Liga
Claims the La Liga top-scorer award with 37 goals while representing Barcelona. The season is distinguished by leading a scoring race that featured several world-class forwards.
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 29 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. His contribution stands out for overtaking his rivals with a remarkable late-season scoring surge.
June 201725 historical events
Paris Agreement Withdrawal
Announces U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
Champions League Final Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid Victory Against Juventus
Helps secure a second consecutive European championship.
Back-to-Back Champions League Titles
Becomes the first coach in the Champions League era to retain the trophy.
Ronaldo Champions League Final Brace
Scores twice against Juventus as Real Madrid retain the Champions League.
Asensio Champions League Final Fourth Goal
Scores Real Madrid's fourth goal late in the final against Juventus.
GSLV Mk III-D1
The first developmental GSLV Mk III flight carrying GSAT-19 takes place while A. S. Kiran Kumar heads ISRO.
Brexit
Loses the Conservative majority in a Brexit-dominated general election.
Brexit
Loses the Conservative majority in a Brexit-dominated general election.
Election
Loses the Conservative majority in a snap general election.
Re-election to Parliament
Starmer retains Holborn and St Pancras at the general election.
FC Porto Manager Appointment
Is appointed FC Porto head coach before the new season.
Return to Porto as Coach
Returns to the club where he developed as a player.
First Cabinet Meeting
Holds first full Cabinet meeting praising administration achievements.
Taoiseach of Ireland
Succeeds Enda Kenny as Taoiseach.
Brexit
Formal Brexit negotiations begin with the European Union.
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Becomes crown prince while continuing as minister of defence.
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Crown Prince
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and deputy prime minister.
Brexit
Agrees a confidence and supply arrangement supporting the Conservative government.
Confidence and Supply
Agrees a confidence-and-supply arrangement with the Conservative government.
Return to Portuguese Football
Becomes a leading scorer and captain from midfield.
Sporting Transfer
Signs for Sporting after developing his senior career in Italy.
Rangers Transfer
Joins Rangers from HJK Helsinki and becomes a prolific striker.
Transfer
Joins Liverpool from Roma and becomes a key forward.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Leads the UEFA Champions League scoring standings with 12 goals for Real Madrid. His contribution stands out for his exceptional goals in knockout matches against leading European opposition.
July 20178 historical events
Confederations Cup Final Appearance
Sรกnchez took part in Chile's run to the FIFA Confederations Cup final in Russia, where the team finished runner-up after a narrow defeat to Germany.
Hwasong 14 Test
North Korea tests the Hwasong-14 ICBM.
Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Adopted
Presides over the United Nations conference that adopts the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
G20 Hamburg Summit
Attends G20 summit and meets world leaders.
Great Red Spot Flyover
Juno flies directly above the Great Red Spot to probe its structure.
Brexit
Introduces the European Union Withdrawal Bill.
Disqualification
The Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif from holding parliamentary office.
Obamacare Repeal Failure
Senate fails to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
August 201715 historical events
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi succeeds Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister.
Women's European Championship Title
Guides the Netherlands to their first UEFA Women's European Championship title with a 4-2 final victory over Denmark.
Women's European Championship Final
Scores twice as the Netherlands defeat Denmark 4-2 to win UEFA Women's EURO 2017.
European Super Cup Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Manchester United 2-1 in the European Super Cup.
European Super Cup Second Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Manchester United.
Government Appointment
Kabariti participates in government appointment connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
First Liverpool Goal
Scores on his competitive Liverpool debut during a 3-3 Premier League draw away to Watford.
Charlottesville Remarks
Faces criticism for saying there were โfine people on both sidesโ after a deadly rally.
GW170814 Three-Detector Black Hole Merger
During his leadership of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, LIGO and Virgo make their first three-detector observation of a binary black hole merger.
Spanish Super Cup Second-Leg Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 and win the Spanish Super Cup.
GW170817 Neutron-Star Merger Detection
LIGO and Virgo detect gravitational waves from the binary neutron-star merger GW170817.
GW170817 Multimessenger Event
LIGO observes the neutron-star merger GW170817, enabling the first gravitational-wave event with extensive electromagnetic follow-up.
IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank Opens
The IAEA opens its Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Kazakhstan as a fuel assurance mechanism.
