Sunday October 02, 2016: on this day

October 02, 2016 was the 276th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 02, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 2016, who was born and died on October 02, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey), movies (e.g. Inferno, directed by Ron Howard), TV series (e.g. Speechless) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 2016?


October 02, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 276th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2016 can also be written as 10/2/2016 in the US and as 2/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

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October 02, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2016:

  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
  • A sniper from isil in sirte (libya) kills jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer.
  • Hurricane matthew, a category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) temporarily stalls on its way towards jamaica and haiti. forecasters predict tropical storm conditions today and tomorrow. they also expect rain of up to 20 inches in certain parts of southern haiti. (bbc), (nbc news),
  • Forecasters issue hurricane warnings in eastern cuba, las tunas to guantanamo. (the los angeles times).
  • 2016 ethiopian protests: police are accused of attacking oromo protestors during a religious festival held in bishoftu (ethiopia) causing a stampede that kills dozens.
  • Oromo protestors were allegedly attacked by police at a religious festival held in bishoftu (ethiopia), causing a stampede that killed dozens.
  • Three people were killed in a ravn alaska cessna208b crash near togiak alaska, killing them all.
  • Aftermath of 2016 united kingdom european union membership referendum: theresa may, prime minister of the united kingdom announces march 2017 as the deadline to trigger article 50. she also states that her government will introduce a great repeal bill that will repeal 1972's european communities act.
  • Prime minister of the united kingdom theresa may announces march 2017 as the deadline to trigger article 50. she also states that her government will introduce a great repeal bill that will repeal 1972's european communities act.
  • Japanese man arrested for murdering 48 elderly patients at oguchi hospital in yokohama.
  • Referendum on hungary's migrant quota, 2016: hungarian voters go to the polls to decide whether or not to accept quotas from the european union on relocating immigrants. although the eu's migrant-quotas were rejected by the overwhelming majority of voters, the turnout was not sufficient to validate the poll. (bbc),
  • Hungary's voters will vote on whether or not to accept the eu's mandatory quotas on relocating immigrants. although the overwhelming majority of voters rejected the eu's migrant-quotas, the turnout was not sufficient to validate the poll. (bbc),
  • Brazil municipal elections 2016, 2016: brazilian citizens voted in the nationwide election for mayors and councilors in 5,568 cities. according to pollsters, the workers' party will do poorly. this is the first election in the country since dilma raousseff's impeachment. (reuters),
  • Colombian peace accord referendum, 2016, colombian referendum voters narrowly fail in colombia to ratify a deal between the government of colombia (goc) and farc. (reuters), (deutsche welle),
  • Referendum voters in colombia fail narrowly to ratify peace agreement between farc and the government of colombia. (reuters), (deutsche welle),
  • Fabio berardi and marino riccardi are elected captains regents of san marino.
  • 2016 ryder cup: the ryder cup is won by the united states in golf for the first time since 2008.
  • 2016 nrl grand final: the cronulla sharks beat the melbourne storm 14-12 in the australian rugby league grand final to win their first premiership in 50 years of the competition.
  • The cronulla sharks defeated the melbourne storm 14-12 in australian rugby league to win their first premiership, 50 years after they were part of the competition.
  • Major league baseball: vin scully calls his last game as a broadcaster for the brooklyn dodgers and los angeles dodgers. (major league baseball). the atlanta braves will play their last game at turner field. for the 2017 season, they will move to suntrust park.
  • Vin scully, broadcaster of the brooklyn and los angeles dodgers from 1950 to 1950, calls his last game.
  • Turner field is the final home game for atlanta braves. for the 2017 season, they will move to suntrust park.
  • Ethiopian protests break out during a festival in the oromia region, killing dozens of people.

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October 02, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8899 EUR
  • 1 USD = 101.449 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.773 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3062 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3125 CAD

October 02, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Napoli : 1 - 0
  • Bologna - Genoa : 0 - 1
  • Cagliari - Crotone : 2 - 1
  • Empoli - Juventus : 0 - 3
  • Milan - Sassuolo : 4 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Gent : 1 - 0
  • Genk - Mechelen : 2 - 1
  • Standard - Anderlecht : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Schalke 04 - M'gladbach : 4 - 0
  • Wolfsburg - Mainz : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Heidenheim - Braunschweig : 1 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Bielefeld : 0 - 0
  • Wurzburger Kickers - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
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October 02, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Who was born on October 02, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 5 months old,

or 89 months and 26 days old,

or 390 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2734 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2016?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 02, 2016.

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October 02, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2016:

  • Neville Marriner

    Famous conductor and violinist, founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

  • Mary Hesse
  • Gordon Davidson
  • Pierre Durand
  • Luis González de Alba

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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October 02, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 2016:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 2016:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Closer
  2. - Heathens
  3. - Cold Water
  4. - Cheap Thrills
  5. - Don't Let Me Down

October 02, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2016 was Needed Me by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Needed Me
  2. - Broccoli
  3. - One Dance
  4. - Too Good
  5. - Luv

October 02, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Chillax
  5. - Shaky Shaky

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October 02, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inferno

Inferno

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

October 02, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Speechless

Speechless

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Blu Fox

Motherland

Motherland

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Ramona S. Diaz

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tad Stones

October 02, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 2016?

On October 02, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 2016?

On October 02, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 2016?

On October 02, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for October 2016?

October 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2016 calendar looked like.

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