What happened on Thursday December 01, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 01, 2016:

• Ethnic violence in South Sudan (2011-present). A United Nations human rights committee in South Sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
• Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017: Battle of Mosul (2016): At least 15 children are murdered by ISIS snipers at Mosul. (Iraqi News). An ISIS mortar shell in Mosul kills three people and wounds three more. (Iraqi News] Four bombs were used to kill two people in Sha'ab, which is a neighborhood of Baghdad.
• Battle of Mosul (2016-2017: At least 15 children are murdered by ISIS snipers. (Iraqi News). An ISIS mortar shell in Mosul kills at least three people, and wounds three more.
• ISIS snipers in Mosul have killed at least 15 children.
• An ISIS mortar shell explodes in Mosul's al-Bakr district. It kills at least three people, and wounds three more.
• In Sha'ab (a neighborhood in Baghdad), four bombs were used to kill two people and injure seven others.
• UNESCO has designated yoga, rumba, and nowruz as 'treasures.
• Bolivia's aviation authority has suspended LaMia's operating license 2933. The investigation into the Colombian crash that killed 71 people continues.
• Ukrainian crisis and Russian military intervention in Ukraine (2014-2018): Ukraine launches a missile test close to Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. Russia also puts its air-defense, naval, and other forces in the area on high alert.
• The missile test by Ukraine is near Crimea which Russia annexed in 2014. Russia also puts its air-defense and navy forces in the area on high alert.
• Conflict between Israel and Palestine: Following complaints from Jewish residents, the Israeli Ministry of Transportation ordered a Bus Company in Beersheba remove Arabic-language advertising from their buses.
• Relations between Iran and the United States: The United States Senate votes 99 to 0 in favor of a ten year extension of Iran Sanctions Act. This measure will now go to President Barack Obama for him to sign. If not renewed, the act would expire December 31, 2016.
• Six people from one family, including three of their children, were found dead in Boheimkirchen (Austria). Police believe that one of the female relatives committed murder-suicide.
• 42 cabinet members from the National Salvation Government in Yemen took oath, and its first meeting was held despite criticisms by UN Special Envoy. The former governor of Aden Abdel-Aziz bin Habtour led the new government and pledged to support UN efforts for peace in Yemen. (UN News Center), (Al Manar tv), (SABA NET),
• 2016 Gambian presidential elections: Elections take place in The Gambia.
• The Gambia holds elections.
• 2016 North Carolina gubernatorial Election: North Carolina begins counting.
• North Carolina begins to count.
• 2016 United States Presidential Election Recounts: The Jill Stein initiated recounts start in Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin is the first stop for Jill Stein-initiated recounts.
• 2017 French presidential election: Francoise Hollande, President of France, has announced that he will not be running in the next presidential election. The selection of a candidate to the French Socialist Party is now open.
• Francois Hollande (the President of France) announces that he won't run for president next year. The selection of a candidate to the French Socialist Party is now open.
• Donald Trump's presidential transition: James Mattis, a retired Marine Corps General from the United States, is named Secretary of Defense by President-elect Donald Trump.
• Donald Trump has named James Mattis, a former Marine Corps General, as Secretary of Defense.
• After a rocket failure, the Roscosmos cargo spacecraft Progress MS-04 failed to dock with International Space Station. It is believed that the spacecraft was mostly destroyed by the atmosphere.
• ISIS Atrocities in Mosul In a horrific incident, ISIS snipers killed at least 15 children in Mosul. Additionally, an ISIS mortar shell in the al-Bakr district killed three people and wounded three others, demonstrating the group's brutal tactics.
• Donald Trump Names James Mattis as Secretary of Defense President-elect Donald Trump appointed retired United States Marine Corps General James Mattis as the Secretary of Defense, signaling a strong military leadership choice for his incoming administration.
• UN Reports Ethnic Cleansing in South Sudan A United Nations human rights commission revealed a deeply concerning 'steady process of ethnic cleansing' occurring in the war-torn nation of South Sudan, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crisis and potential war crimes.
• US Senate Extends Iran Sanctions Act The United States Senate unanimously voted (99-0) to extend the Iran Sanctions Act for another ten years, a significant foreign policy decision that will require President Barack Obama's signature.
• François Hollande Declines Re-election French President François Hollande announced he will not seek re-election, marking a significant moment in French political history and opening the path for new leadership in the Socialist Party.
• Roscosmos Spacecraft Docking Failure The Roscosmos cargo spacecraft Progress MS-04 failed to dock with the International Space Station due to a rocket failure. The spacecraft was believed to have been mostly destroyed upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

Events in 2016

December 01, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 2016

December 01, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 01, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $110.36
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $60.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.64
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.95

Exchange Rates on December 01, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9378 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.177 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7941 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3482 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3314 CAD

December 01, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Wolves : 1 - 2

December 01, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 336th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 2016 can also be written as 12/1/2016 in the US and as 1/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

December 01, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side
5. twenty one pilots - Heathens

December 01, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
4. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
5. Amine - Caroline

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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December 01, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:31 am and setting at 07:24 pm.

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

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Someone born on December 01, 2016 is:

8 years 4 months old,

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