Wednesday December 28, 2016: on this day

December 28, 2016 was the 363rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 2016, who was born and died on December 28, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane), movies (e.g. Collateral Beauty, directed by David Frankel), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 2016?


December 28, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2016 can also be written as 12/28/2016 in the US and as 28/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

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December 28, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 2016:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
  • Colombian conflict: the congress of colombia has approved an amnesty law to allow thousands of farc rebels to be demobilized as part of a continuing peace process. farc rebels who are war criminals or have violated human rights do not qualify for the amnesty.
  • American actress debbie reynolds suffers a stroke and succumbs to her injuries one day after carrie fisher's passing.
  • Pan pan, the oldest male panda, dies at 31.
  • Indian railways' ajmer-sealdah express in northern india killed at least two and injured dozens. twenty-four people were admitted to hospital.
  • 2016 djebel jelloud train accident: a train collided with a bus in tunis, tunisia. it killed 5 people and injured 52 others.
  • Tunis, tunisia: a train and bus collide, killing five and injuring 52.
  • Korea fair trade commission has fined qualcomm, u.s. $852.9 million for allegedly violating antitrust laws by limiting access to its patents by its competitors.
  • Avichai mandelblit, the attorney general of israel, orders an investigation into benjamin netanyahu's alleged corruption in two cases.
  • Pan-starrs releases its first astronomical catalogue. it contains 2 petabytes data that was collected over four years. a collaborator institution's astronomer also revealed that his group has been studying new types of supernova eruptions and disruptions of stars caused by supermassive dark holes. this data is part of the massive digital sky.
  • Ana ivanovic, former world number one tennis player, announces her retirement at 29.

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December 28, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $117.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.84
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.29

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9597 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.054 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8181 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3922 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3551 CAD

December 28, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Celtic - Ross County : 2 - 0
  • Inverness C - Motherwell : 1 - 2
  • Partick - Dundee : 2 - 0
  • Southampton - Tottenham : 1 - 4
  • St Johnstone - Rangers : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Spezia - Vicenza : 0 - 0
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December 28, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:26 am and setting at 05:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Who was born on December 28, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 21 days old,

or 381 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2668 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 2016?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 28, 2016.

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December 28, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 2016:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jean-Christophe Victor

    French political scientist (b. 1947).

  • Edgar Robles
  • Gregorio Álvarez
  • Matt Carragher
  • Pierre Barouh
  • Lev Gor'kov
  • Stefano Ranuzzi
  • Michel Déon
  • Annelise Hovmand
  • Mary Frances «Debbie» Reynolds
  • Michel Déon (Édouard Michel

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Susan Sontag

    Susan Sontag was an American writer, philosopher, and political activist who played a central role in the intellectual and cultural life of...

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December 28, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 2016:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - Closer
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Side To Side

December 28, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - 24K Magic
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

December 28, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Safari
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - La Bicicleta

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December 28, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Collateral Beauty

Collateral Beauty

Release year: 2016

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña

Country: United States of America

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

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: D.J. Caruso

Starring: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Kris Wu

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

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

December 28, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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

December 28, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling

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Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks

Two by Two

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Nicholas Sparks, #1 New York Times Bestseller, returns with an emotionally powerful tale of unconditional love, its challenges and its rewards.

Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing the Rising Sun

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This is the powerful and gripping new book in Bill O'Reilly's multimillion-selling Killing series. The end of World War II in Europe is near, but the pace is picking up in the Pacific. There, American soldiers are facing an enemy …

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen

Born to Run

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Bruce Springsteen's revelatory memoir is wildly popular. "Glorious...a philosophically rich journey through a rock and roll life...It’s the song he was born for to write...It's his memoir." (USA TODAY, 4 of 4 stars).

The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis

The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds

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"Brilliant. . . . Lewis gives us a remarkable account of two men who were able to face uncertainty and the limits human reason.

December 28, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 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

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

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 December 28, 2016?

On December 28, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2016?

On December 28, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 2016?

On December 28, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 2016?

December 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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