What happened on Tuesday January 26, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 26, 2016:

• Zika Virus Outbreak in the Americas The ongoing Zika virus outbreak in the Americas prompted Australian health authorities to test tourists returning from South America, highlighting the global public health implications of the epidemic.
• Obama Bans Solitary Confinement for Juveniles President Obama announced a ban on solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons, a significant reform in the U.S. criminal justice system aimed at protecting young offenders' mental health.
• Syrian Army Captures Al-Shaykh Maskin The Syrian Army, supported by Hezbollah militiamen and Russian airstrikes, successfully won the Second Battle of Al-Shaykh Maskin in Syria's southern Daraa Governorate, marking a strategic victory in the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
• Oregon Militia Leader Arrested Ammon Bundy and his associates were arrested by U.S. federal officials following a shootout in Harney County, Oregon. During the incident, LaVoy Finicum, a militia spokesperson, was killed, marking a significant moment in the ongoing dispute over federal land management.
• Suicide Bombing in Homs, Syria A devastating suicide bombing attack targeted a Syrian Army checkpoint in Homs, killing at least 22 people, including approximately a dozen soldiers. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack.
• U.S. Drone Strike and Taliban-Linked Police Officer Incident A U.S. drone attack in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province killed at least six ISIL militants. Simultaneously, a Taliban-affiliated Afghan police officer poisoned and killed multiple colleagues in Urozgan province, highlighting the complex security challenges in the region.
• French Workers' Strike Against Uber French taxi drivers, air traffic controllers, and school teachers organized a strike to protest unfair working conditions and competition from the ride-sharing platform Uber, reflecting growing tensions in the gig economy.
• United States Blizzard Fatalities The death toll from the January 2016 U.S. blizzard reached 38, underscoring the severe impact of extreme winter weather conditions on public safety.

Events in 2016

January 26, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 2016

January 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 26, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.77
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.93
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.79
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.07
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.25

Exchange Rates on January 26, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.92 EUR
• 1 USD = 118.443 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6969 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4296 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.4119 CAD

January 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brentford - Leeds : 1 - 1
• Nott'm Forest - QPR : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Altrincham - Woking : 3 - 1
• Braintree Town - Wrexham : 1 - 0
• Southport - Forest Green : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
• Bradford - Barnsley : 0 - 1
• Bury - Crewe : 0 - 0
• Doncaster - Port Vale : 1 - 2
• Peterboro - Burton : 0 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Leyton Orient - Newport County : 1 - 0
• Morecambe - Mansfield : 1 - 2

January 26, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 26th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2016 can also be written as 1/26/2016 in the US and as 26/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 26, 2016:

• Abe Vigoda

  Iconic American character actor best known for his memorable roles in 'The Godfather' as Salvatore Tessio and in the TV sitcom 'Barney...

• Sahabzada Yaqub Khan

  Pakistani military leader, foreign minister, and diplomat (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Justin Bieber - Sorry
2. Adele - Hello
3. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
4. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
5. Selena Gomez - Same Old Love

January 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2016 was Here by Alessia Cara, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Alessia Cara - Here
2. Drake - Hotline Bling
3. Drake & Future - Jumpman
4. Bryson Tiller - Don't
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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January 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 08:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 2016

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Someone born on January 26, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

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or 485 weeks

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2016?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 26, 2016.

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