Negotiating Position Papers
Publishes position papers on Brexit negotiations.
Re-Elected Government
O'Neill continues as Prime Minister after the 2017 national election
September 201713 historical events
School Readiness Pledge
Burnham proposes coordinated action so more children begin school ready to learn.
Sixth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test.
North Korea Sixth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its sixth and largest announced nuclear test explosion.
Pluto
The International Astronomical Union approves the first official names for surface features discovered on Pluto by New Horizons.
Pluto
Tombaugh Regio and Burney crater become official Pluto feature names honoring Clyde Tombaugh and Venetia Burney.
Free Senior High School Programme Launched
Akufo-Addo launches the Free Senior High School programme, removing tuition charges for eligible students in Ghana's public secondary schools.
Abortion Law Reform
Promulgates legislation permitting abortion in three narrowly defined circumstances.
Coalition Government Collapses
The governing coalition loses its majority after Bright Future withdraws, leading to preparations for another early parliamentary election.
Nuclear Ban Treaty Opens for Signature
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opens for signature at United Nations Headquarters.
Balance Sheet Normalization Announced
The Federal Open Market Committee announces that its balance-sheet normalization program will begin in October, allowing increasing amounts of maturing Treasury and agency securities to run off rather than be fully reinvested.
Brexit
Delivers the Florence speech on the Brexit transition and future relationship.
Women Driving Royal Order
Supports social and economic reforms associated with women's mobility.
Women Driving Royal Order
Issues the royal order permitting driving licences for women.
October 201716 historical events
Nobel Prize for LIGO
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves from sources including merging black holes.
Nobel Prize for LIGO
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for decisive contributions to LIGO and gravitational-wave astronomy, inaugurated by the detection of a binary black hole merger.
Nobel Prize for LIGO
Thorne shares the Nobel Prize in Physics with Rainer Weiss and Barry Barish for decisive contributions to LIGO and the direct observation of gravitational waves.
Nobel Prize for LIGO
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for decisive contributions to LIGO and the observation of gravitational waves, first detected from a binary black hole merger.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Haumea Ring Discovery
Ortiz and colleagues use a stellar occultation to discover a ring around the trans-Neptunian dwarf planet Haumea.
GW170817 Kilonova
Tanvir leads Hubble observations of the optical counterpart to the neutron-star merger GW170817, linking gravitational waves with a kilonova.
Jerusalem Policy
Kabariti participates in jerusalem policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Meaningful Vote Urgent Question
Starmer demands a binding parliamentary vote on the final withdrawal agreement.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Parliamentary Election of 2017
Iceland holds a snap parliamentary election after the collapse of Bjarni Benediktsson's coalition government.
Nobel Prize
Barish receives the Nobel Prize for leadership and decisive contributions to LIGO
Nobel Prize
Thorne receives the Nobel Prize for decisive contributions to LIGO and gravitational wave observation
Nobel Prize
Weiss receives the Nobel Prize for decisive contributions to LIGO and gravitational wave observation
November 20179 historical events
Military Intervention
Chiwenga's forces take control of key institutions during the leadership crisis.
Resignation from Presidency
Mugabe resigns after military intervention and the beginning of parliamentary impeachment proceedings.
In the Fade
Directs In the Fade.
Sworn In as President
Mnangagwa is sworn in after returning from exile.
Voyager 1 Backup Thrusters Reactivated
Engineers successfully fire Voyager 1 trajectory-correction thrusters for the first time in thirty-seven years.
Hat Trick Against West Ham
Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick against West Ham United, including a long-range strike from his own half, as Everton win 4โ0.
Hwasong 15 Test
North Korea tests the Hwasong-15 ICBM.
First Bjarni Benediktsson Government
The First Bjarni Benediktsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
December 201716 historical events
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Record-Distance KBO Imaging
New Horizons photographs Kuiper Belt objects 2012 HZ84 and 2012 HE85 from farther from Earth than any previous spacecraft image location.
Rejection of US Jerusalem Recognition
Abbas rejected the United States decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He argued that the move disqualified Washington from serving as an impartial mediator and reaffirmed the Palestinian claim to East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state.
Jerusalem Recognition
Recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Brexit
Agrees the phase one joint report with the European Union.
