Saturday December 31, 2016: on this day
December 31, 2016 was the 366th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 2016, who was born and died on December 31, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane), movies (e.g. Collateral Beauty, directed by David Frankel), TV series (e.g. Guyane) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 2016?
- December 31, 2016: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 31, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
- December 31, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 2016?
- December 31, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 2016?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2016?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 2016?
What day of the week was December 31, 2016?
December 31, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 366th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 2016 can also be written as 12/31/2016 in the US and as 31/12/2016 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 2016: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 2016:
- Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
- December 2016 baghdad bombings (ap),
- At least 27 people are killed and more than 50 injured in a pair of bomb explosions that targeted a central baghdad market. (ap),
- War in afghanistan (2001-present: withdrawal u.s. troops afghanistan: the united states withdraws its troops from afghanistan. 8,400 troops remain at four garrisons (kabul kandahar bagram and jalalabad).
- The united states withdraws troops from afghanistan and leaves behind 8,400 troops at four garrisons (kabul kandahar bagram and jalalabad).
- China's largest television network, china central television, has announced a new global media platform that will extend globally and rename the network china global television network.
- Authorities in helsinki, finland detain an unknown driver who drove at high speeds and veered into a crowd. 7 people were injured. authorities quickly conclude no evidence points to a deliberate attack.
- To bring utc closer to mean solar time, authorities add a leap second to december 31. (physics org),
December 31, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Exchange Rates on December 31, 2016:
- 1 USD = 1.3862 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.0178 CHF
- 1 EUR = 1.4566 AUD
- 1 EUR = 1.4089 CAD
- 1 AUD = 0.9671 CAD
December 31, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Barnsley - Birmingham : 2 - 2
- Brentford - Norwich : 0 - 0
- Derby - Wigan : 0 - 0
- Huddersfield - Blackburn : 1 - 1
- Preston - Sheffield Weds : 1 - 1
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Boreham Wood - Eastleigh : 0 - 1
- Gateshead - Barrow : 4 - 1
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Dumbarton - Dundee United : 1 - 0
- Falkirk - Hibernian : 1 - 2
- Queen of Sth - Ayr : 0 - 0
- St Mirren - Morton : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- East Fife - Livingston : 2 - 1
- Queens Park - Stranraer : 0 - 1
- Stenhousemuir - Alloa : 2 - 4
December 31, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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December 31, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 2016 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 08:13 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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Get your map!Who was born on December 31, 2016?
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 7 years 3 months old,
or 87 months and 25 days old,
or 381 weeks and 5 days old,
or 2672 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 2016.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2016?
There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2016?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 31, 2016.
December 31, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 2016:
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
- Derra Ghazal
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
- Justa Mather
Justa Mather was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
- Charl Johan F. Struwig
South African politician known for his contributions to the anti-apartheid movement.
- Khalil Taha
Khalil Taha was a Syrian poet and writer, known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
- Demetrio Románovich Románov
- Robert Taussat
- David Meltzer
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- Aleksi Kivi
Finnish playwright regarded as the national author of Finland.
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December 31, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 2016:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
- The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
- The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
- Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
- Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj - Side To Side
December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2016 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
- The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
- Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
- J. Cole - Deja Vu
- Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
December 31, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2016 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
- Daddy Yankee - Shaky Shaky
- J Balvin Featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky - Safari
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
December 31, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 2016?
On December 31, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2016?
On December 31, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 2016?
On December 31, 2016 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.