What happened on Thursday June 16, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 16, 2016:

• British MP Jo Cox Assassinated Labour Party MP Jo Cox is tragically killed in a shocking act of violence while preparing to meet constituents in Birstall, West Yorkshire. She was shot and stabbed, with a 52-year-old male suspect arrested by West Yorkshire police.
• Senate Gun Control Filibuster Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy concludes a 15-hour filibuster after Republican Party leaders agree to hold votes on two gun control proposals, in the wake of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
• US Accuses Russia of Bombing Allies in Syria The United States formally accuses Russia of bombing U.S.-backed troops near al-Tanf, a strategic location close to the borders of Iraq and Jordan, escalating tensions in the complex Syrian conflict.
• US Diplomats Criticize Syria Policy 51 high-ranking State Department officials submit a critical memo through the diplomatic dissent channel, calling for military strikes against the Assad government to enforce the UN-sponsored ceasefire and address ongoing human rights violations.
• Shanghai Disneyland Park Opens in Mainland China Shanghai Disneyland Park, the first Disney theme park in Mainland China, officially opens to the public, marking a significant milestone in Disney's expansion into the Chinese market.
• Cleveland Cavaliers Force NBA Finals Game 7 The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, forcing a decisive Game 7 in Oakland, California, on June 19.
• Suicide Bombing in Libya During the Libyan Civil War (2014-2018), a devastating suicide bombing in Abu Qurayn, west of Sirte, kills at least 10 security personnel, highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 2016

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

Stock market quotes on June 16, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $96.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.14
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.19

Exchange Rates on June 16, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8901 EUR
• 1 USD = 104.355 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7037 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3571 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2953 CAD

June 16, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 2016 can also be written as 6/16/2016 in the US and as 16/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

Famous people died on June 16, 2016:

• Jo Cox

  British Labour Party politician tragically assassinated in 2016, known for her humanitarian work and pro-European stance.

• Maurice Blin
• Hans Lipschis

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. Kent Jones - Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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June 16, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 03:42 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Someone born on June 16, 2016 is:

8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 19 days old,

or 463 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3245 days old,

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

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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