Tuesday January 26, 2016: on this day

January 26, 2016 was the 26th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 2016, who was born and died on January 26, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 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 26th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 2016?


January 26, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 26th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2016 can also be written as 1/26/2016 in the US and as 26/1/2016 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2016 in January 2016 calendar

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January 26, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 2016:

  • At least 22 people were killed in a suicide bombing attack at a checkpoint for the syrian army (saa), in homs. this includes around a dozen soldiers. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, the second battle of al-shaykh maskin was won by the syrian army with the support of hezbollah and russian airstrikes.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, the syrian army, supported by hezbollah militiamen, and russian airstrikes, retakes complete control of al-shaykh maskin, syria's southern daraa governorate.
  • According to the afghan defense ministry, a u.s. drone attack killed at least six isil militants in afghanistan's nangarhar province. (the new indian express.) an afghan police officer, suspected to be tied to taliban, poisons his fellow officers in urozgan province and kills them all.
  • According to the afghan defense ministry, at least six isil militants were killed in a drone strike by the united states.
  • A taliban-linked afghan police officer poisons and kills ten colleagues in urozgan.
  • French taxidrivers, air traffic controllers, and school teachers strike against the unfair working conditions and competition from uber.
  • January 2016, united states blizzard: death toll from the blizzard reaches 38.
  • The death toll due to the blizzard is now 38.
  • Malaysian authorities discover 13 bodies washed up at johor beach, believed to be indonesian migrants.
  • Zika virus outbreak in americas (2015-present). virologists have identified the zika virus among australian tourists who returned from south america.
  • Australian tourists who have returned from south america are being tested by virologists for the zika virus.
  • After receiving us$607 million in donations from the saudi royal family, the attorney-general malaysia apandi ali cleared najib razak of corruption.
  • According to authorities in the people's republic of china, wang baoan, the head of the country's powerful national bureau of statistics, is being investigated for "serious violations of discipline".
  • Ammon bundy, a militia leader, and his associates were arrested by u.s. federal officials following a shootout at a traffic stop in harney county (oregon) on u.s. route 395. lavoy finicum from arizona, who was a spokesperson for the militia, was one of the victims in the shootout. (cnn),
  • Seattle homelessness: two people were killed and three more are taken to the hospital, two with serious injuries. two suspects are being sought by police.
  • After a shooting at the homeless camp "the jungle", in seattle, u.s., two people were killed and three more are taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. two suspects are being sought by police.
  • Terrorism in america: a u.s. federal bureau of investigation arrested a milwaukee man accused of planning to attack a masonic temple with a machine gun mass shooting.
  • A man from milwaukee, wisconsin is arrested by the u.s. federal bureau of investigation. he is accused of planning a mass shooting with a machine gun at a masonic temple.
  • Casten nemra, marshall islands president, is defeated in a no confidence vote. nemra was elected president in january 2016. it is likely that a successor will be chosen soon.

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January 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 26, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.77
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $99.93
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.25

Exchange Rates on January 26, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.92 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.443 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6969 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4296 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.4119 CAD

January 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Leeds : 1 - 1
  • Nott'm Forest - QPR : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Woking : 3 - 1
  • Braintree Town - Wrexham : 1 - 0
  • Southport - Forest Green : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
  • Bradford - Barnsley : 0 - 1
  • Bury - Crewe : 0 - 0
  • Doncaster - Port Vale : 1 - 2
  • Peterboro - Burton : 0 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leyton Orient - Newport County : 1 - 0
  • Morecambe - Mansfield : 1 - 2
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January 26, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 26, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 08:59 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 26, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 28 days old,

or 430 weeks

or 3010 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2016?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 26, 2016.

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January 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 2016:

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Lavoy Finicum

    Lavoy Finicum was an American rancher and activist who was killed by law enforcement during the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife...

  • Barrington Watson

    Jamaican artist known for his realistic and vibrant paintings.

  • Sahabzada Yaqub Khan

    Pakistani military leader, foreign minister, and diplomat (b. 1920).

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  • Claudio Valdagni
  • Ray Pointer
  • Jan Czepułkowski

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

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January 26, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 2016:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 2016:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2016 was Here by Alessia Cara, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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 26, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * People* * NPR* The Washington Post * Slate* Harper's Bazaar* Esquire* Time Out New York …

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

By:

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

Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning

Feverborn

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Karen Marie Moning's latest installment in the epic Fever series features Mac, Barrons and Ryodan again. The stakes are higher than ever, and the chemistry is hotter.

13 Hours by Mitchell Zuckoff with the Annex Security Team

13 Hours

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOVE PICTUREThe harrowing, real account from the men on the ground during the Battle for Benghazi. Terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, Libya, and a nearby CIA station, called the Annex.

January 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 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

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

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 2016?

On January 26, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2016?

On January 26, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 2016?

On January 26, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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.

Discover how January 2016 calendar looked like.

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