Saturday December 31, 2016: on this day

December 31, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 366th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2016 can also be written as 12/31/2016 in the US and as 31/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on December 31, 2016:

• Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
• December 2016 baghdad bombings (ap),
• At least 27 people are killed and more than 50 injured in a pair of bomb explosions that targeted a central baghdad market. (ap),
• War in afghanistan (2001-present: withdrawal u.s. troops afghanistan: the united states withdraws its troops from afghanistan. 8,400 troops remain at four garrisons (kabul kandahar bagram and jalalabad).
• The united states withdraws troops from afghanistan and leaves behind 8,400 troops at four garrisons (kabul kandahar bagram and jalalabad).
• China's largest television network, china central television, has announced a new global media platform that will extend globally and rename the network china global television network.
• Authorities in helsinki, finland detain an unknown driver who drove at high speeds and veered into a crowd. 7 people were injured. authorities quickly conclude no evidence points to a deliberate attack.
• To bring utc closer to mean solar time, authorities add a leap second to december 31. (physics org),

December 31, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3862 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.0178 CHF
• 1 EUR = 1.4566 AUD
• 1 EUR = 1.4089 CAD
• 1 AUD = 0.9671 CAD

December 31, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Birmingham : 2 - 2
• Brentford - Norwich : 0 - 0
• Derby - Wigan : 0 - 0
• Huddersfield - Blackburn : 1 - 1
• Preston - Sheffield Weds : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Boreham Wood - Eastleigh : 0 - 1
• Gateshead - Barrow : 4 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dumbarton - Dundee United : 1 - 0
• Falkirk - Hibernian : 1 - 2
• Queen of Sth - Ayr : 0 - 0
• St Mirren - Morton : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Fife - Livingston : 2 - 1
• Queens Park - Stranraer : 0 - 1
• Stenhousemuir - Alloa : 2 - 4

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 08:13 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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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

• Anthony Hopkins

  Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

• Tim Matheson

  American actor, tv and film star.

• Val Kilmer

  American actor, writer and musician.

• John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

• Ben Kingsley

  An english actor.

• Sarah Miles

  British actress, first recognized in u.s.

• Joey McIntyre

  American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

• Bebe Neuwirth

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

• Joe Dallesandro

  American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

• Barbara Carrera

  Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

You are 7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 19 days old,

or 380 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2666 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2016?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 31, 2016.

Famous people died on December 31, 2016:

• William Christopher

  American actor and singer (d. 2016).

• Derra Ghazal

  Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

• Justa Mather

  Justa Mather was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

• Charl Johan F. Struwig

  South African politician known for his contributions to the anti-apartheid movement.

• Khalil Taha

  Khalil Taha was a Syrian poet and writer, known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

• Demetrio Románovich Románov
• Robert Taussat
• David Meltzer

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

• Betty White

  American actress.

• James Avery

  James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

• Wayne Rogers

  Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

• Woody Strode

  Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

• Billie Dove

  American actress (born in 1903).

• Wesley Addy

  Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

• Edward Herrmann

  American actor (d. 2014).

• Kader Khan

  Indian actor (b. 1937).

• Aleksi Kivi

  Finnish playwright regarded as the national author of Finland.

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Holidays on December 31, 2016:

• New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.

December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 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. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
5. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side

December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 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 31, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 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. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
4. J. Cole - Deja Vu
5. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 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. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
2. Daddy Yankee - Shaky Shaky
3. J Balvin Featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky - Safari
4. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
5. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta