Friday January 29, 2016: on this day

January 29, 2016 was the 29th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 29, 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 January 29, 2016, who was born and died on January 29, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sorry by Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Kaleidoscope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 29th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 2016?


January 29, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 29th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2016 can also be written as 1/29/2016 in the US and as 29/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 29, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 2016:

  • Terrorism is in saudi arabia: a terrorist attack on a shia mosque, saudi arabia's eastern province, has left at least 3 people dead and 7 others injured.
  • An attack on a shia mosque located in saudi arabia's eastern province has resulted in at least three deaths and seven injuries.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a pipeline that generated around half of the electricity in iraqi kurdistan was blown up. this knocked out power throughout the region.
  • The pipeline that generated half of the electricity in iraqi kurdistan was destroyed, causing power outages across the region.
  • Mexico launches a tender for a wholesale telecoms network on this day.
  • To support the economy, the bank of japan uses a negative interest-rate policy.
  • U.s. company xerox announced it would split into two companies. this will separate its business process outsourcing business from its legacy business, document technologies.
  • 2015-16 australian region cyclone season: tropical cyclone stan gains strength as it heads towards western australia's pilbara, kimberley and kimberley areas.
  • As tropical cyclone stan heads towards western australia's pilbara, kimberley and kimberley regions, it gains strength.
  • 2015-16 uk and ireland windsstorm season: storm gertrude strikes the british isles with 90mph winds, knocking out power lines.
  • Storm gertrude strikes the british isles with 90 mph winds, knocking out power lines and disrupting travel.
  • Five people are killed in an avalanche that struck mcbride, british columbia, canada.
  • Japan-north korea relations gen nakatani, japan's minister of defence, has placed kongo-class destroyers in the sea of japan equipped with aegis combat system to strike any north korean projectiles headed for japan.
  • Japan has placed its military on alert for a north korean ballistic missile launch. this is after it detected "increased activity” at a north korean nuclear missile site. gen nakatani, japan's minister of defence, has placed kongo-class destroyers in the sea of japan equipped with aegis combat system to strike any north korean projectiles headed for japan.
  • China human rights: three pro-democracy activists were sentenced to up five years in prison on charges of trying to overthrow guangzhou's communist party government.
  • Three pro-democracy activists have been charged with trying to overthrow guangzhou's communist party government. they face up to five year imprisonment.
  • Hillary clinton email controversy
  • The government of the united states ruled that 22 emails from hillary clinton's personal server contained highly guarded information, rated "top secret".
  • Officially, the mexican federal district is renamed mexico city (ciudad de mexico) and becomes one 32-level administrative entity in mexico.
  • Ucla scientists conclude that the earth and moon are composed of a mix of rocks from the original earth as well as a hypothesized planetary mass object named theia, which was formed after a collision.

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January 29, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 29, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.73
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $94.79
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.73
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.46
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.28

Exchange Rates on January 29, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9232 EUR
  • 1 USD = 121.14 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7018 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4096 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3971 CAD

January 29, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • St Truiden - Anderlecht : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - M'gladbach : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Paris FC : 1 - 0
  • Creteil - Dijon : 0 - 1
  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Metz : 0 - 1
  • Laval - Niort : 0 - 0
  • Nancy - Clermont : 3 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Marseille - Lille : 1 - 1
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January 29, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 29th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 29, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 10:27 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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Who was born on January 29, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 28 days old,

or 425 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2981 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2016?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 29, 2016.

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January 29, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 2016:

  • Dorsey Shaw

    Founder of D.E.

  • Mustafa Khalifa

    Mustafa Khalifa was a Syrian writer known for his novel 'The Shell'.

  • Jacques Rivette

    French director, screenwriter, and critic (b. 1928).

  • Jean-Marie Doré

    Guinean lawyer and politician, 11th prime minister of guinea (b. 1938).

  • Rocco Zito
  • Dave Thomson
  • Antonio Carcarino
  • Philip J. Rock

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 29, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sorry
  2. - Hello
  3. - Love Yourself
  4. - Stressed Out
  5. - Same Old Love

January 29, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2016 was Here by Alessia Cara, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 29, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Here
  2. - Hotline Bling
  3. - Jumpman
  4. - Don't
  5. - The Hills

January 29, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 29, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 29, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Borro Cassette
  5. - Despues de Ti Quien

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January 29, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 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

Misconduct

Misconduct

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Shintaro Shimosawa

Starring: Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Alice Eve

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

January 29, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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:

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Bunnicula

Bunnicula

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

January 29, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning

Feverborn

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Karen Marie Moning's latest installment in the epic Fever series features Mac, Barrons and Ryodan again. The stakes are higher than ever, and the chemistry is hotter.

13 Hours by Mitchell Zuckoff with the Annex Security Team

13 Hours

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOVE PICTUREThe harrowing, real account from the men on the ground during the Battle for Benghazi. Terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, Libya, and a nearby CIA station, called the Annex.

The Revenant by Michael Punke

The Revenant

By:

It is 1823 and the Rocky Mountain Fur Company's trappers live a hard life on the frontier. Hugh Glass, an expert tracker and frontiersman, is one of the best men in the company.

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * People* * NPR* The Washington Post * Slate* Harper's Bazaar* Esquire* Time Out New York …

The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel by Vi Keeland

The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel

By:

Three weeks consecutively on the New York Times Bestseller List and #1 on Amazon. Vi Keeland is the New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller. This novel is a standalone.

January 29, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on January 29, 2016?

On January 29, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 2016?

On January 29, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 2016?

On January 29, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of January. 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 January 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 January 2016?

January 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2016 calendar looked like.

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