Thursday January 07, 2016: on this day

January 07, 2016 was the 7th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 07, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 07, 2016, who was born and died on January 07, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 07, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. It Had To Be You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 7th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 07, 2016?


January 07, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 7th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 2016 can also be written as 1/7/2016 in the US and as 7/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 07, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 07, 2016:

  • Libyan civil war (2014-present: zliten truck bombing. at least 65 people were killed when a truck bomb exploded at a training center for police officers in zliten, libya.
  • Truck bombing in zliten: a truck bomb exploded at a zliten police training facility. at least 65 people were killed.
  • A truck bomb that struck a zliten police training facility in libya killed at least 65 people.
  • Terrorism in egypt: gunmen openly fire on tourists at a giza hotel. the attack did cause some damage to the hotel but there were no injuries. the attackers were soon arrested.
  • Tourists are attacked by gunmen at a hotel near the giza pyramids. the attack did not result in any casualties, but the hotel sustained some damage. the attackers were soon arrested.
  • Iran claims that last night, saudi warplanes attacked its embassy in sana'a. this wounded several of its guards. according to the associated press, there has been no visible damage to this building. spokesman for the saudi-alliance promises to investigate these allegations.
  • Saudi-led coalition airstrikes reportedly hit today the presidential palace and a mountain base to the south sana'a. this caused children and teachers to flee several schools. there were no immediate reports on casualties.
  • Militia occupation at malheur national wildlife refuge. tribal chair charlotte rodrique, of the burns paiute tribe, has joined the protesters in asking them to leave. rodrique said that "the protesters have no claim on this land". rodrique also cites a treaty that, although never ratified in the united states congress gives ownership to the tribe.
  • Charlotte rodrique, tribal chair of the burns paiute tribe, has joined the occupation to ask for the occupants to leave. she stated that "the protesters have no claim on this land". rodrique also cites a treaty that grants ownership to the tribe, but it was never ratified in the united states congress.
  • January 2016 paris police station attack: french police shot dead a knife-wielding suspect outside a goutte d'or police station, which is located in the 18th arrondissement. on his body was found a piece of paper that had an islamic state flag and a claim for the attack in arabic. this incident was notable because it occurred on the anniversary last year of charlie hebdo's shooting.
  • French police shot dead a knife-wielding french man shouting "allahu akar" outside a goutte d'or police station, which is located in the 18th arrondissement in paris. on his body was found a piece of paper with the claim for the attack and islamic state flag written in arabic. this incident was notable because it occurred on the anniversary last year of charlie hebdo's shooting.
  • The church of jesus christ of latter-day saints announces the establishment of three new missions in vietnam, the democratic republic of the congo and nigeria.
  • 2015-16 chinese stock market crisis (business insider). the chinese securities regulator has introduced legislation that limits the sale of shares to shareholders. (reuters) the dow jones industrial average drops by just over 400 points due to concerns about the chinese economy.
  • After the plunge in share prices following the devaluation, trade is stopped on the shanghai stock exchange as well as shenzhen stock exchange.
  • China's securities regulator has introduced legislation to limit the sale of shares by shareholders.
  • Concerns about the chinese economy cause a decline in dow jones industrial average of just below 400 points.
  • Swarm of earthquakes in oklahoma, 2009-16: from wednesday night through thursday afternoon, an estimated 30 earthquakes with magnitudes 2.5 and greater struck oklahoma. yesterday's largest earthquake, magnitude 4.8, occurred 32 km (20 miles) north of fairview, oklahoma.
  • From wednesday night through thursday afternoon, the united states saw a series of 30 earthquakes with magnitudes 2.5 and greater in oklahoma. yesterday's largest earthquake, magnitude 4.8, occurred at 10:27 cst. it was 32 km (20 miles) north of fairview, oklahoma.
  • 2016 north korean nuclear testing: south korea announces it will resume cross-border propaganda broadcasts, and restrict entry to the kaesong industrial region as a response to yesterday's nuclear attack at punggye-ri nuclear test site. north korea regards the propagandism broadcasts as "an act of warfare".
  • Iran-saudi arabia relations: iran bans all imports from saudi arabia. iran also reiterates its opposition to iranians travelling to mecca, the holy city of mecca.
  • Iran has banned all imports from saudi arabia of any products and reiterated that iran's ban on iranians travelling to mecca, the holy city of mecca, is still in effect.
  • Six bodies were found in guerrero state, southern mexico.
  • Scotland yard confirmed that they are investigating a triple homicide in connection to sian blake's death and the deaths of her sons.

