Saturday December 24, 2016: on this day

December 24, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 359th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2016 can also be written as 12/24/2016 in the US and as 24/12/2016 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2016 in December 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on December 24, 2016:

• Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
• President muhammadu buhari announced that boko haram militants were driven from their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeast nigeria by the nigerian armed forces.
• A bus carrying 46 passengers, mostly tonga school groups, collided in the gisborne region, new zealand, about 30 km south of gisborne. two people were killed, while others sustained injuries. some are still in hospital.

December 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3924 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3531 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0259 CHF
• 1 USD = 20.603 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.4535 AUD

December 24, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Dumbarton : 4 - 4
• Dundee United - St Mirren : 2 - 1
• Hibernian - Raith Rvs : 1 - 1
• Morton - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Brechin : 1 - 2
• Livingston - Queens Park : 1 - 2
• Stranraer - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Annan Athletic - Berwick : 3 - 1
• Cowdenbeath - Arbroath : 0 - 2
• Montrose - Stirling : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hamilton - Celtic : 0 - 3
• Rangers - Inverness C : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 02:25 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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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

• Ricky Martin

  Puerto-rican singer.

• Ava Gardner

  American actress.

• Stephenie Meyer

  Young adult author.

• Mark Valley

  American actor.

• Lee Daniels

  Director.

• Diedrich Bader

  American actor.

• Satomi Ishihara

  Japanese actress.

• Lynn Chen

  Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

• Clarence Gilyard

  Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

• Ruth Chatterton

  American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

You are 7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 26 days old,

or 381 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2673 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2016?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 24, 2016.

Famous people died on December 24, 2016:

• Liz Smith

  American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

• Grizelda Weatherwax

  Grizelda Weatherwax was a powerful and respected witch, known for her unwavering moral principles and her role in the Lancre coven.

• Richard Adams

  Best known for his novel 'Watership Down' which became a classic of children's literature.

• Gregorio Alvarez

  Gregorio Alvarez was a Uruguayan general and politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1981 to 1985.

• Ben Xi

  Chinese singer (b.1994).

• Rick Parfitt

  British musician (b. 1948).

• Enzo Marcacci
• Lucinio Sconfietti
• Joseph Fitzmyer
• Pape Badiane
• Gil Parrondo (Manuel Gil Parrondo y Rico-Villademoros
• Liz Smith (Betty Gleadle
• Gil Parrondo
• Er-mi Zhao (赵尔宓)
• Richard John «Rick» Parfitt

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

• Jack Klugman

  Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

• Harold Pinter

  British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

• Peter Lawford

  British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

• Norma Talmadge

  American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

• Charles Durning

  American singer and actor (d. 2012).

• Ian Hendry

  Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

• Elener Adams

  Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

• Sharbel

  Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

• Norman Vincent Peale

  Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

• Ivry Gitlis

  Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

Holidays on December 24, 2016:

• December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
• It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
• In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
• The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.

December 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 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. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
4. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
5. Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side

December 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 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. 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. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

December 24, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 24, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 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. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
2. Daddy Yankee - Shaky Shaky
3. J Balvin Featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky - Safari
4. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
5. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta