Sunday October 16, 2016: on this day

October 16, 2016 was the 290th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 16, 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 16, 2016, who was born and died on October 16, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2016?


October 16, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2016 can also be written as 10/16/2016 in the US and as 16/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

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October 16, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2016:

  • Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
  • Syrian civil war: the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels take control of dabiq in aleppo governorate following clashes against isil militants.
  • After clashes against isil militants, the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels retake control of dabiq in aleppo governorate.
  • War in donbass - a bomb in an elevator shaft kills a pro-russian high-ranking officer of donetsk people's republic's special forces, arseny palov, also known in donetsk as "motorola". (tass),
  • The simpsons, america's longest-running prime time scripted tv series, has aired its 600th episode.
  • Pope francis names seven new saints. {vatican radio)
  • Nine people were killed and thirty injured when a footbridge collapsed between the islands of lembongan, ceningan and ceningan near bali, indonesia.
  • Yemeni crisis: the united states of america and the united kingdom demand an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" in yemen. this is to end violence that has resulted from last week's saudi airstrikes. these strikes were based on poor information and killed approximately 140 people. (reuters),
  • The united states and britain call for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" in yemen. this is to end violence following the saudi airstrikes last week, which were based on poor information and killed approximately 140 people. (reuters),
  • A firebombing by an arsonist at hillsborough republican party office, north carolina leaves graffiti messages that read, "nazi republicans get out of town or other."
  • 2016 montenegrin parliamentary elections: prime minister milo dukanovic's democratic party of socialists has received over 95 percent of the votes. however, he fails to win an absolute majority with five seats. djukanovic said he would seek to form a coalition with national minorities parties.
  • With more than 95 percent of votes counting, prime minister milo dukanovic’s democratic party of socialists wins the most votes. however, he fails to win an absolute majority by five seats. djukanovic said he would seek to form a coalition with national minorities parties.
  • Exomars project: the european space agency - roscosmos successfully separated the schiaparelli edm lander from the exomars trace gas orbiter spacecraft. this began a three-day descent towards the surface of mars.
  • The schiaparelli edm lander, operated by the european space agency-roscosmos, successfully separated from the exomarstrace gas orbiter spacecraft. this began a three-day descent towards the surface of mars.
  • At 42 years old, anthony foley, the coach of munster's irish rugby union team, suddenly dies in a paris hotel. officials postpone munster’s european rugby champions cup match with racing 92.

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

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9112 EUR
  • 1 USD = 104.244 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.822 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3144 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3144 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Milan : 1 - 3
  • Fiorentina - Atalanta : 0 - 0
  • Genoa - Empoli : 0 - 0
  • Inter - Cagliari : 1 - 2
  • Lazio - Bologna : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Lokeren : 1 - 0
  • Gent - Waregem : 3 - 0
  • Mechelen - Oostende : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Darmstadt : 2 - 1
  • Wolfsburg - RB Leipzig : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Nurnberg : 0 - 3
  • Munich 1860 - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 3
  • Union Berlin - Hannover : 2 - 1
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October 16, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 08:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 2016.

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Who was born on October 16, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 5 months old,

or 89 months and 12 days old,

or 388 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2720 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2016.

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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October 16, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2016:

  • Jep Goulet

    Jep Goulet was a Canadian actor known for his roles in television and film.

  • Calvin Carl Gotlieb (Kelly)

    Canadian professor and computer scientist (b. 1921).

  • Hugo Romani
  • Kigeli V del Ruanda
  • Giulio Libano
  • Anthony Foley
  • Viktor Zubkov
  • Arsen Pavlov

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 2016:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Closer
  2. - Heathens
  3. - Starboy
  4. - Cold Water
  5. - Let Me Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Vente Pa' Ca
  5. - Chillax

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October 16, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 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

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg Mottola

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot

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 16, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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:

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

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

October 16, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 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

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

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 October 16, 2016?

On October 16, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 2016?

On October 16, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2016?

On October 16, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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