Saturday April 16, 2016: on this day

April 16, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2016 can also be written as 4/16/2016 in the US and as 16/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on April 16, 2016:

• Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to a police chief at the scene, 40 taliban fighters were killed in an attack on afghan security forces. four security personnel are also killed.
• A police chief said that at least 40 taliban fighters were killed in an attack on afghan security forces, which led to the capture of kunduz, a strategic northern city. four security personnel were also killed.
• Somali civil war (2009-present: four somali civilians were killed by amisom soldiers in bulla marer, southwest mogadishu. according to the au mission, soldiers opened fire on civilians' cars after they failed to stop at a traffic light.
• Four somali civilians were killed by amisom soldiers in bulla marer, southwest mogadishu. according to the au mission, soldiers fired on civilians who were driving erratically after they failed to stop at a roadblock.
• Officials in the philippines report that four indonesian sailors were taken hostage off sitangkai (the southernmost philippine town), last night. they are located near malaysia's sabah state. two tugboats with indonesian flags were attacked by seven gunmen from a speedboat. abu sayyaf militants linked to isil did not take six other sailors, one of whom was killed.
• Syrian civil war: many aleppo neighborhoods were hit by rockets fired from islamist insurgents and syrian government airstrikes. both sides have reported fatalities. the truce and peace talks in geneva, switzerland are being threatened by the ongoing fighting. staffan de mistura, un envoy, says he will meet with the government delegation monday and will then sit down later in the week with the main opposition high negotiations committee.
• Ethiopia claims that south sudan's murle people members have murdered 140 people and kidnapped 39 children.
• German police have reported that three people were injured in an explosion at a sikh temple near essen, while a wedding was taking place. one of the victims is in serious condition. according to police, there are no signs that this was a terrorist attack.
• 22 requests from women to be officers in the armor and infantry units of the united states army are approved by the army. treyteen women will be able to enter the armor branch and nine more will become second lieutenants in infantry.
• The second earthquake in southern japan, measuring magnitude 7.1, kills at least 32 people and raises the death toll to 42. this new earthquake traps more people. kumamoto also experiences a landslide and bridge collapse.
• The island of kyushu was hit by a new aftershock measuring 5.4. according to a japanese spokesperson, 1,500 people were injured since thursday, with 80 of them seriously.
• Japan's mount aso in kumamoto prefecture bursts, sending ash 100m (300ft) into the atmosphere. following the eruption, japan meteorological agency maintained its alert level at 2. it is not clear if saturday's kumamoto earthquake was responsible for the eruption.
• Sony must close its kumamoto prefecture plant due to saturday's earthquake. nissan, toyota, honda and honda also stopped work at various plants in the area.
• A helicopter crashed near baltimore-washington international airport, baltimore, maryland. there have been no reports of fatalities.
• Five people have died and five more are hospitalized after they experienced ecstasy at the argentine time warp festival, which featured electronic music acts.
• Seven people have died in the canary islands' southern coastal city of los cristianos, on the island tenerife.
• Near muisne, ecuador, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurs. the pacific tsunami warning center issues tsunami alerts for the coast of ecuador and colombia. reports indicate that at least 42 people have been killed, with the majority of these deaths occurring in portoviejo, guayaquil, and manta.
• Six provinces declare a state of emergency.
• The pacific tsunami warning center announced that the threat had passed. according to the united states geological survey, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake was preceded by a 4.8 earthquake 11 minutes prior. as a precaution, production at the esmeraldas refinery with 110,000 barrels per day is suspended.
• Pope francis arrives in lesbos, greece to address the european migrant crisis. francis will visit moria, where he will eat lunch with some 3,060 children, men, and women. the washington post: pope francis offers refuge for a dozen syrian muslims and three families with six children who were facing deportation from lesbos. on his return to rome, the pope accompanied the refugees.
• Pope francis arrives in lesbos, greece. francis will visit moria, where he is expected to have lunch with some 3,060 children, men, and women.
• Pope francis offers refuge for a dozen syrian muslims. three families with six children were deported from lesbos. on his return to rome, the pope was accompanied by refugees.
• Relations iran-european union: federica mogherini, eu foreign policy chief, holds high-level talks with iran to mark a new era in their relations. both sides want to work together in areas such as energy, trade and environment.
• The united states announced that nine yemeni detainees will be transferred from guantanamo bay to saudi arabia.
• Russia-united states relations and cold war ii: according to the united states european command, (eucom), a boeing rc-135 reconnaissance aircraft of the united states air force was intercepted by a russian sukhoi su-27 fighter plane in international airspace above the baltic sea on thursday (april 14, 2014).
• General salvador cienfuegos zepeda (mexico's secretary for national defence) apologizes for an incident where two soldiers and a female police officer tortured a woman.
• Iraq's parliament cancels its third session within a week to discuss reforms. some mps are disputing the legitimacy of salim al-jabouri, who was to preside the meeting. protesters also gathered on the streets of baghdad in protest at the political deadlock that is sweeping the country.
• 2016 macedonian parliamentary elections: protesters are still taking to the streets in skopje, macedonia. despite protesters being upset at president gjorgeivanov's decision not to investigate more than 50 people, including top politicians, involved in a wire-tapping scam, lawmakers confirmed that a quick election would take place on june 5. zoran zaev (the main opposition leader) has pledged to boycott the election.
• Protesters are still taking to the streets in skopje, macedonia. however, lawmakers have confirmed that a snap vote will be held on june 5, despite protesters anger at president gjorgeivanov's decision not to suspend investigations into more 50 public figures, including top politicians, who were embroiled with a wire-tapping scam. zoran zaev (the main opposition leader) has pledged to boycott the election.
• After a contentious election, denis sasou nguesso, the veteran president of the republic of the congo is sworn into office for another term.
• Ecuador's worst earthquake in nearly 40 years kills 676 and injures 6,274.

