Thursday January 28, 2016: on this day

January 28, 2016 was the 28th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 28, 2016, who was born and died on January 28, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sorry by Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Kaleidoscope) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 28, 2016?


January 28, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 28th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 2016 can also be written as 1/28/2016 in the US and as 28/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 28, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 2016:

  • Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: a suicide bomb attack on the presidential palace in aden (yemen) has claimed at least seven lives. the islamic state of iraq and the levant claims responsibility for the attack.
  • A suicide bomb attack on the presidential palace in aden (yemen) has claimed at least seven lives. the attack was claimed to be by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • European migrant crisis: a boat carrying iraqi kurds sinks off samos, greece, in the aegean sea, off turkey's anatolian coast. at least 24 people were killed, including 11 children.
  • Zika virus epidemic in the americas (2015-present). the world health organization has established an emergency committee to combat the spread of zika virus in americas.
  • The president of taiwan ma ying-jeou visited taiping island in taiwan's south china sea. this was despite warnings from the united states that it could cause diplomatic tensions between the people's republic of china (prc) and other countries in the region.
  • European migrant crisis: the swedish interior minister anders ygeman told financial newspaper dagens industri, that sweden has stopped about 45 percent asylum applications. this means that around 60,000 to 80,000 asylum-seekers could be expelled in the coming years.
  • Anders ygeman, the swedish interior minister, tells dagens industri financial newspaper that sweden has stopped accepting around 45 percent of asylum applications. this means that between 60,000 and 80,000 asylum-seekers may be deported within the next few years.
  • Russo-georgian war. georgia welcomes the icc investigation into alleged war crime committed during the 2008 south ossetia war. this will be the first inquiry of the icc into any abuses by moscow or georgia.
  • The international criminal court in the hague will begin the trial of laurent gbagbo, former president of ivory coast, for crimes against humanity.
  • Six people, including gunman, were killed in a murder-suicide that took place in chesapeake (virginia), u.s.

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

Stock market quotes on January 28, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $93.79
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.86
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.22
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.26

Exchange Rates on January 28, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9139 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.786 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6965 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4109 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.4035 CAD

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

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Feyenoord - Heerenveen : 1 - 2
  • Roda - Utrecht : 1 - 0
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January 28, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 28, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 28, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 09:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 2016.

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Who was born on January 28, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 27 days old,

or 429 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3009 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 2016.

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 28, 2016:

  • Paul Kantner

    American singer, guitarist and songwriter.

  • Signe Toly Anderson

    American singer known for her work with the band Jefferson Airplane.

  • Buddy Cianci

    Former Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.

  • Franklin Gene Bissell

    American football player and coach (b. 1926).

  • Bob Tizard

    New zealand lawyer and politician, 6th deputy prime minister of new zealand (b. 1924).

  • Rudy Woods
  • Émile Destombes
  • Aleš Debeljak
  • Luigi Poli
  • Axel Schandorff
  • Ramiro Corzo

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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


Holidays on January 28, 2016:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sorry
  2. - Hello
  3. - Love Yourself
  4. - Stressed Out
  5. - Same Old Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2016 was Here by Alessia Cara, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

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

The R&B music chart on January 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Here
  2. - Hotline Bling
  3. - Jumpman
  4. - Don't
  5. - The Hills

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

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

The Latin music chart on January 28, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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

The most popular movies on January 28, 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

Misconduct

Misconduct

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Shintaro Shimosawa

Starring: Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Alice Eve

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Bunnicula

Bunnicula

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

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

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

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave

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Cassie must rescue her brother from a dystopian world that has been ravaged by aliens. This is the first part of a trilogy.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

By:

Marie Kondo, a Japanese cleaning expert, has created the #1 New York Times bestseller, Declutter Your Home. It walks readers through her revolutionary KonMari Method of simplifying, organizing and storing.

The Revenant by Michael Punke

The Revenant

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It is 1823 and the Rocky Mountain Fur Company's trappers live a hard life on the frontier. Hugh Glass, an expert tracker and frontiersman, is one of the best men in the company.

Blue by Danielle Steel

Blue

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Ginny Carter's life is thrown into a dramatic new direction on the 10th anniversary of her car accident.

Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning

Feverborn

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Karen Marie Moning's latest installment in the epic Fever series features Mac, Barrons and Ryodan again. The stakes are higher than ever, and the chemistry is hotter.

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

The most popular videogames on January 28, 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)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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 28, 2016?

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

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

On January 28, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 2016?

On January 28, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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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