What happened on Saturday January 16, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 16, 2016:

• Islamic State Massacre in Deir ez-Zor Islamic State militants committed a massive atrocity in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, killing approximately 300 civilians. This event was described as potentially the most tragic day in Syria's nearly five-year-long conflict.
• Terrorist Attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso A coordinated terrorist attack by Al Qaeda militants targeted the Hotel Splendid and Cappuccino cafe in Ouagadougou. The assault resulted in 33 injured hostages, 23 fatalities, and over 126 people ultimately freed by security forces. At least 10 bodies were discovered in the Cappuccino cafe.
• Flint Water Crisis Federal Emergency Declaration U.S. President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency in Flint, Michigan, due to severe water contamination involving lead and potential Legionella bacteria. The crisis resulted in 87 Legionnaires' disease cases and 10 deaths.
• Iran-US Prisoner Exchange Iran released four Iranian-American prisoners, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and Christian pastor Saeed Abedini. In reciprocation, the United States agreed to release seven Iranian-Americans who had violated sanctions.
• Iran Nuclear Deal Implementation The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Iran's compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, paving the way for the United States and European Union to lift international sanctions against Iran.
• Indonesia Blocks Social Media After Terror Attacks Following terror attacks in Jakarta, Indonesian authorities implemented a comprehensive digital blockade, restricting access to social media platforms and radical Islamist websites to prevent potential further communication and radicalization.
• Taiwan Elects First Female President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party became Taiwan's first female president, winning 56.1% of the vote. Her opponent, Eric Chu of the Kuomintang party, conceded defeat and resigned as party leader. Tsai pledged to maintain the status quo in China-Taiwan relations.

Events in 2016

January 16, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 2016

January 16, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.4558 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.4517 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0019 CHF
• 1 USD = 18.286 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.5845 AUD

January 16, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Inter : 1 - 1
• Napoli - Sassuolo : 3 - 1
• Torino - Frosinone : 4 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - St Truiden : 0 - 0
• Club Brugge - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 0
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Kortrijk : 1 - 0
• Westerlo - Mechelen : 3 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Levante : 4 - 3
• Sevilla - Malaga : 2 - 1
• Sociedad - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Villarreal - Betis : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Numancia : 0 - 2
• Elche - Alcorcon : 2 - 0
• Osasuna - Oviedo : 0 - 0
• Tenerife - Ath Bilbao B : 2 - 0
• Zaragoza - Llagostera : 1 - 0

January 16, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 16th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2016 can also be written as 1/16/2016 in the US and as 16/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 2016:

• Ted Marchibroda

  American football coach who led the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 1998, known for his strategic coaching in the NFL and professional...

• Joannis Avramidis

  Greek sculptor (b. 1922).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

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

January 16, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 12:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Someone born on January 16, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

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or 486 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2016?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 16, 2016.

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