Sunday July 31, 2016: on this day

July 31, 2016 was the 213th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 31, 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 July 31, 2016, who was born and died on July 31, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 31, 2016?


July 31, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 2016 can also be written as 7/31/2016 in the US and as 31/7/2016 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
  • Two gas facilities north of kirkuk, northern iraq were attacked by islamic state militants. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present). at least nine people are killed in an al-shabaab attack against the central investigations department.
  • 2016 yerevan hostage crisis. a two-week standoff in yerevan (armenia) comes to an abrupt halt after the gunmen still trapped in a police station surrendered to police. following the "complete liberation of the police station," the national security service stated that "twenty terrorists" were arrested.
  • Two-week standoff in yerevan, armenia is over after gunmen still hiding in a police station gave up on them. following the "complete liberation of the police station," the national security service stated that "twenty terrorists" were arrested.
  • Typhoon nida (2016): hong kong prepares for the storm
  • Hong kong prepares for the storm
  • After a building collapsed in bhiwandi, india's city of bhiwandi during heavy rains, at least five people were killed and ten others were injured.
  • 2016 turkish purges: nearly 1,400 soldiers were dismissed by the turkish government for links to fethullahgulen exiles.
  • Nearly 1,400 turkish military personnel were dismissed by the turkish government for links to fethullahgulen, an exiled cleric.
  • Tokyo, japan, gubernatorial elections, 2016. yuriko koike (of the liberal democratic party, ldp), is elected tokyo prefecture's first woman governor. she replaces yoichi masuzoe, who resigned last week. former minister of defense defeated hiroya masuda, the ldp-komeito's ruling coalition's hiroya torigoe and the opposition bloc's shuntaro trigoe. the turnout is more than 40 percent
  • Yuriko koike (liberal democratic party, ldp), is elected as the tokyo prefecture’s first female governor. she replaces yoichi masuzoe, who resigned last week. former minister of defense defeated hiroya masuda, the ldp-komeito's ruling coalition's hiroya mashuda, and shuntaro trigoe, the opposition bloc's candidate. the turnout is more than 40 percent
  • Cyber attacks on democratic national committee: democratic presidential candidate hillary clinton accuses russian intelligence agencies of hacking democratic national committee computers. donald trump, the republican presidential nominee, is also accused of supporting vladimir putin.
  • Hillary clinton, democratic presidential candidate, accuses russian intelligence agencies of hacking recent democratic national committee computers. donald trump, republican presidential nominee for the same reason is accused of supporting russian president vladimir putin.
  • General election in democratic republic of the congo, 2016,: tens of thousands protest in kinshasa following the decision of the national electoral committee to postpone the election.
  • After the decision of the national electoral commission to postpone elections, thousands protest in kinshasa.
  • 2016 pga championship: american jimmy walker wins 98th pga championship. this is his first major championship.
  • 2016 women's british open: ariya jitanugarn from thailand wins the women's british open. this is her first major title.
  • Ariya jutanugarn, a thai woman, wins the women's british open. this is her first major championship.

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

Exchange Rates on July 31, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8948 EUR
  • 1 USD = 102.462 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7563 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3161 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.305 CAD

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Oostende : 2 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Gent : 1 - 1
  • Westerlo - Standard : 2 - 2
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July 31, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 31, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Who was born on July 31, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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July 31, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 24 days old,

or 403 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2824 days old,

if you were born on July 31, 2016.

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

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

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

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

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July 31, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 2016:

  • Seymour Papert

    South african mathematician and computer scientist, co-creator of the logo programming language (d. 2016).

  • Chiyonofuji Mitsugu

    Japanese sumo wrestler, the 58th yokozuna (b. 1955)[27].

  • Paolo Morisi
  • Destin Onka Malonga
  • Bobbie Heine
  • Fazil' Abdulovič Iskander
  • Fazil Iskander
  • Mariana Karr

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

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July 31, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 2016:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

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

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

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  3. - Cheap Thrills
  4. - This Is What You Came For
  5. - Don't Let Me Down

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 31, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Panda
  4. - Don't Mind
  5. - Controlla

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 31, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

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

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

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - La Bicicleta
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor

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July 31, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 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

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis

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

July 31, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

July 31, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 31, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Obsession by Helen Hardt

Obsession

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Jade Roberts is in love and no longer welcome at Talon Steel's home. She is determined to move on but she misses the passion she shared with Talon Steel...and

Night and Day by Iris Johansen

Night and Day

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Eve Duncan, a forensic sculptor, risked everything to save Cara Delaney. They traveled from California to Scotland, where they reached a remote mountain high up in the Scottish Highlands. Eve was then given the honor of being their next target.

Bossman by Vi Keeland

Bossman

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The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novel. Vi Keeland is a New York Times Bestseller. This new standalone novel features a sexy, contemporary romance.

Night by Elie Wiesel

Night

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First Comes Love by  Emily Giffin

First Comes Love

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two sisters are at a crossroads when this dazzling novel by the author of Something Borrowed and Where We Belong is revealed.

July 31, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 31, 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

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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 July 31, 2016?

On July 31, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 2016?

On July 31, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 2016?

On July 31, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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 July 2016?

July 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 2016 calendar looked like.

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