Thursday December 22, 2016: on this day

December 22, 2016 was the 357th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 22, 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 December 22, 2016, who was born and died on December 22, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 2016?


December 22, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2016 can also be written as 12/22/2016 in the US and as 22/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

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December 22, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
  • After the evacuation of the last rebel group from the idlib governorate, the syrian army claims it now has full control over aleppo.
  • Yemeni civil war: seven pakistani crewmembers on the iranian cargo ship mv joya sailing from egypt to dubai (uae) are killed in a missile attack off yemen's coast.
  • Seven pakistani crewmembers on the iranian cargo ship mv joya were killed in a missile attack off yemen's coast. they were sailing from egypt to dubai (uae) and were carrying iranian cargo.
  • The el gordo lottery is won by residents of pinos puente, a spanish town in granada.
  • The effectiveness of a vaccine against the ebola virus has been confirmed to be 99.78%-99.57%.
  • Donald trump, the u.s. presidential candidate, calls president abdel fattah el-sisi (egypt), who then agrees postpone a united nations resolution regarding israel.
  • A section of hm prison swaleside, on the isle of sheppey in kent, is being taken over by as many as 80 prisoners
  • Philippine drug war: the commission on human rights opens an investigation into the alleged murders of rodrigo duterte, current president of the philippines.
  • Claremont murders: an australian man has been charged with the 20-year-old crime of claremont.
  • Australia has charged a man with the 20-year-old crimes.
  • Barack obama, the us president, has scrapped the national security entry-exit registration system. this is a system that registered muslim immigrants.
  • Donald trump's presidential transition: kellyanne conway, his former presidential campaign manager, is named his counselor to president. (the guardian)president-elect donald trump names rnc communications director sean spicer as white house press secretary, and jason miller as the white house communications director.
  • Donald trump has named kellyanne conway, his former presidential campaign manager, as his counselor to president.
  • Donald trump nominates sean spicer, rnc communications director, as white house press secretary and jason miller to be white house communications directors.
  • South korean presidential election 2017, 2017: united nations secretary general ban ki-moon, and the liberal candidate moon jaein plan to challenge park geun hye's vacant position.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, and moon jae-in, liberal candidate, plan to challenge park geun-hye's vacant position.
  • It was discovered that the limusaurus dinosaur lost its teeth as it grew up.
  • A study finds the vsv-ebov vaccine against the ebola virus between 70 and 100% effective, thus making it the first proven vaccine against the disease.

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December 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.36

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.958 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.541 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8138 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3859 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3484 CAD

December 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Sassuolo : 4 - 3
  • Fiorentina - Napoli : 3 - 3
  • Palermo - Pescara : 1 - 1
  • Roma - Chievo : 3 - 1
  • Sampdoria - Udinese : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Anderlecht : 2 - 3

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Sp Lisbon : 0 - 1
  • Chaves - Estoril : 1 - 0
  • Feirense - Pacos Ferreira : 2 - 0
  • Nacional - Boavista : 0 - 2
  • Sp Braga - Moreirense : 2 - 1
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December 22, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 22, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 01:20 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 22, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 28 days old,

or 382 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2675 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2016?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 22, 2016.

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December 22, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 2016:

  • Chad Robinson

    Australian rugby league player (d. 2016).

  • Maurizio Danielli
  • Lella Vignelli
  • Miruts Yifter
  • Vincenzo Ravera
  • Alberto Statera
  • Evgenij Džugašvili
  • Franca Sozzani
  • John Gwilliam

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 2016:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 22, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - Closer
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Side To Side

December 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 22, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Starboy
  3. - 24K Magic
  4. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
  5. - Bad Things

December 22, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 22, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Safari
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - La Bicicleta

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December 22, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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

December 22, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

December 22, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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 December 22, 2016?

On December 22, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2016?

On December 22, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 2016?

On December 22, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

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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 December 2016?

December 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 2016 calendar looked like.

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