What happened on Wednesday November 16, 2016?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2016:

• Obama Warns Against Rising Nationalism During his final overseas trip as president, Barack Obama cautioned against the growing global trend of 'crude nationalism, ethnic identity, and tribalism', highlighting concerns about increasing divisive political movements worldwide.
• Trump Transition Team Experiences Shakeup President-elect Donald Trump's transition team experienced significant disruption with the resignation of lead national security adviser Mike Rogers. The shake-up involved the removal of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as transition team chief, with Vice President-elect Mike Pence taking over leadership.
• Putin Withdraws from International Criminal Court Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order to remove Russia's signature from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. This action was perceived as a response to potential investigations into alleged Russian war crimes in Syria, signaling Russia's resistance to international judicial scrutiny.
• Yemen Conflict: Ceasefire Agreement A significant diplomatic breakthrough occurred when the Saudi-led military alliance and the Houthis (Ansar Allah) reached a ceasefire agreement, facilitated by US Secretary of State John Kerry's negotiations with regional leaders. This development offered a potential path to reducing tensions in the ongoing Yemen conflict.
• West Virginia Officials Fired for Racist Comments Two West Virginia officials, Clay County Development Corporation director Pamela Taylor and Mayor Beverly Whaling, lost their jobs after posting a racist Facebook comment about First Lady Michelle Obama following Donald Trump's election victory. The incident sparked significant public outrage and demonstrated ongoing racial tensions.
• Holiday Season Terrorism Warning U.S. officials issued a public warning about potential terrorist attacks by 'violent extremists' during the holiday season, highlighting ongoing security concerns and the need for heightened vigilance.
• Suicide Bomber Attack on Afghan Defense Ministry A devastating suicide bomber attack targeted the Afghan Defense Ministry Headquarters in Kabul, resulting in the deaths of four Afghan National Security Forces members and injuring eleven others. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan during the prolonged conflict.
• Tehran Smog Crisis Iran's Health Ministry reported a severe environmental health crisis, with 412 people dying from smog in Tehran over a 23-day period. As an emergency measure, all schools in the area were ordered to close, underscoring the critical air quality issues facing the city.
• Israel's Controversial 'Muezzin Bill' The Israeli parliament introduced the 'Muezzin Bill', proposing limitations on the usage times and volume of loudspeakers in mosques to reduce noise pollution. The bill was notably controversial, facing opposition from both Arab and Jewish ultra-orthodox parties, reflecting the complex social dynamics in Israel.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2016

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

Stock market quotes on November 16, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.74
• Apple AAPL: opens at $106.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $158.46

Exchange Rates on November 16, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.934 EUR
• 1 USD = 108.875 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8037 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3343 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3435 CAD

November 16, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2016 can also be written as 11/16/2016 in the US and as 16/11/2016 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2016 in November 2016 calendar

Famous people died on November 16, 2016:

• Daniel Prodan

  Romanian football player (b. 1972).

• Melvin Laird

  American politician and writer (b. 1922).

• Jay Forrester

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. twenty one pilots - Heathens
4. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You
5. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
2. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
3. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
4. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
5. Drake - Fake Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 09:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 2016

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Someone born on November 16, 2016 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 28 days old,

or 425 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2980 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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