What happened on Monday January 04, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 04, 2016:

• Saudi Arabia Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Iran Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Iran, following Sudan and Bahrain's lead. The United Arab Emirates also downgraded diplomatic ties, escalating regional tensions.
• Chinese Stock Market Crash Stock indices plunged by 6.85% and 8.1%, causing trading suspension on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. The Dow Jones industrial average in the United States dropped 275 points due to concerns about the Chinese economy.
• ISIL Attacks Libyan Oil Port The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's branch attacked the Libyan oil port of Sidra, the country's largest oil depot. Two Petrol Facilities Guard militia members were killed defending the port. ISIL claimed control of Bin Jawad, 30 km west of Sidra.
• ISIL Execution Video Release The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) released a video showing the execution of five men accused of spying on the militant group. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office stated they were examining the video's content.
• Obama's Gun Control Executive Orders President Barack Obama announced executive orders to expand background checks and tighten firearm regulations in the United States.
• Pathankot Terror Attack Five terrorists attacked the Indian Air Force Base in Pathankot, Punjab. National Security Guard officials continued search and mopping-up operations to ensure the airbase's safety.
• Iraqi Sectarian Tensions Escalate Two Sunni mosques in central Iraq were bombed and a muezzin murdered, heightening fears of renewed sectarian violence following the execution of Shi'ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia.
• Nokia Acquires Alcatel-Lucent Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant, announced its acquisition of French company Alcatel-Lucent, setting January 14th as the date for formal consolidation.
• Northeast India Earthquake A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Imphal, the capital of Manipur, close to the Myanmar border. The quake killed six people and injured many others.
• Real Madrid Management Change Rafael Benitez was dismissed as manager of Real Madrid's La Liga team and replaced by Zinedine Zidane, a former Real Madrid and France football champion.

Events in 2016

January 04, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 2016

January 04, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 04, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $102.61
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.32
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $135.60

Exchange Rates on January 04, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9231 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.308 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6795 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3925 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3927 CAD

January 04, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sp Gijon - Getafe : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Girona - Valladolid : 1 - 0
• Tenerife - Alcorcon : 1 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Panathinaikos - Panetolikos : 4 - 2

January 04, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 4th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 2016 can also be written as 1/4/2016 in the US and as 4/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 04, 2016:

• S. H. Kapadia

  Prominent Indian jurist who served as the 38th Chief Justice of India, known for his significant contributions to the Indian legal system.

• Stephen W. Bosworth

  Distinguished American diplomat and academic who served as United States Ambassador to South Korea, known for his significant contributions...

• Robert Stigwood
• Michel Galabru
• John Griffith Roberts

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Adele - Hello
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
4. Drake - Hotline Bling
5. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?

January 04, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. Alessia Cara - Here
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Drake & Future - Jumpman
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 01:34 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 04, 2016

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Someone born on January 04, 2016 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 10 days old,

or 488 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3418 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 2016?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 04, 2016.

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