What happened on Sunday December 18, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 18, 2016:

• Syrian Civil War: Aleppo Offensive Bus Attack During the Syrian Civil War's Aleppo Offensive in November-December 2016, rebels targeted and set fire to several buses intended to evacuate ill and wounded civilians from the besieged Syrian villages of Al-Fu'ah and Kafriya, escalating the humanitarian crisis.
• Aden Suicide Bombing in Yemen A devastating suicide bombing occurred outside a military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 49 people and injuring many others. The attack, believed to be carried out by a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest, highlighted the ongoing instability in the region.
• ECOWAS and OIC Pressure on Yahya Jammeh to Resign International organizations, including the West African bloc ECOWAS and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, appealed to Yahya Jammeh, Gambia's long-serving President, to step down or face potential diplomatic and potentially military consequences following the presidential election.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Incident in West Bank During clashes in Beit Rima, West Bank, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers fatally shot a 19-year-old Palestinian who was reportedly throwing rocks, further underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Al-Karak Attack in Jordan Unknown militants carried out a series of attacks in Al-Karak, Jordan, resulting in five fatalities and at least ten injuries, demonstrating the persistent security challenges in the region.
• Methanol Poisoning Tragedy in Irkutsk A tragic incident in Irkutsk, Russia, resulted in at least 49 deaths after people consumed hawthorn-scented bath oils mistaken for alcohol. Investigations revealed the product contained deadly methanol, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit or mislabeled products.
• Indonesian Military Aircraft Crash A Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport plane of the Indonesian military crashed in Papua, resulting in the tragic loss of all 13 passengers aboard, underscoring the risks faced by military aviation personnel.
• Ivorian Parliamentary Election Côte d'Ivoire held its parliamentary elections, allowing citizens to participate in the democratic process and potentially shape the country's political landscape.
• Fifth Harmony Member Departure The popular music group Fifth Harmony announced the departure of member Camila Cabello, marking a significant moment in the group's history and potentially impacting their future musical direction.
• Miss World 2016 Crowned Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico was crowned Miss World 2016, representing her country in the prestigious international beauty pageant.

Events in 2016

December 18, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 2016

December 18, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 18, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9571 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.859 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8008 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3736 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3331 CAD

December 18, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
• Genoa - Palermo : 3 - 4
• Lazio - Fiorentina : 3 - 1
• Napoli - Torino : 5 - 3
• Pescara - Bologna : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Eupen : 4 - 0
• Club Brugge - Kortrijk : 5 - 1
• Genk - Standard : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Darmstadt - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1
• Leverkusen - Ingolstadt : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Dresden : 1 - 2
• Hannover - Sandhausen : 0 - 0
• Wurzburger Kickers - Stuttgart : 3 - 0

December 18, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2016 can also be written as 12/18/2016 in the US and as 18/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 2016:

• Zsa Zsa Gabor

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December 18, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side
5. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

December 18, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
4. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
5. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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December 18, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 11:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Someone born on December 18, 2016 is:

8 years 4 months old,

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