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October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016, was a Monday. It was the 291st day of 2016. The decade was the 2010s.

7 years, 5 months, and 12 days have passed since October 17, 2016.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016:

  • United States: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers
  • United Kingdom: "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 17, 2016

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Heathens - twenty one pilots
  • Starboy - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
  • Let Me Love You - DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber
Play the top singles from 2016
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2016. Let us take you back to the peak days of Desiigner, Sia, Drake and The Chainsmokers.
The Accountant

Top movie

The movie "The Accountant" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 2,720 days ago. Approximately 91 months have passed. It was the 291st day of 2016, in week 42. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 30 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 17, 2016

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is October 17, 2016, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Closer" by The Chainsmokers is at the top of the singles charts, while "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Accountant is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "The Big Bang Theory", "Black Mirror", and "Orange Is the New Black".

It's 2016, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Lukas Graham, Sia, Mike Posner, The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris. The 2016 United States presidential election is in full swing, with Hillary Clinton facing off against Donald Trump. A video clip of Danielle Bregoli shouting "Catch me outside, how about that?" is going viral as social media users repeatedly mimic her catch phrase.

The "Evil Kermit" meme is currently going viral, as people use the format to describe their battles with their inner conscience. The 2016 US presidential election has been engulfed by a number of dramatic events. Russia has been publicly accused of trying to interfere with the election. The Washington Post has released an audio of Republican nominee Donald Trump making lewd remarks about grabbing women "by the p***y." Wikileaks has just released private emails belonging to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Fidel Castro, Big Syke, George Michael, and Carrie Fisher would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Minecraft", "Dying Light", "Cities: Skylines", and "Mafia III". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Paw Patrol", "Henry Danger", and "The Loud House". Children are playing with toys such as Cards Against Humanity, the PlayStation 4, Shopkins Small Mart Playset, and Hatchimals.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 17, 2016.

  • 2016 United States presidential election.

    2016 United States presidential election

    The campaign for the 2016 United States presidential election was in full swing at this time, as Republican candidate Donald Trump was taking on Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton.
  • Cash Me Ousside.

    Cash Me Ousside

    A video clip of 13-year-old Danielle Bregoli shouting "Catch me outside, how about that?" on Dr. Phil went viral at this time. A clip of the segment was uploaded to YouTube on September 15th, 2016.
  • Bottle flipping.

    Bottle flipping

    In late 2016, bottle flipping became a worldwide trend. The fad became so popular that a number of schools actually banned it.
  • 2016 clown sightings.

    2016 clown sightings

    The "2016 clown phenomenon" was spreading through social media during the autumn of 2016, as multiple sightings of people dressed as evil clowns were reported. Of course, most of these sightings were harmless pranks.
  • Record of the Year: 2016.

    Record of the Year: 2016

    "Hello" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2016's Record of the Year.
  • 2016 in music.

    2016 in music

    Popular music artists in 2016 included Justin Bieber, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna, Drake, Zayn, Lukas Graham, Mike Posner, Fifth Harmony, Desiigner, The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, DJ Snake, Bruno Mars, Adele, Ariana Grande and G-Eazy.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    The best NBA players in 2016 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, DeAndre Jordan, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard.
  • Margot Robbie.

    Margot Robbie

    Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2016.
  • Donald Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Donald Trump was named the Time Person of the Year for 2016 after he defeated Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2016, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suárez, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Gianluigi Buffon and Pepe.
  • 2016 in movies.

    2016 in movies

    Popular movies in 2016 included Arrival, Zootopia, La La Land, Moonlight, The Jungle Book, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets and Zoolander 2.
  • Moonlight.

    Moonlight

    "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 17, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 17, 2016.

  • September 17, 2016: 31 people are injured after two bombs explode in Manhattan and Seaside Park, New Jersey.
  • September 19, 2016: Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt.
  • September 22, 2016: LazyTown actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson announces that he has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer.
  • September 23, 2016: NBA star Kevin Garnett announces his retirement.
  • September 26, 2016: 84 million people tune in to watch the first U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
  • September 27, 2016: Soccer: England manager Sam Allardyce resigns following allegations of malpractice.
  • September 30, 2016: The video game Final Fantasy XV is released.
  • October 2, 2016:
    • American media personality Kim Kardashian is robbed at gunpoint in Paris, France.
    • Golf: The United States wins the 2016 Ryder Cup at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.
  • October 7, 2016:
    • Russia is publicly accused of trying to interfere with the U.S. Presidential Election.
    • Private emails from Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign are released by Wikileaks.
    • Donald Trump's "Grab her by the p*ssy" comments are released by The Washington Post.
  • October 11, 2016: The game "Gears of War 4" is released.
  • This date: October 17, 2016
  • October 21, 2016:
    • DICE's FPS game Battlefield 1 is released on Windows, the PS4 and the XBox One.
    • The strategy game Civilization VI is released.
  • October 26, 2016: Protesters in South Korea call on president Park Geun-hye to step down.
  • October 28, 2016:
    • Respawn Entertainment's "Titanfall 2" is released.
    • The song "Bad and Boujee" is released by hip-hop group Migos.
  • November 2, 2016: Baseball: The Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
  • November 4, 2016:
    • The FPS game Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is released on the XBox One, PS4 and Windows.
    • The film "Trolls" is released in movie theaters.
  • November 6, 2016: The final episode of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" is aired.
  • November 7, 2016: Singer Leonard Cohen passes away from leukemia at the age of 82.
  • November 8, 2016: Donald Trump is elected as the President of the United States.
  • November 12, 2016:
    • UFC 205: Conor McGregor knocks out Eddie Alvarez in the second round.
    • Thousands of people gather in Seoul to demand the resignation of president Park Geun-hye.
  • November 15, 2016: The YouTube channel "5-Minute Crafts" is launched.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 17, 2016, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 17, 2016 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
Television shows

TV series on October 17, 2016

People in October 2016 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 2016.

Narcos - Season 2
Narcos - Season 2
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 2016

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2016

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2016.

Gears of War 4 2016
Gears of War 4
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
Forza Horizon 3 2016
Forza Horizon 3
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Pokemon Go 2016
Pokemon Go
Doom 2016
Doom
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on October 17, 2016?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2016.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 17, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 17.

Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel

Stunt performer Deceased
Born on October 17, 1938
He was not alive on this date.

Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald

Comedian Deceased
Born on October 17, 1959
He turned 57 on this day in 2016.

Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley

Musician
Born on October 17, 1968
He turned 48 on this day in 2016.

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean

Singer
Born on October 17, 1969
He turned 47 on this day in 2016.

Nancy Sullivan

Nancy Sullivan

Actress
Born on October 17, 1969
She turned 47 on this day in 2016.

Chris Kirkpatrick

Chris Kirkpatrick

NSYNC
Born on October 17, 1971
He turned 45 on this day in 2016.

Eminem

Eminem

Rap singer
Born on October 17, 1972
He turned 44 on this day in 2016.

Simon Harris

Simon Harris

Irish politician
Born on October 17, 1986
He turned 30 on this day in 2016.

Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira

Brazilian MMA fighter
Born on October 17, 1989
He turned 27 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 17, 2016.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 17, 2016 was most likely conceived around January 25, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 17, 2016 is close to July 10, 2017.

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Stats for October 17, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 17, 2016:

  • 2,720 days have passed since this date.
  • 388 weeks have passed.
  • 235,011,600 seconds have passed since October 17, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 274,180,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 121,265,985,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 39,168,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 20,210,998 steps. That's roughly 8,983 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,820,139 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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