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January 07, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 07, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.06
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $98.68
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.70
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $133.70

Exchange Rates on January 07, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9153 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.593 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6836 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4248 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.412 CAD

January 07, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wigan - Gillingham : 3 - 2
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January 07, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 07, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 7th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 07, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 07, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 07, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 03:50 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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Who was born on January 07, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 7th:

  • Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner

    American actor, singer, film producer.

  • Mj Rodriguez
    Mj Rodriguez

    Mj Rodriguez is an American actress known for her role as Blanca Evangelista in the FX drama series Pose, for which she received critical...

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage

    American actor, noted family.

  • Bipasha Basu
    Bipasha Basu

    Bipasha basu is an indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in horror and thriller movies.

  • Lewis Hamilton
    Lewis Hamilton

    British formula one driver and champion, he has won three times the f1 world championship.

  • Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan

    Lauren cohan is a british-american actress known for her role as maggie greene on the tv show the walking dead.

  • Erin Gray
    Erin Gray

    American actress.

  • Sammo Hung
    Sammo Hung

    Hong kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist.

  • Haley Bennett
    Haley Bennett

    Haley Bennett is an American actress known for her roles in movies like The Girl on the Train and The Magnificent Seven.

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January 07, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 21 days old,

or 429 weeks

or 3003 days old,

if you were born on January 07, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 2016?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 7th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 07, 2016.

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January 07, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 07, 2016:

  • Philip Knightley

    Philip Knightley was an Australian journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and books on journalism.

  • John Johnson

    Nfl linebacker (new orleans saints).

  • Judith Kaye

    American lawyer and jurist (b. 1938).

  • Kitty Kallen

    American actress and singer (d. 2016).

  • Bill Foster

    American basketball player and coach (b. 1929).

  • Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

    Indian lawyer and politician, indian minister of home affairs (d. 2016).

  • Hansrudi Wäscher
  • Jesús María Ramón Valdés
  • André Courrèges
  • Valerio Zanone
  • Joaquín Gamboa Pascoe
  • Ashraf Pahlavi
  • Mateo Félix Zubiaga
  • Sergej Šustikov
  • Richard Libertini
  • Ashraf Pahlavi (اشرف پهلوی)

What famous deaths happened on January 7th?

Famous deaths on January 7th:

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard

    English actor (born 1913).

  • Vittorio Mezzogiorno
    Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Actor (cafe express) dies at 52 from heart failure.

  • Detroit Tesla

    Known for contributions to the development of alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Nicolis Tesla

    Known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Awesome Tesla

    Innovative inventor and electrical engineer who contributed to the development of modern electricity.

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January 07, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 07, 2016:

  • Christmas Day in the Julian calendar. This is the day on which Christmas is celebrated in most Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
  • European traditional - Distaff day: women's traditional work begins again after Epiphany.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Raymond of Peáafort.
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January 07, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 07, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 07, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 07, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 07, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 07, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 07, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 07, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - Here
  3. - The Hills
  4. - Jumpman
  5. - 679

January 07, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 07, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 07, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 07, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Despues de Ti Quien
  5. - Borro Cassette

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January 07, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 07, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

January 07, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 07, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Second Chance

Second Chance

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

January 07, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 07, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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Who was the US President on January 07, 2016?

On January 07, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 07, 2016?

On January 07, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 07, 2016?

On January 07, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 7th?

January 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 gabonese attempt at a coup de etat: a coup d’etat was repelled by soldiers. this attempted coup d'etat occurred while ali bongo was receiving medical treatment in morocco.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: at least 23 people are killed in an explosion at the headquarters for the chechen-led ajnad al-kavkaz rebel organization in idlib (syria), while many others remain unaccounted for according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: near the border with turkey, a fuel truck explodes in azaz, a syrian town. at least 43 people are killed, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for January 2016?

January 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2016 calendar looked like.

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