What happened on Saturday November 26, 2016?

Here's what happened on November 26, 2016:

• Death of Fidel Castro Cuban state television reported the death of Fidel Castro, the former president of Cuba, at the age of 90. Castro was a pivotal revolutionary leader who significantly shaped Cuba's political landscape throughout the 20th century.
• South Korean Mass Protests Against President Park Geun-hye Massive demonstrations erupted in South Korea calling for President Park Geun-hye's resignation due to a significant corruption scandal. In Seoul, approximately 1.5 million protesters gathered, with an additional 400,000 demonstrating in provincial capitals, signaling widespread public discontent with government corruption.
• 2016 US Presidential Election Recount Efforts The Clinton campaign announced its participation in Jill Stein's initiative to request recounts in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, challenging the initial presidential election results and seeking potential electoral irregularities.
• Syrian Civil War: Aleppo Offensive Syrian government forces captured Hanano, the largest rebel-controlled area in eastern Aleppo, and began advancing into adjacent districts including 'Ard Al-Hamra, Jabal Badro, and Jabal Hamra, marking a significant strategic development in the ongoing conflict.
• Kuwait Snap Parliamentary Election Kuwait held a snap parliamentary election where citizens, who comprise about 30% of the country's 4.4 million inhabitants, voted after the previous parliament was dissolved on 16 October due to economic challenges from falling oil prices. This election marked the first time in nearly four years that the opposition participated without boycotting.
• Iraq Recognizes Shia Paramilitary Units Iraq's parliament approved a law officially recognizing Shia paramilitary units as a government entity, granting them salaries and pension benefits comparable to those of the military, signaling a significant shift in the country's security infrastructure.
• Mogadishu Car Bomb Attack A devastating car bomb attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulted in at least 20 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region and the persistent threat of terrorist activities.
• Avian Flu H5N8 Epidemic Alert The H5N8 avian flu virus was reported in multiple European countries including India, Germany, Finland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The World Health Organization assessed that while human infection was possible, it was not likely based on available information.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 2016

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

Exchange Rates on November 26, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3421 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.0129 CHF
• 1 USD = 20.675 MXN
• 1 USD = 9.243 SEK
• 1 EUR = 0.8489 GBP

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Empoli - Milan : 1 - 4
• Torino - Chievo : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Eupen - Westerlo : 3 - 3
• Lokeren - St Truiden : 1 - 0
• Waasland-Beveren - Charleroi : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Dortmund : 2 - 1
• FC Koln - Augsburg : 0 - 0
• Hamburg - Werder Bremen : 2 - 2
• Ingolstadt - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Bochum : 2 - 2
• Heidenheim - St Pauli : 2 - 0

November 26, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 331st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 2016 can also be written as 11/26/2016 in the US and as 26/11/2016 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 2016 in November 2016 calendar

Famous people died on November 26, 2016:

• Fritz Weaver

  Accomplished American stage and screen actor known for his versatile performances in theater, television, and film during the mid-20th...

• Peter Hans Kolvenbach
• David Provan

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on November 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. twenty one pilots - Heathens
5. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 26, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
4. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
5. Future Featuring Drake - Used To This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 03:50 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 2016

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Someone born on November 26, 2016 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 18 days old,

or 424 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2970 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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

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

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