Saturday October 29, 2016: on this day

October 29, 2016 was the 303rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 29, 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 October 29, 2016, who was born and died on October 29, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Rosario Tijeras) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 2016?


October 29, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2016 can also be written as 10/29/2016 in the US and as 29/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

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October 29, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2016:

  • Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
  • Five civilians are killed and many more injured when armed terrorists targeting shia muslims open fire on majlis participants at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi, pakistan.
  • Boko haram insurgency. at least eight people were killed by suicide bombers in boko haram's nigerian city maiduguri.
  • At least eight people were killed by suicide bombers from boko haram in maiduguri, nigeria.
  • Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: two prisons at al hudaydah in yemen are bombed and left with at least 60 people dead.
  • Saudi arabian jets bomb two prisons in yemen's al hudaydah. at least 60 people are killed.
  • At least 18 people are killed by flooding and rain in egypt.
  • Turkey-united states relations : the u.s. state department orders relatives of u.s. consulate general employees in istanbul to leave because extremist groups threaten to kidnap and kill u.s. citizens.
  • As extremist groups threaten to kidnap or kill u.s. citizens, the u.s. state department orders relatives of u.s. consulategeneral employees in istanbul to flee.
  • Choi soon sil gate: south korean prosecutors raid seoul's presidential blue house amid ongoing fallout from president park geun hye's influence-peddling scandal involving choi soonsil.
  • New york city metropolitan opera cancels saturday performances after a man sprinkled unidentified powder into the orchestra pit during an afternoon intermission. it is believed to be cremated ashes. one person was exposed to the powder and sought medical attention.
  • 2015-16 spanish government formation: after a ten-month interregnum, the spanish parliament votes to give prime minister mariano rajoy permission to lead a people's party minor government.
  • After a ten-month interregnum, the spanish parliament votes in favor of mariano rajoy as prime minister.
  • 2016 icelandic parliamentary elections: the independence party has received about 30% of the votes cast, with approximately 25% of the votes now counted. the pirate party, who led most of the polls this month, is receiving about 13 percent.
  • The independence party has received about 30% of the ballots cast, with 25 percent of votes being counted. about 13 percent is being received by the pirate party, who led most of this month’s polls.
  • 2016 japan series: the hokkaido nippon-ham fighters beat the hiroshima toyo carp in baseball to win the japan series. (kyodo news),
  • The japan series is won by the hokkaido nippon-ham fighters in baseball. (kyodo news),

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October 29, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9099 EUR
  • 1 USD = 1.3154 AUD
  • 1 USD = 18.95 MXN
  • 1 GBP = 1.6042 AUD
  • 1 GBP = 1.6296 CAD

October 29, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
  • Juventus - Napoli : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Eupen - Lokeren : 2 - 2
  • Genk - Westerlo : 2 - 1
  • St Truiden - Charleroi : 2 - 2
  • Waregem - Club Brugge : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
  • Darmstadt - RB Leipzig : 0 - 2
  • Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0
  • Mainz - Ingolstadt : 2 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - Freiburg : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 1
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October 29, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 29, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 2016.

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Who was born on October 29, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 5 months old,

or 89 months

or 386 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2708 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2016?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 29, 2016.

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October 29, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 2016:

  • Norman Brokaw
  • Roland Dyens
  • Pen Sovan
  • Christiane Gilles

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Duanne Allman

    Duane Allman was an American guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

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October 29, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 2016:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 2016:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 29, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Closer
  2. - Starboy
  3. - Heathens
  4. - Let Me Love You
  5. - 24K Magic

October 29, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 29, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Starboy
  2. - Broccoli
  3. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
  4. - One Dance
  5. - Needed Me

October 29, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 29, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - La Bicicleta
  3. - Duele El Corazon
  4. - Safari
  5. - Chillax

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October 29, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 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

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Jake Szymanski

Starring: Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza

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

October 29, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:

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

Speechless

Speechless

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Blu Fox

Motherland

Motherland

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Ramona S. Diaz

October 29, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 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

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)

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 October 29, 2016?

On October 29, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 2016?

On October 29, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 2016?

On October 29, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 2016?

October 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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