Brexit
The UK and EU publish a joint report on phase one of Brexit negotiations.
Club World Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal against Gremio as Real Madrid retain the Club World Cup.
Homelessness Fund Reaches One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Pounds
Burnham announces strong public support for the city-region homelessness fund.
Commonwealth Games Award
Birmingham is selected to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Act reduces the corporate tax rate and changes individual and business taxation.
Liverpool Agrees Van Dijk Transfer
Liverpool agree to sign Van Dijk from Southampton, giving Klopp a central defender capable of organising the team from the back.
Appointment as Vice-President
Mohadi is appointed as one of Zimbabwe's two Vice-Presidents.
Appointment as Vice-President
Chiwenga becomes Vice-President after retiring from military command.
Nobel Prize for Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing cryo-electron microscopy for high-resolution biomolecular structures.
Sunday Service Ends
Ends his regular BBC Radio 6 Music Sunday Service after almost eight years.
First Leicester Champions League Campaign
Slimani provides a physical centre-forward option during Leicester City's first Champions League season after arriving from Sporting CP in 2016.
Hat-Trick Against Ecuador Secures World Cup Place
With Argentina in danger of missing the World Cup, Messi scored all three goals in a 3-1 qualifying victory over Ecuador to secure direct passage to Russia.
Spanish Cup Final Goal Against Alaves
Messi opened the scoring and helped organise Barcelona's attacking play in a 3-1 Copa del Rey final victory over Alavรฉs.
Jones Feyenoord Title Goalkeeper
Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones supplies experience and consistency as Feyenoord wins the 2016โ17 Eredivisie championship, protecting a narrow lead in the title race.
Seven-Planet TRAPPIST-1 System
Leads the team establishing that TRAPPIST-1 hosts seven Earth-size planets.
Lukaku Supplies Lazio Left-Side Pace
Jordan Lukaku offers Lazio a fast overlapping option on the left during a season that ends with a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph.
Premier League Championship
Eden Hazard wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and scores 16 league goals and provides direct attacking inspiration from the left.
Premier League Championship
Thibaut Courtois wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the Golden Glove after recording 16 league clean sheets.
Besiktas Brazilian Playmaker Title
Anderson Talisca adds long-range shooting and inventive combination play during a productive loan spell in Beลiktaลโs championship side.
Premier League Championship
David Luiz wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and organises central defence following his return to Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain.
Besiktas Brazilian Centre Back Title
Marcelo Guedes provides aerial presence and defensive organisation as Beลiktaล claim the 2016โ17 league championship.
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior leaves Barcelona to take up a new playing role with Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain activated his release clause in a record โฌ222 million deal that dramatically altered the transfer market.
World Record PSG Transfer
Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in a world-record transfer, becoming the focal point of the club's ambitious European project.
Ajax Europa League Final Attacker
Bertrand Traorรฉ starts in Ajax's forward line against Manchester United, completing a European campaign that takes the young Dutch team to the Europa League final.
Cameroon Africa Cup Defensive Strength
Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui anchors Cameroon's defence throughout the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. His set-piece threat and aerial ability complement a title-winning campaign.
Equaliser in Africa Cup Final
Nicolas N'Koulou heads Cameroon's equalising goal against Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final. Vincent Aboubakar later wins the match in normal time.
Cameroon Captain Wins Africa Cup
Benjamin Moukandjo captains Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title. The final victory over Egypt completes an unexpected championship campaign.
Africa Cup Winner with Cameroon
Clinton N'Jie contributes to Cameroon's attack during the victorious 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The tournament ends with a 2-1 final win over Egypt.
Africa Cup Final Winning Volley
Vincent Aboubakar scores a brilliant late winner as Cameroon beat Egypt 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations final. His decisive finish secures the country's fifth continental title.
Besiktas Cameroon Forward Championship
Vincent Aboubakar brings physicality and finishing to the Beลiktaล attack during their 2016โ17 championship campaign.
Africa Cup Goalkeeper in Final Victory
Fabrice Ondoa keeps goal for Cameroon in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final. The Indomitable Lions defeat Egypt to claim a fifth continental crown.
Africa Cup Winning Midfield Contribution
Arnaud Djoum provides composure in central midfield during Cameroon's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations victory. The team overcome Egypt in the final after falling behind.