April 16, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 16, 2016:

• 1 USD = 108.71 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2933 AUD
• 1 AUD = 0.9901 CAD

April 16, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Torino : 0 - 1
• Carpi - Genoa : 4 - 1
• Inter - Napoli : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Stuttgart : 1 - 0
• Bayern Munich - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0
• Darmstadt - Ingolstadt : 2 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Hertha : 2 - 1
• Leverkusen - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
• St Pauli - Bochum : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Betis : 1 - 1
• Eibar - Sociedad : 2 - 1
• Getafe - Real Madrid : 1 - 5
• Las Palmas - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 04:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

• Charlie Chaplin

  Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

• Dusty Springfield

  Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

• Anya Taylor-Joy

  Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

• Martin Lawrence

  Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

• Jon Cryer

  Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

• Qi Shu

  Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

• Michel Blanc

  French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

• Catherine Allégret

  French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

• Gina Carano

  American mixed martial arts fighter.

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You are 8 years old,

or 96 months

or 417 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2922 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2016?

There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 16, 2016.

Famous people died on April 16, 2016:

• Leston Havens

  Leston Havens was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his folk and blues-influenced music.

• Charlie Hodge
• Rod Daniel
• William M. Gray
• Igor' Volčok
• Ron Bonham
• Louis Pilot
• Peter Rock

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

• Robert Urich

  American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

• David Lean

  English director, screenwriter, and editor.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Neville Brand

  American actor (d. 1992).

• Scott Brady

  American actor.

• Ralph Ellison

  American critic and author (d. 1994).

• Kay Walsh

  English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

• Fay Bainter

  Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

• Graham Jarvis

  Actor from canada (d. 2003).

• Renji Kawabata

  Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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Holidays on April 16, 2016:

• Blessed HervT of Tours
• Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
• Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 2016:

• Saint Paternus
• Saint Bernadette
• Saint Turibius
• Saint Fructuosus
• Saint Drogo.
• Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
• Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304

April 16, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Meghan Trainor - No
4. Zayn - Pillowtalk
5. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself

April 16, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. Kevin Gates - 2 Phones
5. Jeremih - Oui

April 16, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. J Balvin - Ginza
3. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Solo Con Verte
4. Yandel - Encantadora
5. Farruko - Obsesionado