Sunday January 31, 2016: on this day

January 31, 2016 was the 31st day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 2016, who was born and died on January 31, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 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 31st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 2016?


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

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January 31, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 2016:

  • Boko haram insurgency 2016 dalori attack: more than 100 people were killed and many more injured in an attack on dalori village, 4 km from maiduguri in nigeria by boko haram militants.
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  • Boko haram militants attack dalori village, 4 km from maiduguri in nigeria. at least 100 people were killed and many more were injured.
  • Syrian civil war 2016 sayyidah zaynab bombings: at least 60 people were killed and 110 others were injured in twin suicide bomb attacks in sayyidah zaynab governorate. the attack occurred near syria's most sacred shi'ite shrine, sayyidah zaynab mosque. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • Twin-suicide bomb attacks left at least 60 dead and 110 injured in a twin suicide bomb attack in sayyidah zaynab in rif dimashq governorate. it occurred near syria's most sacred shi'ite shrine, sayyidah zaynab mosque. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015): samahan abdel-aziz (salafist leader) is killed in yemen after being kidnapped by gunmen outside his mosque. he had just delivered a sermon against al-qaeda/islamic state.
  • Samahan abdel-aziz is yemen's most prominent salafist cleric. he was abducted outside his mosque by gunmen after he delivered a sermon against al-qaeda, the islamic state, and was found dead in sheikh othman.
  • 2015-16 australian region cyclone season: tropical cyclone stan makes landfall in western australia, east of pardoo.
  • Tropical cyclone stan arrives on the western australian coast east from pardoo.
  • Seven people are killed when a truck collides into a train in egypt, near cairo.
  • A multi-car pileup near beni suef in egypt has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 and injuries to 16 others.
  • At least 12 people were killed in a massive fire at a factory located in moscow's eastern sokolniki district. police suspect arson.
  • North korea, weapons of mass destruction, japan-north korea relations. japan has deployed two mim-104 patriot surface-to-air missile interceptor systems in tokyo to prepare for any north korean missiles. following the detection of "increased activities" at a north korean nuclear missile facility, there are concerns about an imminent north korean missile launch.
  • Japan has deployed two mim-104 patriot surface-to-air missile interceptor systems in tokyo to prepare for any north korean missiles. following the detection of "increased activities" at a north korean missile site, concerns have been raised about an imminent north korean missile launch.
  • 2016 australian open: tennis champion novak djokovic (serbia) defeats andy murray (uk) in the men's singles. this is djokovic’s third consecutive grand slam title. (abc news australia).
  • Tennis: novak djokovic, the defending champion of serbia, defeats andy murray from the united kingdom in straight sets in the men's singles. this is djokovic’s third consecutive grand slam title. (abc news australia).

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

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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
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January 31, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

44%

The moon phase on January 31, 2016 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on January 31, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 19 days old,

or 424 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2970 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 2016.

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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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January 31, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 2016:

  • Terry Wogan

    Irish radio and television host (b. 1938).

  • Elizabeth Eisenstein
  • Costantino Carrozza
  • Astrit Dakli
  • Vincenzo Gamna
  • Benoit Violier

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

  • Loomis Havemeyer

    American politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

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January 31, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 2016:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 2016:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 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 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.

January 31, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 31, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 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 31, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

January 31, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 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 31, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 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 31, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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 31, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicholas sparks uses his extraordinary talents to tell a story about love lost and found, and the choices that we hope to never have to make.

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.

Blue by Danielle Steel

Blue

By:

Ginny Carter's life is thrown into a dramatic new direction on the 10th anniversary of her car accident.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

By:

Marie Kondo, a Japanese cleaning expert, has created the #1 New York Times bestseller, Declutter Your Home. It walks readers through her revolutionary KonMari Method of simplifying, organizing and storing.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave

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Cassie must rescue her brother from a dystopian world that has been ravaged by aliens. This is the first part of a trilogy.

January 31, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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

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 31, 2016?

On January 31, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2016?

On January 31, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 2016?

On January 31, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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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