African Championship Experience
Sรฉbastien Siani represents Cameroon during its successful 2017 Africa Cup of Nations run. The veteran midfielder gives the squad a dependable central option.
Africa Cup Best Player Award
Christian Bassogog is named player of the tournament as Cameroon win the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. His direct wing play is a major attacking weapon for the champions.
Besiktas Canadian Midfield Anchor
Atiba Hutchinson controls transitions and recovers possession in central midfield as Beลiktaล retain the Sรผper Lig crown.
In the Midst of Winter
Allende published In the Midst of Winter, a novel concerning displacement and unexpected solidarity.
Colombian Centre-Back in European Final
Davinson Sรกnchez defends for Ajax in the Europa League final against Manchester United, completing an impressive first campaign in Dutch football.
Coppa Italia Final Contribution
Plays an important wide role in Juventus's 2016-17 domestic double-winning season, offering direct dribbling and defensive cover on the flank.
Spectacular Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores an acrobatic overhead kick to equalise for Juventus against Real Madrid in the 2017 Champions League final, although Madrid ultimately win the match.
Danish Midfielder Brentford Signing
Marcondes agreed to join Brentford from Nordsjรฆlland, bringing creative passing and set-piece ability to the London club.
Teenage Striker Reaches Europa League Final
Kasper Dolberg leads Ajax's forward line during their 2017 Europa League campaign, using close control and composed finishing as a young striker.
Salah Signs for Klopp's Attack
Salah joins Liverpool from Roma and becomes a prolific scorer in Klopp's rapidly developing front line.
Discovery of Ross 128 b
Leads discovery of temperate planet Ross 128 b around a nearby red dwarf.
Transfer to Manchester City
Manchester City recruits Benjamin Mendy, formerly of Monaco. The French full-back transferred from Monaco during City's expensive overhaul of its wide defensive positions.
Arsenal Cup Win Under Wenger
Arsenal secure the cup for Wenger, recording a 2-1 final result against Chelsea. The final gives the manager a place among FA Cup winners.
Transfer to Arsenal
Alexandre Lacazette moves to Arsenal after playing for Lyon. Arsenal signed Lyon's experienced scorer as it sought greater consistency in the final third.
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe joins Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco. The teenage World Cup prospect initially joined on loan with a purchase arrangement after Monaco's title-winning season.
Teenager Joins From Monaco
Kylian Mbappรฉ joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco and developed into the club's leading goalscorer across the following seasons.
Brentford Championship Scorer Arrival
Maupay joined Brentford from Saint-รtienne and developed into a highly productive Championship striker through movement and energetic pressing.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund following Neymar's departure.
Player of the Year
Chelsea midfielder Kante earns the writers award for his ball-winning range, tactical discipline and pivotal role in another Premier League triumph.
Premier League Championship
N'Golo Kante wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins major individual honours for his ball-winning and pressing in midfield.
In the Fade Cannes Premiere
Premiered In the Fade in competition at Cannes, with Diane Kruger in the lead role.
In the Fade Screenplay
Co-wrote In the Fade, a drama centered on a womans response to a terrorist attack.
German Head Coach Appointed
Daniel Farke was appointed Norwich City head coach in 2017 and developed a possession-based side that later won two Championship titles.
Atsu Gives Newcastle Wide Attacking Threat
Atsu provides pace and left-footed delivery during Newcastle's title-winning Championship season under Benรญtez.
Get Out
Stars as Chris Washington in Get Out, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
BAFTA Award
Wins the BAFTA Award for Supporting Actor for his performance in Lion.
Dunkirk
Directs Dunkirk, depicting the 1940 evacuation through intersecting land, sea and air timelines.
Dunkirk Production
Produces Dunkirk with Emma Thomas.
Dunkirk Screenplay
Writes the screenplay for Dunkirk using a compressed structure built around three different time scales.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for novels of emotional force that uncover the abyss beneath an illusory sense of connection.
Budget Policy
The 2017 Budget under Philip Hammond sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Philip Hammond presents the 2017 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy
During Theresa May's government, mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
NHS PrEP Implementation Trial Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
NHS PrEP Implementation Trial NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
NHS PrEP Implementation Trial
During Theresa May's government, nHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
Mayor's Question Time
Burnham begins regular public question sessions across Greater Manchester's boroughs.
