Saturday January 02, 2016: on this day

January 02, 2016 was the 2nd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 02, 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 02, 2016, who was born and died on January 02, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 2016, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 2016?


January 02, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2016 can also be written as 1/2/2016 in the US and as 2/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 02, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2016:

  • Terrorism and violence in india: the 2016 pathankot attack by terrorists: four terrorists, allegedly members of jaish-e-mohammed attack an indian air force base in pathankot (punjab). three security personnel and four terrorists were reported to have been killed.
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  • Terrorists with heavy arms, possibly belonging to jaish-e-mohammed attacked an indian air force base at pathankot in punjab. three security personnel and four terrorists were reported to have been killed.
  • Mexican drug war, list mexican drug war-related deaths: gisela ocampo is shot to death at her home by gunmen less than one day after she took office. graco ramirez (morelos governor) attributed mota’s death to organized crime without naming any particular drug cartel.
  • Gisela ocampo, mayor in temixco, mexico's morelos, is murdered by gunmen at her house, less than one day after she took office. graco ramirez (morelos governor) attributed mota’s death to organized crime without naming any particular drug cartel.
  • Militia occupation at the malheur national wildlife refuge. armed militiamen, including members from the bundy family in nevada, take control of and occupy headquarters of malheur national wildlife refuge near burns. this follows a peaceful rally in support dwight hammond and steve hammond who were convicted in 2012 of setting fires to public land that was adjacent to their property.
  • After a peaceful rally to support dwight hammond and steve hammond who were convicted in 2012 of setting fires on public property adjacent to their property, armed militiamen, including members from the bundy family in nevada, take control of and occupy malheur national wildlife refuge's headquarters near burns.
  • Saudi arabia executes 47 people including sheikh nimr al-nimr, a shia muslim cleric who is also the leader of the shia opposition group. his execution sparked negative reactions worldwide from politicians, religious leaders of muslim faith, and shia people.
  • Iranian protesters set fire to the saudi arabian embassy in tehran after the execution of nimr al-nimr by saudi arabia.

January 02, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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January 02, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 1.3714 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.0009 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 1.4895 AUD
  • 1 EUR = 1.4961 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.7293 CHF

January 02, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Levante : 1 - 0
  • Espanol - Barcelona : 0 - 0
  • Malaga - Celta : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Ath Bilbao B : 3 - 0
  • Elche - Mallorca : 1 - 1
  • Osasuna - Gimnastic : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Brentford : 2 - 1
  • Bolton - Huddersfield : 0 - 2
  • Burnley - Ipswich : 0 - 0
  • Cardiff - Blackburn : 1 - 0
  • Charlton - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Chester - Altrincham : 1 - 1
  • Gateshead - Barrow : 1 - 1
  • Grimsby - Guiseley : 1 - 1
  • Halifax - Lincoln : 2 - 2
  • Southport - Wrexham : 3 - 2
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January 02, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 02, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

36%

The moon phase on January 02, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 12:26 pm.

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 02, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 17 days old,

or 428 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2999 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2016?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 02, 2016.

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January 02, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 2016:

  • Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan

    Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1924).

  • Frances Cress Welsing

    American psychiatrist and author (b. 1935).

  • Nimr al-Nimr

    Saudi arabian religious leader (b. 1959).

  • Gisela Mota Ocampo

    Mayor of temixco, morelos, mexico, assassinated (b. 1982).

  • Rino Salviati
  • Giovanni Andreoni
  • Michel Delpech
  • Nimr Baqir al-Nimr
  • Marcel Barbeau
  • Michel Delpech (Jean Michel Bertrand Delpech
  • Serge Groussard

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 2016:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day

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January 02, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 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

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

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

January 02, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

January 02, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 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

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 02, 2016?

On January 02, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 2016?

On January 02, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 2016?

On January 02, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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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