What happened on Wednesday December 21, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 21, 2016:

• 2016 Berlin Attack Manhunt German officials offer a reward of up to 100,000 Euros ($104,000) for information leading to the capture of Anis Amri, a 24-year-old Tunisian asylum seeker whose identification was found in the truck used during the terrorist attack.
• US-Russia Communication Tensions The Kremlin claims almost all communication channels with the United States are frozen, while the U.S. State Department maintains dialogue continues despite differences.
• Terrorism in Indonesia Three Indonesian police officers were killed in a gunfight in south Jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. Fourteen people were arrested in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans.
• Mongolia Bans Dalai Lama Mongolia bans the 14th Dalai Lama's visit following China's cancellation of a Mongolian loan, highlighting tensions in China-Mongolia relations.
• Taliban Attack in Afghanistan A Taliban attack on Mir Wali, an Afghan Member of Parliament's residence in Helmand Province, resulted in five fatalities, including Wali himself, two civilians, and three security guards. Multiple occupants were taken hostage by the gunmen.
• San Pablito Market Fireworks Explosion Authorities report 31 fatalities and 47 people still receiving treatment following a devastating fireworks explosion.
• Syrian Democratic Forces Offensive near Raqqa U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces advance to within eight kilometers (five miles) of ISIL's largest prison near Tabqa Dam during the Northern Raqqa offensive.
• Sao Tome & Principe Cuts Taiwan Ties Sao Tome & Principe breaks diplomatic relations with Taiwan, impacting international recognition of the island nation.
• Chikungunya Outbreak in Sindh Officials declare a state of emergency in Malir (Karaz) as thousands are affected by the Chikungunya virus, which is spread by the aedes mosquito.
• Financial Regulatory Penalties The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fines Wells Fargo and RBC Capital Markets $14.4 million each for failing to maintain proper record-keeping practices that could have allowed document alterations.
• Uber Suspends Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Uber halts self-driving vehicle testing in San Francisco after the California Department of Motor Vehicles revokes vehicle registrations due to two red light violations.
• Dangal Becomes First Indian Film to Earn $300 Million The Indian sports drama film 'Dangal' premieres and becomes the first Indian film to earn $300 million worldwide.
• James Taylor Cancels Manila Concert Musician James Taylor cancels a concert in Manila due to the ongoing drug war in the Philippines.

Events in 2016

December 21, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 2016

December 21, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 21, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.68
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.43
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.25

Exchange Rates on December 21, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9587 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.472 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8096 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3832 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.344 CAD

December 21, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Inter - Lazio : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Eupen - Club Brugge : 1 - 4
• Kortrijk - Oostende : 0 - 2
• Standard - Lokeren : 1 - 1
• Waregem - Genk : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - RB Leipzig : 3 - 0
• FC Koln - Leverkusen : 1 - 1
• Hertha - Darmstadt : 2 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
• Ingolstadt - Freiburg : 1 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Marseille : 1 - 2
• Bordeaux - Nice : 0 - 0
• Dijon - Toulouse : 2 - 0
• Lille - Rennes : 1 - 1
• Lyon - Angers : 2 - 0

December 21, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 356th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2016 can also be written as 12/21/2016 in the US and as 21/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 2016:

• Sidney Drell

  Renowned theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics.

• Sidney David Drell

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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

December 21, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

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. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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December 21, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 12:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 2016

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Someone born on December 21, 2016 is:

8 years 4 months old,

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or 437 weeks and 6 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 2016?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 21, 2016.

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