Mayoral Leadership Team
Burnham appoints a leadership team covering policing, business, young people and public services.
Preventative NHS Model
Burnham promotes integration of health with housing, education, employment and community services.
My Life Our Times
Brown publishes a memoir reflecting on family, politics, government and the financial crisis.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing cryo-electron microscopy for high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules.
Premier League Championship
Gary Cahill wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and captains the side and supplies leadership as Chelsea reclaim the title.
Hull City Full Back Arrives
Andrew Robertson transferred from Hull City to Liverpool in 2017 and gradually developed into one of the league's most productive attacking left-backs.
Former Chelsea Captain Joins Villa
John Terry joined Aston Villa after his long Chelsea career, providing experience as the club pursued a Championship promotion.
Leeds Permanent Signing
Completes his permanent move to Leeds United after an initial loan and strengthens the club's central defensive options.
Blades League One Promotion Captain
Sharp captained Sheffield United and supplied crucial goals in the championship-winning campaign under Chris Wilder.
Pitman Arrives as Portsmouth Captain
Pitman joins Portsmouth from Ipswich Town and becomes a central attacking figure after the club's return to League One.
Championship Top Scorer
Finishes the 2016โ17 Championship campaign with 27 league goals for Leeds United, leading the division's scoring chart.
Gayle Goals in Newcastle Promotion Season
Gayle leads Newcastle's scoring in the Championship as Benรญtez's side earn immediate promotion to the Premier League.
Defoe Moves to Bournemouth After Relegation
Defoe leaves relegated Sunderland to rejoin Bournemouth, ending a spell in which his goals were repeatedly central to the club's survival bids.
Villa Championship Main Striker
Jonathan Kodjia was an important source of goals for Aston Villa in the Championship after joining from Bristol City.
Naismith Contributes to Pompey Title Run
Naismith supplies goals and creative play during Portsmouth's League Two-winning campaign, helping the side earn promotion.
Exeter Forward Joins Brentford
Watkins moved from Exeter City to Brentford, where his versatility and development soon made him a leading Championship attacker.
Europa League Final Victory Over Ajax
Rooney comes on as a substitute as Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 and win the UEFA Europa League for the first time.
Rooney Returns To Goodison
Wayne Rooney returns to Everton from Manchester United, rejoining his boyhood club thirteen years after his departure.
Two Hundredth Premier League Goal
Rooney scores against Manchester City for Everton to reach 200 Premier League goals, becoming only the second player to achieve the feat.
United All-Time Record Goal Against Stoke
Rooney scores a stoppage-time free kick against Stoke City to reach 250 Manchester United goals and break Bobby Charlton's club record.
Sheffield United League One Champions
Wilder delivered a hundred-point League One season as Sheffield United returned to the Championship after six years away.
Champions League Quarter Final Management
Shakespeare takes charge of Leicester City in 2017 and leads the club past Sevilla in the Champions League before its quarter-final elimination by Atletico Madrid.
David Moyes First West Ham Appointment
David Moyes is appointed West Ham United manager with the immediate task of securing the clubโs position in the Premier League.
Forest Avoids Relegation on Final Day
Mark Warburton managed Nottingham Forest as the team secured Championship survival on the final day of the 2016-17 season. Forest stayed up on goal difference following victory over Ipswich Town.
Cook Wins League Two Title with Pompey
Cook guides Portsmouth to the League Two championship, as a dramatic final-day win gives the club the title on goal difference.
Liverpool Academy Coaching Role
Gerrard returns to Liverpool to coach in the academy, beginning his managerial development with the club's emerging players.
Liverpool Under-Eighteen Head Coach
Gerrard takes charge of Liverpool's under-18 team and works on developing young players' technical and tactical understanding.
Mowbray Appointed as Blackburn Boss
Mowbray takes charge of Blackburn late in the Championship season, but cannot prevent relegation to League One.
Retirement From Professional Football
Lampard announces his retirement from playing after a career encompassing Chelsea's scoring record, England appearances and spells in MLS.
