What happened on Friday October 16, 2015?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2015:

• EU-Turkey Migrant Crisis Agreement Turkey and the European Union reach a landmark agreement to halt migrant flow into Europe. In exchange for a €3 billion assistance package, relaxed visa conditions, and renewed EU membership talks, both parties aim to manage the ongoing refugee crisis.
• Russian Military Intervention in Syrian Civil War Russian aircraft supported Syrian Army forces in attacking insurgents south of Aleppo, marking a significant escalation of Russia's direct military involvement in the Syrian conflict.
• New Lockerbie Bombing Suspects Identified U.S. and Scottish prosecutors have identified two new Libyan suspects in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people. The suspects are believed to have acted alongside Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person previously convicted.
• Iran Missile Test Controversy The United States confirms Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile, which is considered a clear violation of United Nations Security Council restrictions, potentially escalating international tensions.
• Violent Incident at Joseph's Tomb Palestinian rioters set fire to Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank, causing extensive damage. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack. Shortly after, a Palestinian disguised as a journalist stabbed an Israeli soldier and was subsequently shot dead.
• Turkey Intercepts Syrian Border Drone Turkey claims to have shot down a drone flying near the Syrian border after it refused to leave Turkish airspace, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• California Flash Flooding Emergency Southern California, already suffering from drought, experiences severe flash flooding with four to six inches of rainfall in a very short time, causing significant disruption in Los Angeles and Kern County.
• Nevada Regulates Fantasy Sports Nevada Gaming Control Board rules that daily fantasy sports constitute gambling, ordering sites like DraftKings and FanDuel to obtain gambling licenses or cease operations, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of the industry.

Events in 2015

October 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2015

October 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.26
• Apple AAPL: opens at $111.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.61
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.45

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.881 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.442 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6478 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.374 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2919 CAD

October 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Gent : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Dortmund : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Bielefeld : 1 - 0
• Paderborn - Braunschweig : 2 - 0
• Sandhausen - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bourg Peronnas - Nimes : 4 - 2
• Creteil - Brest : 0 - 2
• Metz - Clermont : 2 - 2
• Niort - Auxerre : 2 - 3
• Paris FC - Ajaccio : 0 - 0

October 16, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2015 can also be written as 10/16/2015 in the US and as 16/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

Famous people died on October 16, 2015:

• Memduh Ün

  Turkish film producer, director, actor and screenwriter (b. 1920).

• Richard J. Cardamone

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1925).

• James W. Fowler

  American psychologist and academic (b. 1940).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on October 16th

October 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. The Weeknd - The Hills
2. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
3. Drake - Hotline Bling
4. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679

October 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. The Weeknd - The Hills
2. Drake - Hotline Bling
3. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Silento - Watch Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 2015 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 October 16, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2015

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Someone born on October 16, 2015 is:

9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 28 days old,

or 499 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3498 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2015?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 16, 2015.

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