What happened on Tuesday December 27, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 27, 2016:

• Basuki Tjahaja Pranama, the Christian Governor in Jakarta, Indonesia, will be charged with blasphemy.
• Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, is being indicted for corruption.
• The Cuban National Assembly of People's Power approved a law that bans commemorative statues of President Fidel Castro and names public places after Castro in compliance with Castro's wishes.
• The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is a journal that publishes research by the Zoological Society of London. It shows that the population of cheetahs is on the verge of extinction, with only 7,100 remaining wild cheetahs due to a sudden drop in their numbers. (BBC),
• Yemeni Civil War: Government forces attempt to capture a Houthi-controlled area in Bayhan District. This is at the border of Shabwa, Marib and Shabwa provinces. At least 28 Houthi militants were killed and 12 Yemeni soldiers were wounded.
• The government forces attempted to capture a Houthi enclave within Bayhan District. It is located on the border of Shabwa, Marib, and has resulted in at least 28 Houthi militants being killed and 12 Yemeni soldiers being wounded.
• Carrie Fisher, an actress and writer, has died after complications from a heart attack.
• U.S. Federal Trade Commission grants the antitrust clearance to Abbott Laboratories for its acquisition of St. Jude Medical.
• 2016 Pacific Typhoon Season, Typhoon Nock-10 (2016): The Philippine Coast Guard searches for 18 missing sailors aboard a ship that was sunk by Typhoon Nock-10 (Nina). The storm claimed the lives of at least seven people.
• The Philippine Coast Guard is looking for 18 sailors missing from a ship that was sunk by Typhoon Nockten (Nina). The storm claimed the lives of at least seven people.
• In Pakistan, at least 27 people have been killed by toxic alcohol. (The New York Times).
• The Foreign Ministry of Israel announces it is "reducing" its ties to some UN Security Council countries who voted for Resolution 2334. (Business Insider),
• Japan-United States relations : Shinzo Abe, the Japanese Prime Minister, makes a historic visit to Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) to offer "sincere and eternal condolences" for the victims of the Japanese empire's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
• Historic Reconciliation at Pearl Harbor Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe makes a landmark visit to Pearl Harbor, offering sincere condolences for the 1941 attack, symbolizing diplomatic healing between Japan and the United States.
• Death of Carrie Fisher Beloved actress and writer Carrie Fisher passes away following complications from a heart attack, mourned by millions of fans worldwide for her iconic role as Princess Leia in Star Wars.
• Corruption Indictment of Argentine President Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is formally indicted on corruption charges, signaling significant legal challenges for a prominent political figure.
• Cuba Bans Castro Commemorative Statues Cuba's National Assembly passes a law prohibiting commemorative statues and public place names honoring late President Fidel Castro, respecting his personal wishes and marking a symbolic transition.
• Blasphemy Prosecution in Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the Christian Governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, will face prosecution for blasphemy, highlighting religious tensions in the region.
• Cheetah Population Crisis Scientific research reveals a critical decline in cheetah populations, with only 7,100 individuals remaining in the wild, raising urgent concerns about potential extinction of the species.
• Yemen Conflict Escalation Government forces engage in intense combat with Houthi militants in the Bayhan District, resulting in significant casualties on both sides and continuing the complex Yemeni Civil War.
• Typhoon Nock-ten Devastates Philippines Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina) causes significant maritime disaster, with the Philippine Coast Guard searching for 18 missing sailors and at least seven confirmed fatalities.
• Toxic Alcohol Tragedy in Pakistan At least 27 people die from consuming toxic alcohol in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing public health risks associated with unregulated alcohol consumption.
• Israel Reduces UN Diplomatic Ties Israel's Foreign Ministry announces a reduction in diplomatic relations with UN Security Council countries that voted for Resolution 2334, escalating diplomatic tensions.

Events in 2016

December 27, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 2016

December 27, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 27, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.83
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.98

Exchange Rates on December 27, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9558 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8149 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3915 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3577 CAD

December 27, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Gent : 2 - 0
• St Truiden - Standard : 2 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - QPR : 3 - 0
• Derby - Birmingham : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Eastleigh - Boreham Wood : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Hamilton : 2 - 1
• Hearts - Kilmarnock : 4 - 0
• Liverpool - Stoke : 4 - 1

December 27, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 2016 can also be written as 12/27/2016 in the US and as 27/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 27, 2016:

• Carrie Fisher

  Iconic American actress, writer, and mental health advocate best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.

• Ratnasiri Wickremanayake

  Sri lankan politician (b. 1933).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on December 27th

December 27, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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 27, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
4. J. Cole - Deja Vu
5. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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December 27, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 04:29 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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