What happened on Friday July 16, 2021?

About July 16th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Extreme and catastrophic flooding devastated central European regions, particularly Germany and Belgium, resulting in over 100 fatalities and widespread destruction of infrastructure and communities.
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 2021 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about July 16th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on July 16th, 2021.

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July 16, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 2021:

  • Deadly Flooding in Central Europe Extreme and catastrophic flooding devastated central European regions, particularly Germany and Belgium, resulting in over 100 fatalities and widespread destruction of infrastructure and communities.
  • Deadly Flooding in Central Europe Extreme and catastrophic flooding devastated central European regions, particularly Germany and Belgium, resulting in over 100 fatalities and widespread destruction of infrastructure and communities.
  • U.S. Surgeon General Warns About COVID-19 Misinformation The U.S. Surgeon General issued a critical public health warning, highlighting the dangerous spread of coronavirus misinformation and its potential to undermine pandemic response efforts.
  • U.S. Surgeon General Warns About COVID-19 Misinformation The U.S. Surgeon General issued a critical public health warning, highlighting the dangerous spread of coronavirus misinformation and its potential to undermine pandemic response efforts.
  • England Warns of Potential Hospital Surge from Delta Variant England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, issued a stark warning about potentially 'scary' hospital numbers due to the rapidly spreading Delta COVID-19 variant.
  • Congressional Black Caucus Chair Arrested in Voting Rights Protest Representative Joyce Beatty, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, was arrested during a high-profile protest for voting rights at the U.S. Capitol, drawing national attention to ongoing electoral access issues.
  • Congressional Black Caucus Chair Arrested in Voting Rights Protest Representative Joyce Beatty, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, was arrested during a high-profile protest for voting rights at the U.S. Capitol, drawing national attention to ongoing electoral access issues.
  • England Warns of Potential Hospital Surge from Delta Variant England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, issued a stark warning about potentially 'scary' hospital numbers due to the rapidly spreading Delta COVID-19 variant.
  • U.S. Marines Deployed to Protect Embassy in Haiti In response to escalating political instability, President Biden ordered Marines to be sent to protect the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, signaling growing concerns about the country's security situation.
  • Los Angeles County Reimplements Indoor Mask Mandate In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Los Angeles County reinstated its indoor mask requirement, reflecting ongoing challenges in managing the pandemic's evolving dynamics.
  • U.S. Marines Deployed to Protect Embassy in Haiti In response to escalating political instability, President Biden ordered Marines to be sent to protect the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, signaling growing concerns about the country's security situation.
  • Los Angeles County Reimplements Indoor Mask Mandate In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Los Angeles County reinstated its indoor mask requirement, reflecting ongoing challenges in managing the pandemic's evolving dynamics.
  • Biden Characterizes Cuba as a 'Failed State' President Biden publicly labeled Cuba a 'failed state', escalating diplomatic tensions and signaling potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards the Caribbean nation.
  • Biden Characterizes Cuba as a 'Failed State' President Biden publicly labeled Cuba a 'failed state', escalating diplomatic tensions and signaling potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards the Caribbean nation.
  • Canada Considers Border Reopening for Vaccinated Americans Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested potential border reopening for vaccinated Americans in August, indicating a gradual return to international travel and economic recovery.
  • Canada Considers Border Reopening for Vaccinated Americans Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested potential border reopening for vaccinated Americans in August, indicating a gradual return to international travel and economic recovery.
  • Biden and Merkel Discuss Controversial Pipeline During a White House meeting, President Biden and Chancellor Angela Merkel engaged in discussions about a contentious pipeline project, highlighting complex international energy diplomacy.
  • Biden and Merkel Discuss Controversial Pipeline During a White House meeting, President Biden and Chancellor Angela Merkel engaged in discussions about a contentious pipeline project, highlighting complex international energy diplomacy.
  • 18-Year-Old to Join Bezos Space Flight An 18-year-old will replace the original space flight participant and accompany Jeff Bezos on his groundbreaking private space mission, representing a new era of commercial space exploration.
  • 18-Year-Old to Join Bezos Space Flight An 18-year-old will replace the original space flight participant and accompany Jeff Bezos on his groundbreaking private space mission, representing a new era of commercial space exploration.

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July 16, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 16, 2021?


July 16, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2021 can also be written as 7/16/2021 in the US and as 16/7/2021 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 2021:

  • Biz Markie

    American rapper (b. 1964).

  • Danish Siddiqui
  • Surekha Sikri

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July 16, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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July 16, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 2021 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 July 16, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:24 pm and setting at 12:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 2021.

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How old is someone born on July 16, 2021?


Someone born on July 16, 2021 is:

3 years 9 months old,

or 45 months and 19 days old,

or 198 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1389 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 2021?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 16, 2021.

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