Sunday January 17, 2016: on this day

January 17, 2016 was the 17th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 2016, who was born and died on January 17, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Deadpool, directed by Tim Miller), TV series (e.g. Kaleidoscope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 2016?


January 17, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2016 can also be written as 1/17/2016 in the US and as 17/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 17, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 2016:

  • 2016 jakarta attacks: eight people have been confirmed killed in the attacks.
  • Eight people have been confirmed dead in the attacks this week.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber injures 14 people in jalalabad, afghanistan. (reuters via lbc australia).
  • In the afghan city jalalabad, a suicide bomber kills 13 and injures 14. (reuters via lbc australia).
  • Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor massacre: isil militants kidnap at least 400 civilians in the eastern syrian city deir ez-zor.
  • Massacre at deir ez-zor: at least 400 civilians are abducted by isil militants in the eastern syrian city deir ez-zor.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). at least 13 civilians were killed by a roadside explosive as they fled fighting between isil and iraqi security forces near ramadi. three americans are missing and feared to be kidnapped in baghdad. unconfirmed reports suggest that they were abducted by a shi'ite militant group.
  • A roadside bomb killed at least 13 civilians fleeing fighting between isil and iraqi security forces near ramadi.
  • Three americans, believed to be kidnapped in baghdad, are currently missing. unconfirmed reports suggest that they were abducted by a shi'ite militant group.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). at least 7 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at the house of the police chief in aden, south yemen.
  • At least 7 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack on the aden police chief's home, south yemen.
  • In egypt's new valley governorate, at least five people are killed and ten others injured in a crash involving a microbus.
  • Sierra leone declares quarantine for hundreds of west africans following an ebola outbreak.
  • Following a recent ebola-related death, sierra leone has placed hundreds of people under quarantine.
  • Relations iran-saudi arabia: the pakistani prime minister nawaz sharif, and the army chief general raheel sharif, will visit riyadh and tehran on monday and tuesday respectively to initiate mediation efforts between iran & saudi arabia to normalize relations and ease tensions after saudi arabia executed sheikh nimr, a prominent shia cleric. also, an attack on tehran's saudi embassy was carried out.
  • Nawaz sharif, pakistan's prime minister, and general raheel sharif, the army chief will visit riyadh and tehran on monday and tuesday respectively to initiate mediation efforts between iran & saudi arabia to normalize relations and ease tensions after saudi arabia executed sheikh nimr, a prominent shia cleric. also, an attack on tehran's saudi embassy was carried out.
  • Joint comprehensive plan of action: the united states and europe lift sanctions against iran over its nuclear program, and the joint comprehensive plan of action is implemented.
  • The sanctions placed on iran by the united states and europe are lifted and the joint comprehensive plan of action is implemented.
  • Buzzfeed and bbc report that there are evidences of widespread match-fixing by 16 players who rank in the top 50 of world tennis. this includes northern italian, sicilian and russian betting syndicates at major tournaments like wimbledon.
  • President barack obama announces the joint comprehensive plan of action.

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January 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 17, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9162 EUR
  • 1 USD = 116.906 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7013 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4586 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.4565 CAD

January 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Lazio : 2 - 2
  • Carpi - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
  • Chievo - Empoli : 1 - 1
  • Genoa - Palermo : 4 - 0
  • Milan - Fiorentina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Anderlecht : 2 - 0
  • Lokeren - Standard : 0 - 2
  • Oostende - Waasland-Beveren : 3 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Ath Bilbao : 6 - 0
  • Getafe - Espanol : 3 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Ath Madrid : 0 - 3
  • Real Madrid - Sp Gijon : 5 - 1
  • Valencia - Vallecano : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Gimnastic : 1 - 3
  • Almeria - Cordoba : 0 - 1
  • Girona - Ponferradina : 4 - 0
  • Leganes - Mirandes : 4 - 0
  • Lugo - Huesca : 1 - 1
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January 17, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 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 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 17, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:55 am and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Who was born on January 17, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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January 17, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 12 days old,

or 427 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2994 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 2016?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 17, 2016.

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January 17, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 2016:

  • Ajaya Ghosh

    Ajaya Ghosh was an Indian mathematician known for his contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Blowfly

    American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939).

  • Melvin Day

    New zealand painter and historian (b. 1923).

  • Sudhindra Thirtha

    Indian religious leader (b. 1926).

  • V. Rama Rao

    Indian lawyer and politician, 12th governor of sikkim (b. 1935).

  • Gottfried Honegger
  • Benedetto Conforti
  • Ion Panțuru
  • Cesare Meucci
  • Sherron Mills
  • Mike Sharpe

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 2016:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 11th and January 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Love Yourself
  4. - Hotline Bling
  5. - What Do You Mean?

January 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - Here
  3. - The Hills
  4. - 679
  5. - Jumpman

January 17, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. 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 17, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deadpool

Deadpool

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tim Miller

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein

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

Dirty Grandpa

Dirty Grandpa

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Dan Mazer

Starring: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Zoey Deutch, Aubrey Plaza

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

January 17, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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

Billions

Billions

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Baskets

Baskets

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

January 17, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Big Rock by Lauren Blakely

Big Rock

By:

Ladies, it's more than just the motion of ocean. It's also the SIZE of your boat. Both are firing on all cylinders. Actually, I have all the right assets.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham

Rogue Lawyer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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.

January 17, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 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

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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

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 January 17, 2016?

On January 17, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 2016?

On January 17, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 2016?

On January 17, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Discover how January 2016 calendar looked like.

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