Monday January 04, 2016: on this day

January 04, 2016 was the 4th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 04, 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 04, 2016, who was born and died on January 04, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. It Had To Be You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 2016?


January 04, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 4th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 2016 can also be written as 1/4/2016 in the US and as 4/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 04, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two sunni mosques in central iraq are bombed and a muezzin is murdered amid fears of renewed sectarian strife after the execution in saudi arabia of shi'ite cleric nimr al-nimr.
  • Two sunni mosques in central iraq are attacked and bombed. a muezzin is also killed in the wake of saudi arabia's execution in saudi arabia of shi'ite cleric nimr al-nimr.
  • Isil releases video of the execution of captives: the islamic state of iraq and the levant released a video that shows the execution of five men who were accused of spying on the militant group. british foreign and commonwealth office issued a statement stating that they are currently examining the video's content.
  • Five men were accused of spying on the islamic state of iraq and the levant for the united kingdom. the video was released by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. british foreign and commonwealth office issued a statement stating that they are currently examining the video's content.
  • 2016 pathankot attack: five terrorists attacked the indian air force base in pathankot (punjab) on september 13, 2016. mopping-up continues and searches for survivors are ongoing. officials from the national security guard state that the operations will continue up to the safety of the air base.
  • Five terrorists who attacked the indian air force base in pathankot (punjab) are said to have been killed. mopping up and search operations for other terrorists continue. officials from the national security guard state that the operations will continue up until the airbase is safe.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). the islamic state of iraq & the levant's branch is attacking the libyan oil port of sidra. this oil depot is the largest in libya. according to reports, two members of the petrol facilities guard militia were killed while defending sidra. the islamic state militants were reportedly expelled from the port but now claim they control bin jawad, which is 30 km west of sidra, on the road to its stronghold at sirte.
  • The islamic state of iraq and the levant's branch is attacking the libyan oil port of sidra. this is the largest oil depot in libya. according to reports, two members of the petrol facilities guard militia were killed while defending sidra. the islamic state militants were reportedly expelled from the port but now claim they control bin jawad, which is 30km west from sidra, on the road to its stronghold at sirte.
  • 2015 chinese stock market crash. after stock indices plunged by 6.85% and 8.1%, trading on the shanghai stock exchange (shanghai stock exchange) and the shenzhen stock exchange was suspended. (cnbc). the dow jones industrial average in the united states is down 275 points due to worries about the chinese economy.
  • After stock indices plunged by 6.85%, 8.1% and respectively, trading on the shanghai stock exchange or shenzhen stock exchange was suspended.
  • The dow jones industrial average in the united states is 275 points lower due to worries about the chinese economy.
  • Nokia, the finnish telecommunications giant, announces it has taken control of french counterpart alcatel-lucent and sets january 14th as the date for formal consolidation.
  • 2016 earthquake in northeast india: six people have been killed and many more injured by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. it struck just 20 miles from imphal, the capital city of the indian state manipur, which is near the border with myanmar. (nbc news), (the times of india),
  • A 6.7 magnitude earthquake which struck near the myanmar border, 20 miles away from imphal, the capital city of manipur in india, has left at least six people dead and many others injured. (nbc news), (the times of india),
  • Saudi arabia follows the lead of sudan and bahrain, cutting diplomatic relations with iran. the united arab emirates also downgrades diplomatic ties.
  • Saudi arabia is threatening to end all trade and air traffic with iran and will demand that iran behave like any other country before it can restore diplomatic relations.
  • Syria's political opposition exile calls on all arab countries not to have diplomatic ties with iran. turkey-based syrian national coalition supported riyadh's decision and called on all arab and islamic countries "to take a similar action". it also criticised iran's support of shia militias in syria, iraq and syria.
  • Denmark has introduced ten-day identity checks at its southern border with germany. sweden, on the other hand, introduces similar measures at the oresund bridge. these are both in an effort to curb the influx of migrants. all three countries are bound by the schengen agreement regarding the free movement and movement of persons.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, announces executive orders that will expand background checks on firearms and tighten firearm regulation.
  • New year's eve sexual assaults in germany: german police begin an investigation into a gang up to 1000 men of north african or arab descent who assaulted women in cologne's main square.
  • German police launch investigations into a gang that included up to 1,000 north african and arab men who assaulted women in cologne's main square over new year's eve.
  • General election in marshallese, 2015. casten nemra was elected president of marshall islands by nitijela. alvin jacklick was narrowly defeated by nemra, who won 17-16 votes.
  • Li shulei, a former "peking university prodigy", is now the secretary of beijing's discipline inspection commission.
  • After scientists from russia's joint institute for nuclear research and america's lawrence livermore national laboratory provided enough evidence to fill elements 113, 115 and 117, the international union of pure and applied chemistry confirmed the addition of four new elements to the periodic tables.
  • Rafael benitez, the manager of real madrid's la liga, was fired by association football. he was replaced by zinedine zidane, a former real madrid and france champion.
  • The national football league receives relocation requests from the san diego chargers (st. louis rams), and the oakland raiders (oakland raiders) to move to los angeles.

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January 04, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 04, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $102.61
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.55
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $135.60

Exchange Rates on January 04, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9231 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.308 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6795 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3925 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3927 CAD

January 04, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sp Gijon - Getafe : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Girona - Valladolid : 1 - 0
  • Tenerife - Alcorcon : 1 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Panathinaikos - Panetolikos : 4 - 2
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January 04, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 01:34 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 04, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 25 days old,

or 429 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3007 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 2016?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 04, 2016.

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January 04, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 2016:

  • S. H. Kapadia

    Indian lawyer, judge, and politician, 38th chief justice of india (b. 1947).

  • Stephen W. Bosworth

    American academic and diplomat, united states ambassador to south korea (b. 1939).

  • Jan Aronsson
  • Eriberto Guidi
  • Maja Maranow
  • Achim Mentzel
  • Pietro Paolo Menzietti
  • Robert Stigwood
  • John Griffith Roberts
  • Michel Galabru
  • Anacleto Altigieri
  • André Turcat
  • Jitka Dupačová

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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January 04, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 2016:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 04, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Love Yourself
  4. - Hotline Bling
  5. - What Do You Mean?

January 04, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 04, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - Here
  3. - The Hills
  4. - Jumpman
  5. - 679

January 04, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 04, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 04, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 04, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Despues de Ti Quien
  5. - Borro Cassette

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January 04, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 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 04, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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:

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Second Chance

Second Chance

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

January 04, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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)

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 04, 2016?

On January 04, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 2016?

On January 04, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 2016?

On January 04, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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.

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