What happened on Thursday, December 22, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 22, 2016:

• Syrian army takes full control of Aleppo On December 22, 2016, the Syrian army declared full control over Aleppo after years of conflict. This marked a significant turning point in the Syrian civil war, with implications for the future of the region. source: bbc.com
• First proven Ebola vaccine discovered On December 22, 2016, researchers announced the successful development of the first proven Ebola vaccine, which showed efficacy in trials. This breakthrough is expected to significantly impact future outbreaks and public health responses. source: bbc.com
• Human rights investigation into Philippine drug war On December 22, 2016, the UN announced an investigation into human rights abuses related to the Philippine government's war on drugs. The campaign has been criticized for extrajudicial killings and violations of human rights. source: bbc.com
• Trump Announces Key White House Staff President-elect Donald Trump names Kellyanne Conway as Counselor to the President, Sean Spicer as White House Press Secretary, and Jason Miller as White House Communications Director, finalizing key communication roles in his incoming administration.
• Iranian Cargo Ship Attacked off Yemen's Coast Seven Pakistani crewmembers were killed in a missile attack on the Iranian cargo ship MV Joya while sailing from Egypt to Dubai, highlighting the ongoing tensions and maritime risks in the Yemen conflict zone.
• Obama Eliminates Muslim Immigrant Registration System President Barack Obama dismantles the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System, a controversial program that specifically registered Muslim immigrants, in a significant policy shift before leaving office.
• South Korean Presidential Election Preparations United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and liberal candidate Moon Jae-in prepare to challenge for the vacant presidential position in South Korea, following the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
• Scientific Discovery: Limusaurus Dinosaur Tooth Evolution Researchers discovered that the Limusaurus dinosaur underwent a unique developmental process where it lost its teeth as it grew older, providing new insights into prehistoric animal evolution.

Events in 2016

December 22, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 2016

December 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.36

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.958 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.541 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8138 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3859 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3484 CAD

December 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Sassuolo : 4 - 3
• Fiorentina - Napoli : 3 - 3
• Palermo - Pescara : 1 - 1
• Roma - Chievo : 3 - 1
• Sampdoria - Udinese : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Anderlecht : 2 - 3

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Belenenses - Sp Lisbon : 0 - 1
• Chaves - Estoril : 1 - 0
• Feirense - Pacos Ferreira : 2 - 0
• Nacional - Boavista : 0 - 2
• Sp Braga - Moreirense : 2 - 1

December 22, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2016 can also be written as 12/22/2016 in the US and as 22/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 22, 2016:

• Franca Sozzani
• Miruts Yifter
• Lella Vignelli
• Alberto Statera
• Vincenzo Ravera

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 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 22nd is Capricorn.

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December 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 01:20 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 22, 2016

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Someone born on December 22, 2016 is:

9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 12 days old,

or 501 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3511 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2016?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 22, 2016.

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