What happened on Thursday January 16, 2014?

Here's what happened on January 16, 2014:

• US Marines Misconduct Investigation TMZ revealed photos of United States Marines burning bodies of Iraqis, prompting a Department of Defense investigation into potential war crimes and misconduct.
• Suicide Bombing in Lebanon A suicide bomber killed 4 people and injured 26 in Hermel, Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold near the Syrian border, demonstrating the spillover effects of the Syrian Civil War.
• Gaza-Israel Conflict Escalation Five people were injured in an Israel Air Force raid on the Gaza Strip after militants fired a rocket at Ashkelon, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Indonesia Flood Disaster Severe flooding in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, resulted in at least 13 fatalities and displaced 40,000 people, highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
• Australian Heat Wave Melbourne experienced extreme temperatures of 43.9°C (110°F), leading to the postponement of Australian Open matches and raising concerns about bushfire risks in southeastern Australia.
• Academy Awards Nominations American Hustle and Gravity lead the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards, signaling significant recognition in the film industry.
• Bernie Ecclestone Bribery Charges A German court in Munich ruled that Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone should be charged with bribery, potentially causing significant disruption in the motorsport world.
• Thai Political Crisis Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was implicated in a controversial rice subsidy scheme, further escalating political tensions in Thailand.
• Innovative Drone Technology A British photographer developed a low-cost drone for shooting nature documentaries, showcasing creative applications of emerging drone technology.

Events in 2014

January 16, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 2014

January 16, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 16, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $98.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $554.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $36.69
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.53

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2014:

• 1 USD = 104.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0928 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9048 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0557 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.11 JPY

January 16, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2014 can also be written as 1/16/2014 in the US and as 16/1/2014 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2014 in January 2014 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 2014:

• Hiroo Onoda

  Japanese Imperial Army intelligence officer who famously continued fighting World War II in the Philippines for 29 years after the war...

• Ruth Duccini

  Ruth Duccini was an American actress known for her role as a Munchkin in the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz'.

• Gary Arlington

  American author and illustrator (b. 1938).

• Patrick Chabal
• Roger Lloyd Pack

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2014 was Timber by Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
2. OneRepublic - Counting Stars
3. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
4. Lorde - Royals
5. A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera - Say Something

January 16, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
3. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
4. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 2014 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 16, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 07:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 2014

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Someone born on January 16, 2014 is:

11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 7 days old,

or 587 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4115 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2014?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 16, 2014.

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