Tuesday January 05, 2016: on this day

January 05, 2016 was the 5th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 05, 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 05, 2016, who was born and died on January 05, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 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 5th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 2016?


January 05, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 5th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 2016 can also be written as 1/5/2016 in the US and as 5/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 05, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 2016:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present). a united states army soldier was killed and two other soldiers were injured in a joint operation in afghanistan's southern helmand province with afghan national security forces.
  • Two soldiers from the united states army were injured and one soldier was killed in a joint operation in afghanistan's southern helmand province with afghan national security forces.
  • 2016 kaliachak riots: violence erupted in kaliachak (west bengal, india) after kamlesh tiwari, a political activist, allegedly insulted muhammad.
  • Nimr al-nimr - one shia protester is shot and one child is hurt by saudi police in al-awamiyah (eastern province).
  • Saudi police in al-awamiyah (eastern province) kill one shia protester and injures a child.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). islamic state militants continue their assault on the libyan oil port sidra. they have attacked checkpoints along the road to the port and left seven guards dead. according to the national oil corporation (noc), an oil storage tank at the port was set ablaze by a long-range missile. the incident occurred just as firefighters were about to put out another fire at an oil tank that had been damaged during fighting at the ra's lanuf refinery nearby on monday.
  • Islamic state militants continue their assault on the libyan oil port sidra. they attacked checkpoints along the road to the port and left seven guards dead. according to the national oil corporation (noc), an oil storage tank at the port was set ablaze by a long-range missile. the incident occurred just as firefighters were about to put out another fire at the tank. it was also reported that the fire was started during fighting at the nearby ra's lanuf refinery.
  • After the execution of 47 saudi arabians on saturday, the islamic state threatens to demolish saudi arabia's tarfiya prison and al-ha'ir prisons that house al-qaeda and isil supporters.
  • A bus caught on fire in yinchuan, china. at least 14 people were killed and more than 30 others were injured.
  • Droughts in america: california's state climateologist michael anderson says that el nino-fueled storms have helped to reduce the drought but that it will not end the situation. anderson also cites larger reservoirs that are below normal.
  • Michael anderson, california's state climateologist, mentions that el nino-fueled storms have put an end to the drought. however it will not end the conditions. anderson cites larger reservoirs that remain below normal.
  • 2014-16 el nino event: the current el nino will produce flooding and mudslides across the western united states. it is expected to bring about as much as 15 inches (30cm), and as much as 2 feet (60cm), of rain in the sierra nevada mountains over the next two week.
  • Back-to back-to-back el nino storms, which the national oceanic and atmospheric administration claims ties the strongest ever (1997-98), could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides across the western united states. there will be as much as 15 inches (30 cm) of rain and as much as 2 inches (60 cm) of snow in sierra nevada mountains in the next two weeks.
  • Syrian civil war: saudi arabia's foreign minister adel al-jubeir said that iran's recent tensions will not affect the geneva, switzerland-based peace negotiations scheduled for later in the month.
  • Adel al-jubeir, saudi arabia's foreign minister, says that iran's tensions will not affect the geneva, switzerland-based peace talks for syria, which are scheduled to start later in the month.
  • Reform of the people's liberation army china: the second artillery corps becomes the people's liberation army rocket force. gao jin is its inaugural commander, and liu fulian is its political commissar.
  • The second artillery corps has been reorganized into the people's liberation army rocket force.
  • Gao jin is its inaugural commander, and liu fulian is its political commissar.
  • Under commander li zuocheng, the people's liberation army ground force command has reorganized the ground force.
  • Lu xiwen, a former beijing deputy communist party secretary, is expelled by the communist party of china. he was accused of "interfering in the market economy and law enforcement" as well as "living a lavish lifestyle".
  • The petition was signed by over 560,000 people and calls for the home secretary's ban on donald trump's entry to the united kingdom. it is a petition calling for the removal of the us republican party presidential candidate donald trump's entry to the uk. the uk government will not accept the conclusion reached by the lawmakers.
  • United kingdom withdraws from the european union: david cameron, the prime minister of the united kingdom, announces that he will not accept collective responsibility for the uk's eu membership referendum. this will allow ministers to push for the uk's exit from the european union. according to reports, a member of his cabinet was due to resign within 24 hours.
  • David cameron, the prime minister of the united kingdom, has announced that he will not accept collective responsibility in advance of the referendum on country's eu membership. this will allow ministers to push for the uk's exit from the european union. according to reports, a member of his cabinet was due to resign within 24 hours.

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January 05, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 05, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.19
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.68
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $136.76

Exchange Rates on January 05, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9296 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.116 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6813 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3965 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.398 CAD

January 05, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Sampdoria : 2 - 3
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January 05, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 05, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 02:14 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 05, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 24 days old,

or 429 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3006 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 2016?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 05, 2016.

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January 05, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 2016:

  • Pierre Boulez

    French composer and conductor.

  • Amaele Abbiati
  • Antonio Aloni
  • Bob Armstrong
  • Rudolf Haag
  • Anatolij Roščin
  • Elizabeth Swados

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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January 05, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 2016:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 05, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 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

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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 05, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 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

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on January 05, 2016?

On January 05, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 2016?

On January 05, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 2016?

On January 05, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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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