Mantalos Captains AEK Recovery
Petros Mantalos becomes an influential midfielder and captain as AEK Athens re-establish themselves in the Greek top flight. His passing and leadership are central to the side's resurgence.
Golden Bear for On Body and Soul
The film On Body and Soul, directed by Ildiko Enyedi, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
Large Hadron Collider Physics
Sees Run 2 continue producing large proton-collision datasets for precision Standard Model measurements and searches for physics beyond it.
Lazio Forward Wins Italian Super Cup
Ciro Immobile scores twice against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup as Lazio claim a dramatic 3โ2 victory with a stoppage-time winner.
Premier League Championship
Antonio Conte wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the title in his first season after introducing an effective three-at-the-back system.
Nantes Recruits Ranieri
Ranieri takes charge of Nantes after his departure from Leicester, returning to French league management.
First Italian Super Cup as Head Coach
Simone Inzaghi wins the Supercoppa Italiana as Lazio manager, defeating Juventus in an eventful final in the Italian capital.
Stoppage-Time Super Cup Winner
Alessandro Murgia strikes late against Juventus to secure Lazio's 3โ2 Supercoppa Italiana triumph after the champions had recovered from two goals down.
Venus Equatorial Jet
Akatsuki observations reveal a fast equatorial jet in Venus's lower-to-middle cloud layer, showing unexpected variability in atmospheric circulation.
El Ahmadi Captures Feyenoord League Championship
Karim El Ahmadi controls central midfield for Feyenoord during the 2016โ17 title season, balancing defensive pressure with crisp distribution.
Kuyt Hat-Trick Seals Feyenoord Title
Dirk Kuyt scores a hat-trick against Heracles Almelo on the final Eredivisie matchday, securing Feyenoord's first Dutch championship for eighteen years.
Return as Netherlands Manager
Returns for a third spell as Netherlands head coach during World Cup qualifying.
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal and develops into one of the leading goalscorers in the Women's Super League.
Vormer Becomes Brugge Midfield Leader
Ruud Vormer's passing range and work rate help define Club Brugge's midfield structure in domestic and European matches.
Besiktas Dutch Winger Arrival
Ryan Babel joins Beลiktaล midway through the season and strengthens the attack during the final stretch of the title race.
Emenike Takes Olympiacos Striker Role
Emmanuel Emenike signs for Olympiacos after playing in Turkey and elsewhere in Europe. The Nigeria international brings pace and strength to the Greek club's forward options.
Charlton Emerging Midfield Talent
Aribo becomes an increasingly influential midfielder for Charlton Athletic, combining ball carrying with late attacking runs.
Premier League Championship
Victor Moses wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and flourishes in an unfamiliar right wing-back position under Conte.
Hamas Reconciliation
Abbas supports Egyptian mediated efforts to reconcile Fatah and Hamas
Anderlecht Belgian League Title
Teodorczyk led Anderlecht's goalscoring as the team won the Belgian championship, earning the striker recognition for his penalty-area finishing.
Mรกrio Rui Joins Napoli Full-Back Group
Mรกrio Rui transferred from Roma to Napoli and became an option on the left side of defence and in attacking buildup.
Champions League Quarter-Final Hat-Trick Against Bayern
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Bayern Munich in a dramatic extra-time victory that carried Real Madrid into the European semi-finals.
Champions League Semi-Final Hat-Trick Against Atletico
Ronaldo scored all three goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 home win over Atlรฉtico Madrid, giving the holders a formidable first-leg advantage.
Fifth Ballon d'Or Equals Leading Record
Ronaldo collected a fifth Ballon d'Or following another Champions League triumph and a Spanish title with Real Madrid.
Loan Arrival From Atletico Madrid
Joins Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid and becomes an influential attacking figure in the promotion campaign.
Nuno Espirito Santo Manager Appointment
Takes charge of Wolves and introduces a tactical approach that helps drive the club toward Championship promotion.
Transfer to Manchester City
After a spell with Monaco, Bernardo Silva signs for Manchester City. City secured the versatile Portuguese creator after Monaco's French title and European run.
Porto to Wolves Transfer
Moves from Porto to Wolverhampton Wanderers and becomes central to the clubโs possession play and long-range shooting.
Besiktas Wing Creativity 2017
Ricardo Quaresma creates chances with outside-of-the-foot passes and deliveries as the club wins another league title.
