What happened on Saturday, January 2, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2016:

• Saudi Arabia mass execution of dissidents On January 2, 2016, Saudi Arabia executed 47 individuals, including prominent Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from human rights organizations. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Iranian protest at Saudi embassy On January 2, 2016, following the execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia, protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in Tehran, leading to the severing of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 2016 Pathankot terror attack On January 2, 2016, a group of heavily armed militants attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station in India, resulting in the deaths of seven Indian security personnel and four attackers. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 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.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2016

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

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

Famous people died on January 02, 2016:

• Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan

  Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1924).

• Nimr al-Nimr

  Saudi arabian religious leader (b. 1959).

• Gisela Mota Ocampo

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

• Rino Salviati

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2016 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 2016

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Someone born on January 02, 2016 is:

10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 22 days old,

or 550 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3856 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 2nd 2027.

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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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