What happened on Wednesday January 20, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 20, 2016:

• 2015 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record NASA and NOAA jointly announced that 2015 was the hottest year ever recorded since meteorological record-keeping began in 1890, providing further evidence of global climate change and rising global temperatures.
• Bacha Khan University Attack in Pakistan A devastating terrorist attack occurred at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, Pakistan, where armed gunmen stormed the campus, resulting in the tragic death of at least 21 people. This brutal assault highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region and the persistent threat of extremist violence.
• Potential Discovery of Planet Nine in Outer Solar System Caltech astronomers announced the potential discovery of Planet Nine, a hypothetical planet located in the distant regions of our Solar System. This groundbreaking astronomical finding suggests the existence of a massive planet beyond Neptune's orbit, which could fundamentally reshape our understanding of planetary formation and solar system dynamics.
• Destruction of Saint Elijah's Monastery by ISIL Satellite photos revealed the complete destruction of Saint Elijah's Monastery, the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq, by Islamic State militants. This act of cultural vandalism represented a significant loss to historical and religious heritage in the region.
• Tolo News Suicide Bombing in Kabul A suicide bomber targeted Tolo News, a prominent media organization in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in four fatalities and injuring 20 others. This attack underscored the ongoing security challenges and media vulnerability in the conflict-ridden region.
• Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma Donald Trump conducted a campaign rally at the Mabee Center, Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, continuing his efforts to mobilize support during the presidential campaign.
• Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Norwalk, Iowa Donald Trump held a campaign rally at The Wright Place in Norwalk, Iowa, as part of his presidential campaign strategy, engaging with local supporters and promoting his political platform.
• Kyrgyzstan Revokes Hydropower Agreement with Russia Kyrgyzstan's parliament officially terminated a hydropower plant construction agreement with Russia, citing Russia's unfavorable economic circumstances. This decision reflected the shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics in Central Asia.
• Moldova Approves New Government Amid Protests Despite ongoing public protests demanding snap elections, the Moldovan parliament successfully approved a new government, demonstrating political resilience and institutional continuity.

Events in 2016

January 20, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 2016

January 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $95.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.93
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.46

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9181 EUR
• 1 USD = 116.976 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7048 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4453 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.4508 CAD

January 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sassuolo - Torino : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Xanthi - PAOK : 1 - 1

January 20, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2016 can also be written as 1/20/2016 in the US and as 20/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 20, 2016:

• Edmonde Charles-Roux

  A prominent French journalist and writer who made significant contributions to literature and fashion journalism.

• Mykolas Burokevičius

  Lithuanian carpenter and politician (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on January 20th

January 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Justin Bieber - Sorry
2. Adele - Hello
3. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
4. Drake - Hotline Bling
5. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out

January 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. Alessia Cara - Here
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Drake & Future - Jumpman
5. Post Malone - White Iverson

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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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.

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January 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 04:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 2016

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Someone born on January 20, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months and 23 days old,

or 485 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3401 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 2016?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 20, 2016.

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