Yugoslavia Tribunal Completes Mandate
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia closed after completing its mandate.
Al Hilal First-Team Emergence
Nasser Al Dawsari progressed from Al Hilalโs youth setup toward senior football in 2017. The homegrown midfielder progressed to the senior team and became known for his versatility.
Bristol City Record Forward Deal
Famara Diรฉdhiou signs for Bristol City from Angers for a club-record fee. The Senegal striker becomes a focal point of the Championship team's attack.
Besiktas Serbian Defender Contribution
Dusko Tosic plays an important defensive role in the campaign that secures Beลiktaลโs second straight Turkish title.
Maksimoviฤ Helps Napoli's Back Line
Nikola Maksimoviฤ developed as a central-defensive option at Napoli, supplying height and physical presence during Serie A campaigns.
Prijovic PAOK Cup Final Winner
Aleksandar Prijovic scores PAOK's opening goal against AEK Athens in the 2017 Greek Cup final. His contribution helps the Thessaloniki team secure a 2-1 victory and lift the trophy.
Premier League Championship
Cesar Azpilicueta wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and adapts superbly to a role in Chelsea's back three and starts every league game.
Newcastle Championship Title
Wins the English second-tier championship during the promotion campaign.
Premier League Promotion
Guides Newcastle United back to the Premier League.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the Spanish striker in a major deal to replace departing attacking personnel.
Premier League Championship
Diego Costa wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads the line and scores 20 league goals in Chelsea's title-winning season.
Premier League Championship
Cesc Fabregas wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and provides incisive passing and assists even when used frequently as a substitute.
Benfica Defensive League Title
Establishes himself as a composed centre-back in Benfica's 2016-17 championship season before his move to Manchester United.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing cryo-electron microscopy for high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules.
Besiktas 2017 Leading Forward
Cenk Tosun provides a consistent goalscoring threat as Beลiktaล retain their Turkish league championship.
Besiktas Consecutive League Titles
Senol Gunes leads Beลiktaล to a second straight Sรผper Lig championship, maintaining the clubโs domestic dominance.
Besiktas Turkish Midfield Creator
Oguzhan Ozyakup dictates tempo and links attacking moves throughout Beลiktaลโs second consecutive championship season.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
Stars as Mildred Hayes in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Molly's Game
Stars as poker entrepreneur Molly Bloom in Aaron Sorkin's directing debut Molly's Game.
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for La La Land.
Lady Bird
Makes her solo feature directing debut with Lady Bird, a coming-of-age story set in Sacramento.
Get Out
Makes his feature directing debut with Get Out, blending horror with social satire.
Detroit
Directs Detroit, a historical drama set during the 1967 Detroit uprising.
Wonder Wheel Film
In 2017, Woody Allen made Wonder Wheel, a drama about a Coney Island waitress whose life becomes entangled in a romance.
Academy Award Best Picture
Shares the Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer of Moonlight.
Academy Award Adapted Screenplay
Shares the Academy Award for Adapted Screenplay for Moonlight with Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Isle of Wight 1970 Release
Issues archival footage from the Isle of Wight performance.
Arrokoth Occultation Campaign
Buie helps lead stellar-occultation observations that constrain the size and shape of 2014 MU69 before the New Horizons flyby.
Discovery of LHS 1140 b
Leads discovery of rocky temperate super-Earth LHS 1140 b.
Discovery of KELT-9 b
Leads discovery of ultra-hot giant exoplanet KELT-9 b.
DES Year One Cosmology
Frieman's Dark Energy Survey collaboration releases first-year multi-probe cosmology results that test matter clustering and the standard dark-energy model with unprecedented survey data.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.
Centenary of Heinrich Boll
Literary organizations marked the centenary of Bรถll's birth with readings and exhibitions.
Government Turns To Monetary Financing
Ahmed Ouyahia's government adopts central bank financing for the treasury amid fiscal pressures.
Government Turns To Monetary Financing
Ahmed Ouyahia's government adopts central bank financing for the treasury amid fiscal pressures.
Kuwait Mediates Gulf Dispute
Emir Sabah pursues mediation during the Gulf diplomatic crisis as Kuwait maintains an independent diplomatic role.