What happened on Thursday October 06, 2016?

Here's what happened on October 06, 2016:

• Paris Climate Agreement Takes Effect The landmark Paris climate accord officially clears its final hurdle when the European Union and 10 nations submit their ratification, setting the treaty to take effect on November 4th. The agreement requires participants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global temperature rise.
• Hurricane Matthew Emergency in Florida President Barack Obama declares a federal emergency in Florida, making federal money and personnel available to protect people and property during the hurricane crisis.
• Pakistan Reforms Honour Killing Laws Pakistan's government removes legal loopholes that previously allowed perpetrators of honour killings to escape punishment, now mandating a life sentence for such crimes.
• Hurricane Matthew Impacts Bahamas The eye of Hurricane Matthew moves over Grand Bahama's western end, the northernmost island of The Bahamas Archipelago, causing significant potential damage.
• Antonio Guterres Selected as UN Secretary-General The United Nations Security Council unanimously selects former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General.
• Poland Rejects Abortion Ban Lawmakers in Poland's conservative ruling party reject a total abortion ban following massive public protests against the proposed legislation.
• ISIL Bombing in Syria The rebel-controlled Atme Governorate near the Turkey-Syria border was bombed, killing at least 29 people, mostly rebel fighters. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Al-Shabaab Attack in Kenya During the ongoing Somali Civil War, six people were killed in an al-Shabaab terrorist attack against a village near Mandera, Kenya.
• Giants Win NL Wild-Card Game The San Francisco Giants defeat the New York Mets 3-0 in the National League wild-card game, advancing to the NL Division Series.

Events in 2016

October 06, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 2016

October 06, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 06, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $113.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $156.84

Exchange Rates on October 06, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.897 EUR
• 1 USD = 103.953 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7928 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.319 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3221 CAD

October 06, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 280th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2016 can also be written as 10/6/2016 in the US and as 6/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

Famous people died on October 06, 2016:

• Tony Mottram
• Ken Wilburn

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on October 6th

October 06, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. twenty one pilots - Heathens
3. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
4. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You
5. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills

October 06, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2016 was Broccoli by D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good
5. Tory Lanez - Luv

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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October 06, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:55 am and setting at 10:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on October 06, 2016

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Someone born on October 06, 2016 is:

8 years 3 months old,

or 99 months and 9 days old,

or 431 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3023 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 2016?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 06, 2016.

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