Sunday January 17, 2016

US date format: 1/17/2016, UK date format: 17/1/2016

The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 17, 2016).

The number one song in US was Hello by Adele.

Deadpool, directed by Tim Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2016 while The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Kaleidoscope. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade or Lego Marvel's Avengers.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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January 17, 2016 Events

What happened on January 17, 2016?

Historical Events

2016 Jakarta attacks: Eight people have been confirmed killed in the attacks.
Eight people have been confirmed dead in the attacks this week.
Afghanistan War (2001-present). A suicide bomber injures 14 people in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. (Reuters via LBC Australia).
In the Afghan city Jalalabad, a suicide bomber kills 13 and injures 14. (Reuters via LBC Australia).
Syrian Civil War: Deir ez-Zor massacre: ISIL militants kidnap at least 400 civilians in the eastern Syrian city Deir ez-Zor.
Massacre at Deir ez-Zor: At least 400 civilians are abducted by ISIL militants in the eastern Syrian city Deir ez-Zor.
At least 400 civilians are abducted by ISIL militants in the eastern Syrian city Deir ez-Zor.
Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017). At least 13 civilians were killed by a roadside explosive as they fled fighting between ISIL and Iraqi security forces near Ramadi. Three Americans are missing and feared to be kidnapped in Baghdad. Unconfirmed reports suggest that they were abducted by a Shi'ite militant group.
A roadside bomb killed at least 13 civilians fleeing fighting between ISIL and Iraqi security forces near Ramadi.
Three Americans, believed to be kidnapped in Baghdad, are currently missing. Unconfirmed reports suggest that they were abducted by a Shi'ite militant group.
Yemeni Civil War (2015-present). At least 7 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at the house of the police chief in Aden, south Yemen.
At least 7 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack on the Aden police chief's home, south Yemen.
In Egypt's New Valley Governorate, at least five people are killed and ten others injured in a crash involving a microbus.
Sierra Leone declares quarantine for hundreds of West Africans following an Ebola outbreak.
Following a recent Ebola-related death, Sierra Leone has placed hundreds of people under quarantine.
Relations Iran-Saudi Arabia: The Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and the army chief General Raheel Sharif, will visit Riyadh and Tehran on Monday and Tuesday respectively to initiate mediation efforts between Iran & Saudi Arabia to normalize relations and ease tensions after Saudi Arabia executed Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric. Also, an attack on Tehran's Saudi Embassy was carried out.
Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's prime minister, and General Raheel Sharif, the army chief will visit Riyadh and Tehran on Monday and Tuesday respectively to initiate mediation efforts between Iran & Saudi Arabia to normalize relations and ease tensions after Saudi Arabia executed Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric. Also, an attack on Tehran's Saudi Embassy was carried out.
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: The United States and Europe lift sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is implemented.
The sanctions placed on Iran by the United States and Europe are lifted and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is implemented.
Buzzfeed and BBC report that there are evidences of widespread match-fixing by 16 players who rank in the top 50 of world tennis. This includes Northern Italian, Sicilian and Russian betting syndicates at major tournaments like Wimbledon.
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January 17, 2016 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 17, 2016?

Sherron Mills

Other January 17th famous deaths

Patrice Lumumba
1st democratically elected Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (d. 1961).
Charles Hernu
French Minister of Defense 1981-1985 who ordered the sabotage of the Greenpeace ship in which one person was killed.
Clyde Tombaugh
American astronomer and academic discovered Pluto (d. 1997).
Barbara Jordan
American attorney, politician and educator featured on Time magazine cover as one of 12 Women of the Year 1/05/1976.

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January 17, 2016 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey

January 17, 2016 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 17, 2016?

The day of the week was Sunday.

January 17th marks the 16th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2016.

There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2016 calendar

January	2016
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

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