What happened on Saturday October 29, 2016?

About October 29th, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: The FBI announced a further review of emails potentially related to Hillary Clinton's private email server, causing significant political controversy just days before the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 2016 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Popular movie: Maggie's Plan directed by Rebecca Miller

More about October 29th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on October 29th, 2016.

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October 29, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2016:

  • FBI Reopens Clinton Email Investigation The FBI announced a further review of emails potentially related to Hillary Clinton's private email server, causing significant political controversy just days before the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
  • Iraqi Shiite Militia Offensive near Mosul Iraqi Shiite militia forces launched an attack on Islamic State positions in villages west of Mosul, aiming to disrupt ISIS supply routes and isolate the town of Tal Afar.
  • Choi Soon Sil Gate: Scandal in South Korean Government South Korean prosecutors conducted a raid on the presidential Blue House in Seoul, investigating an influence-peddling scandal involving President Park Geun Hye and Choi Soon Sil.
  • Sectarian Violence in Karachi, Pakistan A targeted attack on Shia Muslims during a Majlis gathering in the Nazimabad area of Karachi resulted in five civilian deaths and multiple injuries, underscoring ongoing sectarian tensions in Pakistan.
  • Saudi Arabian Airstrikes on Yemen Prisons Saudi Arabian jets conducted airstrikes on two prisons in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, resulting in at least 60 fatalities during the ongoing Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen.
  • U.S. State Department Issues Security Warning in Istanbul Due to imminent threats from extremist groups planning to kidnap or kill U.S. citizens, the U.S. State Department ordered relatives of Consulate General employees in Istanbul to evacuate.
  • Spanish Government Formation Resolved After a ten-month political impasse, the Spanish Parliament voted to give Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy permission to lead a minority government of the People's Party.
  • Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri Suicide bombers affiliated with Boko Haram killed at least eight people in Maiduguri, Nigeria, continuing the terrorist group's campaign of violence in the region.
  • 2016 Icelandic Parliamentary Elections In the Icelandic parliamentary elections, the Independence Party secured approximately 30% of the votes, while the Pirate Party received around 13%, diverging from earlier poll predictions.
  • Deadly Flooding in Egypt Severe flooding and heavy rainfall in Egypt led to the tragic loss of at least 18 lives, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Win Japan Series The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters emerged victorious in the 2016 Japan Series, defeating the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in baseball.
  • Powder Incident at New York Metropolitan Opera Saturday performances at the New York City Metropolitan Opera were canceled after an unidentified powder, believed to be cremated ashes, was sprinkled in the orchestra pit, causing one person to seek medical attention.

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October 29, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9099 EUR
  • 1 USD = 1.3154 AUD
  • 1 USD = 18.95 MXN
  • 1 GBP = 1.6042 AUD
  • 1 GBP = 1.6296 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
  • Juventus - Napoli : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Eupen - Lokeren : 2 - 2
  • Genk - Westerlo : 2 - 1
  • St Truiden - Charleroi : 2 - 2
  • Waregem - Club Brugge : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
  • Darmstadt - RB Leipzig : 0 - 2
  • Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0
  • Mainz - Ingolstadt : 2 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - Freiburg : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was October 29, 2016?


October 29, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2016 can also be written as 10/29/2016 in the US and as 29/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

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


Famous people died on October 29, 2016:

  • Norman Brokaw
  • Roland Dyens
  • Pen Sovan
  • Christiane Gilles

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October 29, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

  1. - Closer youtube
  2. - Starboy youtube
  3. - Heathens youtube
  4. - Let Me Love You youtube
  5. - 24K Magic youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

  1. - Starboy youtube
  2. - Broccoli youtube
  3. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem) youtube
  4. - One Dance youtube
  5. - Needed Me
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October 29, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 2016.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 2016?


Someone born on October 29, 2016 is:

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or 2968 days old,

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