What happened on Saturday January 02, 2016?

About January 2nd, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: Saudi Arabia executed 47 people, including Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric and leader of the Shia opposition group. The execution sparked widespread international condemnation from politicians, religious leaders, and human rights organizations, highlighting tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 2016 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Deadpool directed by Tim Miller

More about January 2nd, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 2016.

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January 02, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2016:

  • Saudi Arabia Mass Execution of Dissidents Saudi Arabia executed 47 people, including Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric and leader of the Shia opposition group. The execution sparked widespread international condemnation from politicians, religious leaders, and human rights organizations, highlighting tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
  • Iranian Protest at Saudi Embassy Following the execution of Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr, Iranian protesters set fire to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tehran, escalating diplomatic tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran and demonstrating the deep sectarian divide in the Middle East.
  • 2016 Pathankot Terror Attack Four terrorists, allegedly members of the Jaish-e-Mohammed militant group, launched a coordinated attack on an Indian Air Force Base in Pathankot, Punjab. The assault resulted in the deaths of three security personnel and all four terrorists, highlighting ongoing terrorism challenges in the region.
  • Murder of Mayor Gisela Ocampo Gisela Ocampo, the newly elected mayor of Temixco in Morelos, Mexico, was shot to death at her home by gunmen less than 24 hours after taking office. Morelos Governor Graco Ramirez attributed her murder to organized crime, underscoring the ongoing violence and challenges faced by local politicians in Mexico's drug war.
  • Militia Occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Armed militiamen, including members of the Bundy family from Nevada, occupied the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon. The occupation followed a peaceful rally supporting Dwight and Steve Hammond, ranchers convicted in 2012 of setting fires on public land adjacent to their property.

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

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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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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 famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 2016:

  • Nimr al-Nimr

    Saudi arabian religious leader (b. 1959).

  • Gisela Mota Ocampo

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

  • Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan

    Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1924).

  • Rino Salviati

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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.

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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?

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

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


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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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How old is someone born on January 02, 2016?


Someone born on January 02, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

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or 485 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3399 days old,

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

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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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