Friday December 23, 2016: on this day

December 23, 2016 was the 358th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 23, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 23, 2016, who was born and died on December 23, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 2016?


December 23, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2016 can also be written as 12/23/2016 in the US and as 23/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

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December 23, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
  • According to reports, the bodies of more than 100 syrian army pows were found in east aleppo's last rebel-held territory. according to syrian army officers, they were executed by rebel forces.
  • 2016 berlin attack: a shoot-out took place in milan between the 24-year-old tunisian suspected of driving the truck that crashed through a berlin marketplace.
  • Afriyah airways flight 209 - an afriyah airways flight departing from sabha (libya) is hijacked and forced into an emergency landing in malta. the hijackers threaten to blow the plane up with grenades but the standoff is peacefully ended with both hijackers giving up and all hostages being released.
  • Afriyah airways flight from sabha (libya) is hijacked by terrorists and forced to land in malta. the hijackers threaten to blow the aircraft up with grenades but the standoff is peacefully ended with both hijackers giving up and all hostages being released.
  • Carrie fisher is an actress most well-known for her role as princess leia in star wars. she suffers a massive heart attack on a flight.
  • The world oil price drops below $55 per barrel as new libyan production is added.
  • Bonanza creek energy plans to file bankruptcy on or before january 5, 2017, and hopes to be out of the process within the first quarter.
  • Joseph estrada, former president of the philippines and currently mayor of manila, is being treated for pneumonia.
  • United nations security council resolution 334: samantha power, the united states ambassador to united nations, abstains from voting on a 14-0 security council resolution condemning israeli settlements of palestinian territories.
  • Terrorism in australia: police in australia raid several melbourne homes and arrest seven arab australian men suspected of plotting to attack several melbourne sites for christmas day.

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December 23, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $115.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.00

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9565 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.32 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.814 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3926 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3531 CAD

December 23, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Dundee - Hearts : 3 - 2
  • Kilmarnock - St Johnstone : 0 - 1
  • Motherwell - Aberdeen : 1 - 3
  • Ross County - Partick : 1 - 3

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Arouca - Guimaraes : 0 - 1
  • Setubal - Tondela : 3 - 0
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December 23, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:52 am and setting at 01:51 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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Who was born on December 23, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 6 days old,

or 379 weeks

or 2653 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2016?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 23, 2016.

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December 23, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2016:

  • Gabriel Cacho Millet
  • Piers Sellers
  • Vesna Vulović
  • Donato Sabato
  • Willa Kim
  • Ugo Angelino
  • Poul Pedersen
  • Heinrich Schiff

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 2016:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - Closer
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Side To Side

December 23, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - 24K Magic
  4. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
  5. - Bad Things

December 23, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Safari
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - La Bicicleta

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December 23, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

December 23, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 23, 2016?

On December 23, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2016?

On December 23, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 2016?

On December 23, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for December 2016?

December 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2016 calendar looked like.

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