What happened on Wednesday December 16, 2015?

Here's what happened on December 16, 2015:

• U.S. Congress Prevents Government Shutdown U.S. Congress reached a spending agreement to fund fiscal year 2016 federal government operations, preventing a year-end government shutdown. President Barack Obama signed an additional bill extending government funding until December 22.
• 2015 San Bernardino Attack - Intelligence Insights FBI Director James B. Comey revealed that San Bernardino attackers Tashfeen Malik and Syed Rizwan Farook did not publicly post about radical Islamic jihad on social media. However, private messages demonstrated their commitment to extremist ideology.
• U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan Draws China's Criticism The United States announced a $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including two decommissioned Navy ships, Assault Amphibious vehicles, and surface-to-air missiles. China strongly disapproved, claiming the deal affects their internal affairs.
• Mistrial Declared in Freddie Gray Police Officer Case A Baltimore judge declared a mistrial in the case of William Porter, the first police officer charged in Freddie Gray's death, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
• Chattanooga Shootings Officially Declared Terrorist Attack FBI Director Comey officially classified the July Chattanooga military shooting as a terrorist attack. Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez was determined to be motivated by terrorist propaganda. The U.S. Navy will award Purple Hearts to the four deceased Marines, one sailor, and injured personnel.
• Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates The United States Federal Reserve Board increased federal funds interest rates from 0-0.25% to 0.25-0.50%, a widely anticipated move that positively impacted the U.S. stock market.
• U.S. and Cuba Agree on Commercial Flight Restoration The United States and Cuba reached an agreement to restore regularly scheduled commercial flights, moving beyond the current charter-only option and signaling improved diplomatic relations.
• Medical Study: Antibiotics Effective for Simple Appendicitis A study published in JAMA revealed that children with simple appendicitis can effectively recover through antibiotic treatment, offering shorter recovery times and lower healthcare costs compared to immediate surgery.
• Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy Punched During Campaign A teenager punched Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in the face during a People's Party campaign event in Pontevedra, creating a shocking moment in the election season.

Events in 2015

December 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 2015

December 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 16, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.04
• Apple AAPL: opens at $111.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $139.12

Exchange Rates on December 16, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9178 EUR
• 1 USD = 122.324 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6673 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3879 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.378 CAD

December 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hull - Reading : 2 - 1

December 16, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2015 can also be written as 12/16/2015 in the US and as 16/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Famous people died on December 16, 2015:

• Lizmark

  Mexican wrestler (b. 1950).

• George Earl Ortman

  American painter and sculptor (b. 1926).

• Robert McKenna

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Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

December 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 2015 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 December 16, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 2015

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Someone born on December 16, 2015 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 27 days old,

or 490 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3436 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 2015?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 16, 2015.

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