What happened on Monday January 16, 2017?

Here's what happened on January 16, 2017:

• Syrian Civil War: Deir ez-Zor Offensive During the Syrian Civil War, ISIL launched its third major attack on Syrian government forces in Deir ez-Zor, reportedly dividing the government-held area in half. The offensive involved an estimated 14,000 ISIL fighters, demonstrating the ongoing complexity and intensity of the conflict.
• Ukraine Sues Russia at International Court of Justice Ukraine initiated legal proceedings against Russia at the International Court of Justice, accusing the country of engaging in acts of 'terrorism' and 'discrimination' in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. This legal action underscored the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
• Samsung Executive Lee Jaeyong Arrest Warrant South Korean prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Lee Jaeyong, a senior Samsung Group executive, in connection with the political scandal that led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment. This event highlighted corporate governance issues in South Korea.
• Luxottica and Essilor Mega-Merger Luxottica, an Italian eyewear manufacturer, and Essilor, a French corrective eyewear company, announced a groundbreaking merger valued at €50 billion. This strategic alliance created one of the world's largest eyewear conglomerates, potentially reshaping the global optical industry.
• U.S. Marines Deployed in Norway Three hundred U.S. Marines arrived in Norway for a six-month deployment, marking the first foreign troops to enter the country since World War II. The Marines were stationed in Stjordal at Vaernes Air Station, signaling potential strategic military positioning.
• Northern Ireland Assembly Snap Election James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, announced a snap election for March 2, 2017, following the failure of Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party to reach a power-sharing deal in the wake of the Renewable Heat Incentive scandal.
• Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 Cargo Plane Crash A Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a residential area near Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in the tragic loss of 39 lives. The incident highlighted significant aviation safety concerns and the potential risks of cargo flights in populated areas.
• BPM Festival Shooting in Mexico A gunman opened fire at the BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, killing at least four people and injuring twelve others. The incident raised concerns about event security and public safety.

Events in 2017

January 16, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 2017

January 16, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9433 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.832 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.338 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3184 CAD

January 16, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Torino - Milan : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga - Sociedad : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Valenciennes - Sochaux : 2 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Sp Braga - Tondela : 2 - 0

January 16, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2017 can also be written as 1/16/2017 in the US and as 16/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 2017:

• Gene Cernan

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January 16, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
5. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

January 16, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
5. Drake - Fake Love

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

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January 16, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 10:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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Someone born on January 16, 2017 is:

8 years 3 months old,

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or 431 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3019 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 16, 2017.

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