Wednesday January 20, 2016: on this day

January 20, 2016 was the 20th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 20, 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 20, 2016, who was born and died on January 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 2016?


January 20, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2016 can also be written as 1/20/2016 in the US and as 20/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 20, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 2016:

  • War in north-west pakistan: attack on bacha khan university: gunmen attack a charsadda university, pakistan. at least 21 people are reported to have been killed.
  • A university in charsadda is attacked by gunmen from pakistan. at least 21 people are reported to have been killed.
  • War in afghanistan: tolo news is attacked by a suicide bomber from kabul, afghanistan. it kills four people and injures 20 others.
  • Tolo news is attacked by a suicide bomber from kabul, afghanistan. four people are killed and 20 others are injured.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), destruction of cultural heritage by isil: satellite photos released by the associated press show that the historic saint elijah's monastery, which is the oldest christian monastery in iraq, was completely destroyed by islamic state of iraq militants.
  • Satellite images from the associated press show that the historic saint elijah's monastery, which is located near mosul in iraq, was completely destroyed by militants of the islamic state of iraq.
  • Kyrgyzstan's parliament has revoked an agreement with russia to build hydropower plants. this officially ended a deal that was in fact going nowhere due to russia's "unfavorable" economic situation.
  • Despite ongoing protests calling to hold snap elections, the moldovan parliament approved a new government.
  • Nasa and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration announced that 2015 was the hottest ever recorded since the inception of meteorological records in 1890.
  • Caltech astronomers have discovered that there is a new potential planet (planet nine), in the outer solar system.

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January 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.07
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.93
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.46

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9181 EUR
  • 1 USD = 116.976 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7048 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4453 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.4508 CAD

January 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Sassuolo - Torino : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Xanthi - PAOK : 1 - 1
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January 20, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th 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 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 04:52 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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Who was born on January 20, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 8 days old,

or 427 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2990 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 2016?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 20, 2016.

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January 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 2016:

  • Edmonde Charles-Roux

    She was a french writer, editor, and reporter.

  • Mykolas Burokevičius

    Lithuanian carpenter and politician (b. 1927).

  • George Weidenfeld
  • Silvia Urbina

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 2016:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 2016:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sorry
  2. - Hello
  3. - Love Yourself
  4. - Hotline Bling
  5. - Stressed Out

January 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2016 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - Here
  3. - The Hills
  4. - Jumpman
  5. - White Iverson

January 20, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. 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 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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

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

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

January 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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

Outsiders

Outsiders

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Recovery Road

Recovery Road

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

January 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 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

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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 20, 2016?

On January 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 2016?

On January 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 2016?

On January 20, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

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