Sunday January 03, 2016: on this day

January 03, 2016 was the 3rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 03, 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 January 03, 2016, who was born and died on January 03, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 2016, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 2016?


January 03, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 3rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 2016 can also be written as 1/3/2016 in the US and as 3/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 03, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack on an iraqi army base (camp speicher), north of baghdad. it killed at least 15 and left 22 others injured.
  • Terrorism is in india: 2016 pathankot attack: gunfire and loud blasts can be heard at the indian air force base in pathankot (punjab), as anti-terrorist efforts continue. two more militants were reported to be killed. seven military and paramilitary personnel were reported to have been wounded.
  • 2016 pathankot attack: as anti-terrorist efforts continue, gunfire and loud explosions can be heard at the indian air force base in pathankot (punjab). two more militants were reported to be killed. seven military and paramilitary personnel were reported to have been wounded.
  • As anti-terrorist efforts continue, gunfire and loud explosions can be heard at the indian air force base in pathankot (punjab). two more militants have been reported killed, totalling six. seven military and paramilitary personnel were reported to be killed, along with 20 security personnel injured.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: fiji warns residents about the potential impact of severe tropical storm ula.
  • Fiji urges residents to be prepared for severe tropical cyclone ula.
  • The united states governor andrew m. cuomo has ordered communities across the state to shelter homeless persons when temperatures drop below freezing.
  • Ascension island, and the surrounding waters in atlantic ocean, has been designated a marine protected area by the united kingdom. with just over half the protected area closed to fishing, the reserve will almost match the size of the uk.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: according to a south korean military document, north korea could be planning a thermonuclear weapon testing at the punggye ri nuclear test site. this site is located in north hamgyong province, where there have been previous tests in 2006, 2009, and 2013.
  • According to a south korean military report, north korea could be planning a thermonuclear weapon attack at punggye-ri nuclear test site. this site is located in north hamgyong province, where previous tests were conducted in 2006, 2009, and 2013.
  • Saudi arabia has cut diplomatic relations with iran following sheikh nimr’s execution and an attack against the saudi embassy in tehran.
  • Mexican drug war: two suspects die in a confrontation with police and three more are arrested in connection to yesterday's assassination attempt on temixco's newly elected mayor gisela ocampo. governor graco ramirez calls for three days mourning. he attributed mota’s death to organized crime.
  • Two suspects are shot and killed by police officers, while three more are taken into custody in connection to yesterday's assassination attempt on temixco's newly elected mayor gisela mota ocampo. governor graco ramirez calls for three days mourning, claiming that mota's murder was attributed to organized crime.
  • In response to the execution of nimr al-nimr, iran ends its diplomatic relations with saudi arabia.

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January 03, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 03, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.92 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.277 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6784 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3705 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3867 CAD

January 03, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Las Palmas : 2 - 2
  • Betis - Eibar : 0 - 4
  • Granada - Sevilla : 2 - 1
  • La Coruna - Villarreal : 1 - 2
  • Valencia - Real Madrid : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Ponferradina : 2 - 2
  • Almeria - Llagostera : 2 - 1
  • Cordoba - Mirandes : 1 - 2
  • Leganes - Oviedo : 1 - 1
  • Lugo - Numancia : 2 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Crystal Palace - Chelsea : 0 - 3
  • Everton - Tottenham : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Panionios - Olympiakos : 1 - 3
  • Platanias - AEK : 0 - 3
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January 03, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 03, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

27%

The moon phase on January 03, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 01:00 am and setting at 12:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Who was born on January 03, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 26 days old,

or 429 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3008 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 2016?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 03, 2016.

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January 03, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 2016:

  • Peter Naur

    Danish computer scientist known for his work in programming language design.

  • Paul Bley

    Canadian-american composer and pianist (d. 2016).

  • Bill Plager

    Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1945).

  • Igor Sergun

    Russian general and diplomat (b. 1957).

  • Giuseppe Laganà
  • Nicola Gaudioso
  • Cristina Grado
  • Walter Ferreira

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Margaruite Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent known for her fearless reporting.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

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January 03, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 2016:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.

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January 03, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

January 03, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

January 03, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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

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Who was the US President on January 03, 2016?

On January 03, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 2016?

On January 03, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 2016?

On January 03, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. 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 January 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

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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 January 2016?

January 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2016 calendar looked like.

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