What happened on Sunday January 31, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 31, 2016:

• Boko Haram Dalori Village Massacre A devastating terrorist attack by Boko Haram militants on Dalori Village, located 4 km from Maiduguri in Nigeria, resulted in over 100 people killed and numerous injuries. This brutal assault represents one of the most significant terrorist incidents in Nigeria during early 2016.
• Sayyidah Zaynab Suicide Bombings Twin suicide bomb attacks near the sacred Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque in Syria's Sayyidah Zaynab Governorate killed at least 60 people and injured 110 others. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for this horrific terrorist attack targeting a significant Shi'ite religious site.
• Donald Trump Campaign Rally Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Gerald W. Kirn Middle School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as part of his 2016 presidential campaign, signaling his growing political momentum during the primary season.
• Japan Prepares for Potential North Korean Missile Threat Japan deployed two MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air Missile Interceptor Systems in Tokyo in response to increased activities at a North Korean nuclear missile facility. This deployment highlighted growing tensions and potential missile launch concerns in the region.
• 2016 Australian Open Men's Singles Final Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Andy Murray of the United Kingdom in the men's singles final, securing his third consecutive Grand Slam title. This victory further solidified Djokovic's dominance in professional tennis during this period.
• Assassination of Yemeni Salafist Cleric Samahan Abdel-Aziz, a prominent Salafist leader in Yemen, was kidnapped and killed outside his mosque shortly after delivering a sermon condemning Al-Qaeda and Islamic State. This assassination underscores the volatile religious and political landscape in Yemen.
• Fatal Factory Fire in Moscow A massive fire in Moscow's Sokolniki District resulted in at least 12 fatalities. Local police suspected the incident might have been an act of arson, prompting a potential criminal investigation.
• Tropical Cyclone Stan Landfall Tropical Cyclone Stan made landfall in Western Australia, east of Pardoo, contributing to the 2015-16 Australian region cyclone season.
• Fatal Traffic Accident in Egypt A tragic collision between a truck and a train near Cairo resulted in seven fatalities, highlighting ongoing transportation safety challenges in the region.

Events in 2016

January 31, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 2016

January 31, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 31, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9231 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7025 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4151 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3984 CAD

January 31, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Sampdoria : 3 - 2
• Chievo - Juventus : 0 - 4
• Genoa - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
• Milan - Inter : 3 - 0
• Napoli - Empoli : 5 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Lokeren : 2 - 1
• Gent - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 1
• Oostende - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hoffenheim : 2 - 0
• Wolfsburg - FC Koln : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Las Palmas - Celta : 2 - 1
• Real Madrid - Espanol : 6 - 0
• Sevilla - Levante : 3 - 1
• Valencia - Sp Gijon : 0 - 1

January 31, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2016 can also be written as 1/31/2016 in the US and as 31/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 31, 2016:

• Terry Wogan

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• Elizabeth Eisenstein

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January 31, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 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 31, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 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 31st is Aquarius.

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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 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 11:31 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 31, 2016

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Someone born on January 31, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

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or 484 weeks and 2 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 2016?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 31, 2016.

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