What happened on Tuesday January 05, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 05, 2016:

• Saudi Arabia Cuts Ties with Iran Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic, air travel, and trade relations with Iran following tensions escalated by the execution of a Shiite cleric and subsequent protests at the Saudi embassy in Tehran.
• Obama's Executive Actions on Gun Control President Obama announced executive actions to expand background checks for gun purchases and enhance enforcement of existing gun laws, sparking significant political debate about presidential authority and gun control.
• Islamic State Attacks Libyan Oil Port Sidra Islamic State militants launched a significant assault on the Libyan oil port Sidra, killing seven guards and setting an oil storage tank ablaze with a long-range missile, causing substantial damage to critical infrastructure.
• Islamic State Threatens Saudi Prisons Following the execution of 47 Saudi Arabians, the Islamic State threatened to demolish Tarfiya and al-Ha'ir Prisons, which house Al-Qaeda and ISIL supporters.
• US Army Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Operation During a joint military operation in Afghanistan's southern Helmand Province, a United States Army soldier was killed and two others were injured while working alongside Afghan National Security Forces.
• Shia Protester Killed in Saudi Arabia Saudi police in Al-Awamiyah's Eastern Province shot and killed a Shia protester, also injuring a child, escalating sectarian tensions in the region.
• California Drought Update California's state climatologist Michael Anderson reported that while El Niño-fueled storms have helped reduce drought conditions, the state's larger reservoirs remain below normal levels.
• 2016 Kaliachak Riots in West Bengal Violent protests erupted in Kaliachak, West Bengal, India, following controversial remarks about Muhammad by political activist Kamlesh Tiwari, highlighting religious tensions in the region.
• Fatal Bus Fire in Yinchuan, China A devastating bus fire in Yinchuan, China, resulted in at least 14 fatalities and over 30 injuries, highlighting transportation safety concerns.
• Country Singer Craig Strickland Found Dead The body of country music singer Craig Strickland was discovered after he went missing during a duck hunting trip in severe weather conditions. He was 29 years old.

Events in 2016

January 05, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 2016

January 05, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 05, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $105.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $136.76

Exchange Rates on January 05, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9296 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.116 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6813 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3965 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.398 CAD

January 05, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Genoa - Sampdoria : 2 - 3

January 05, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 5th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 2016 can also be written as 1/5/2016 in the US and as 5/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 05, 2016:

• Pierre Boulez

  Pioneering French composer and conductor who revolutionized 20th-century classical music through innovative serial techniques and electronic...

Famous people who died in 2016

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January 05, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 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 05, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 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 5th 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 05, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 02:14 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 05, 2016

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Someone born on January 05, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months and 18 days old,

or 485 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3396 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 2016?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 05, 2016.

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