What happened on Sunday January 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on January 17, 2016:

• Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Announced President Barack Obama officially announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a landmark diplomatic agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program.
• Iran Sanctions Lifted The United States and Europe lift economic sanctions against Iran as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in international relations.
• ISIL Kidnaps Civilians in Deir ez-Zor During the Syrian Civil War, ISIL militants kidnap at least 400 civilians in the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Suicide Bombing in Aden, Yemen At least 7 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack targeting the house of the police chief in Aden, southern Yemen, further escalating tensions in the ongoing Yemeni Civil War.
• Civilian Casualties in Iraqi Conflict At least 13 civilians were killed by a roadside explosive while fleeing fighting between ISIL and Iraqi security forces near Ramadi. Additionally, three Americans were reported missing and potentially kidnapped in Baghdad.
• Sierra Leone Ebola Quarantine Sierra Leone declares a quarantine for hundreds of West Africans following a recent Ebola-related death, demonstrating continued vigilance against the infectious disease.
• Pakistan Mediates Iran-Saudi Arabia Tensions Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief General Raheel Sharif plan diplomatic visits to Riyadh and Tehran to mediate tensions following the execution of Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric.
• Tennis Match-Fixing Allegations Buzzfeed and BBC report evidence of widespread match-fixing involving 16 top-50 tennis players, implicating betting syndicates from Northern Italy, Sicily, and Russia in major tournaments like Wimbledon.
• Microbus Crash in Egypt A tragic microbus crash in Egypt's New Valley Governorate results in at least five fatalities and ten injuries.

Events in 2016

January 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 2016

January 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 17, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9162 EUR
• 1 USD = 116.906 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7013 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4586 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.4565 CAD

January 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Lazio : 2 - 2
• Carpi - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
• Chievo - Empoli : 1 - 1
• Genoa - Palermo : 4 - 0
• Milan - Fiorentina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Anderlecht : 2 - 0
• Lokeren - Standard : 0 - 2
• Oostende - Waasland-Beveren : 3 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Ath Bilbao : 6 - 0
• Getafe - Espanol : 3 - 1
• Las Palmas - Ath Madrid : 0 - 3
• Real Madrid - Sp Gijon : 5 - 1
• Valencia - Vallecano : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Gimnastic : 1 - 3
• Almeria - Cordoba : 0 - 1
• Girona - Ponferradina : 4 - 0
• Leganes - Mirandes : 4 - 0
• Lugo - Huesca : 1 - 1

January 17, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2016 can also be written as 1/17/2016 in the US and as 17/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

Famous people died on January 17, 2016:

• Melvin Day

  New zealand painter and historian (b. 1923).

• Sudhindra Thirtha

  Indian religious leader (b. 1926).

• V. Rama Rao

  Indian lawyer and politician, 12th governor of sikkim (b. 1935).

• Ion Panțuru

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2016 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Adele - Hello
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
4. Drake - Hotline Bling
5. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?

January 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. Alessia Cara - Here
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Drake & Future - Jumpman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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January 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:55 am and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 2016

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Someone born on January 17, 2016 is:

9 years 5 months old,

or 113 months and 15 days old,

or 493 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3454 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 2016?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 17, 2016.

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