What happened on Saturday December 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on December 17, 2016:

• Coalition Airstrikes Against ISIL Coalition military forces conducted 13 coordinated airstrikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. The operation included 10 strikes in Syria using various aircraft and 3 strikes in Iraq, supporting the Government of Iraq's counter-terrorism efforts.
• Kayseri Bombing in Turkey A devastating car bomb attack targeted a bus carrying off-duty military troops in Kayseri Province, central Turkey, resulting in the tragic loss of 13 lives and injuring 56 others. The attack highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Venezuela Currency Crisis Pause Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended plans to remove 100 bolivar notes from circulation, a significant economic decision in a country where most citizens rely on cash transactions and lack bank accounts. This move reflects the complex economic challenges facing Venezuela.
• Papua New Guinea Earthquake and Tsunami Warning A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck east of Papua New Guinea, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later reported that the immediate threat had subsided, averting potential widespread disaster.
• Severe Winter Weather Accident in Baltimore A catastrophic 55-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Baltimore, Maryland, involving a gas tanker explosion, resulted in two fatalities and at least 15 hospitalizations. The incident was part of a broader winter weather event causing treacherous road conditions in the Eastern United States, with a total of six deaths reported.
• US-China Underwater Drone Dispute Diplomatic tensions arose between the United States and China over an underwater drone retrieved from the South China Sea. The Chinese Defense Ministry entered discussions about returning the drone, which the Pentagon stated was used for collecting weather and temperature data.
• Ethiopia Opens Gibe III Hydroelectric Dam Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Omo River Gibe III Hydroelectric Dam, one of Africa's largest infrastructure projects. Expected to double the country's electricity production, the dam simultaneously represents significant economic potential and environmental controversy, with critics raising concerns about local and regional impacts.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 2016

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

Exchange Rates on December 17, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3672 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.0255 CHF
• 1 EUR = 1.4247 AUD
• 1 EUR = 1.3892 CAD
• 1 AUD = 0.9731 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Empoli - Cagliari : 2 - 0
• Juventus - Roma : 1 - 0
• Milan - Atalanta : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Mouscron : 2 - 0
• Mechelen - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 0
• Oostende - Waregem : 1 - 1
• St Truiden - Gent : 3 - 1
• Westerlo - Lokeren : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - M'gladbach : 1 - 0
• Mainz - Hamburg : 3 - 1
• RB Leipzig - Hertha : 2 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Freiburg : 1 - 1
• Werder Bremen - FC Koln : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Braunschweig : 0 - 0
• St Pauli - Bochum : 1 - 1

December 17, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2016 can also be written as 12/17/2016 in the US and as 17/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Famous people died on December 17, 2016:

• Benjamin A. Gilman

  American politician who served in Congress, representing New York's 20th congressional district from 1973 to 2003.

• Henry Heimlich

  Henry Heimlich was a renowned American physician who developed the famous Heimlich maneuver, a life-saving technique for choking victims.

• Gordon Hunt

  American voice director (b. 1929).

• Ben Gilman

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side
5. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
4. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
5. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 10:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 2016

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Someone born on December 17, 2016 is:

8 years 4 months old,

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or 438 weeks and 4 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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