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December 16, 2015

December 16, 2015, was a Wednesday. It was 9 years and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 16, 2015:

  • United States: "Hello" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 16, 2015

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Hello - Adele
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Hotline Bling - Drake
  • What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
  • The Hills - The Weeknd
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Top movie

The movie "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 3,295 days ago. Approximately 110 months have passed. It was the 350th day of 2015, in week 51. The decade was the 2010s. The end of 2015 was just 15 days away. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 37 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 16, 2015

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The Christmas season of 2015 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Hello" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. People are using the Internet slang phrase "Netflix and chill" as a euphemism for sexual activity.

Meanwhile, a gesture called "the dab" has become the latest trend. Sports stars in particular are starting to incorporate the move into their celebrations. The MMA world is in shock after Conor McGregor knocks out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194. Jordan Smith has just won the ninth season of The Voice.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lemmy, David Bowie, Angela Raiola, and Rob Ford would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Luther", "Homeland", "Rick and Morty", and "Better Call Saul". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mortal Kombat X", "Lego Jurassic World", "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain", and "Just Cause 3".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Austin & Ally", "Doc McStuffins", "Bunk'd", and "Game Shakers". Popular toys at the moment include LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter, Barbie Saddle n Ride, Zoomer Dino, and Crayola Paint Maker.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 16, 2015, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 16, 2015 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 16, 2015.

  • Christmas 2015.

    Christmas 2015

    The Christmas period of 2015 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • 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 December 16, 2015.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 16, 2015.

  • November 17, 2015:
    • Actor Charlie Sheen announces that he is HIV positive.
    • The first same-sex marriages in the Republic of Ireland take place.
    • The video game "Star Wars Battlefront" is released.
    • Mens magazine FHM announces that it will be suspending its publication.
  • November 18, 2015: Former New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu passes away at the age of 40 due to a kidney condition.
  • November 20, 2015:
    • The movie "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" is released.
    • The video game Roblox is released on the Xbox One.
  • November 21, 2015: The Belgium city of Brussels goes into a security lockdown due to information about a potential terrorist attack.
  • November 24, 2015: Turkey shoots down a Russian military jet at the border between Turkey and Syria.
  • November 25, 2015: A security lockdown in Brussels is lifted following 16 arrests and 20 raids on suspected terrorists.
  • November 28, 2015: Boxing: Tyson Fury defeats Wladimir Klitschko.
  • November 29, 2015: NBA star Kobe Bryant announces that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
  • December 1, 2015: James Charles creates his YouTube channel.
  • December 2, 2015:
    • 14 people are shot dead in a terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.
    • Kylian MbappĂ© makes his first team debut for Monaco.
  • December 6, 2015:
    • Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Justin Bieber releases his song "Love Yourself".
  • December 12, 2015: UFC 194: Conor McGregor knocks out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.
  • December 14, 2015: Eastenders actress Sian Blake is murdered by her partner.
  • December 15, 2015:
    • Jordan Smith wins the ninth season of The Voice.
    • American rapper Desiigner releases his song "Panda".
  • This date: December 16, 2015
  • December 17, 2015:
    • Football: Chelsea sack manager Jose Mourinho for the second time.
    • Hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is arrested for securities fraud.
  • December 18, 2015:
    • Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released in cinemas.
    • The first season of Making a Murderer is released on Netflix.
  • December 19, 2015: Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 20, 2015: Soccer: Bayern Munich announce that Carlo Ancelotti will become their next manager at the end of the season.
  • December 21, 2015:
    • Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from football for eight years.
    • Soccer: Irish winger Damien Duff announces his retirement.
  • December 24, 2015: Rapper Lil Yachty rises to fame after his song "One Night" is used in a viral comedy sketch on YouTube.
  • December 28, 2015: English musician Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister passes away after a short battle with cancer.
  • December 29, 2015: Glee actor Mark Salling is arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
  • January 8, 2016: Mexican drug lord El Chapo is recaptured following his escape from prison.
  • January 10, 2016:
    • English musician David Bowie passes away after an 18-month battle with cancer.
    • The final episode of "Austin & Ally" is aired on TV.
  • January 11, 2016: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2015 Ballon d'Or.
  • January 12, 2016: The game "Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India" is released.
  • January 13, 2016: It is reported that One Direction's hiatus will be a permanent split.
  • January 14, 2016: English actor Alan Rickman passes away due to pancreatic cancer.
Television shows

TV series on December 16, 2015

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 16, 2015:

TV shows from December 2015.

Narcos - Season 1
Narcos - Season 1
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 16, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2015.

Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Star Wars Battlefront 2015
Star Wars Battlefront
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
FIFA 16 2015
FIFA 16
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
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World

Were you born on December 16, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

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 December 16, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 16.

Xander Berkeley

Xander Berkeley

Actor
Born on December 16, 1955
He turned 60 on this day in 2015.

Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on December 16, 1961
He was not alive on this date.

Michael McCary

Michael McCary

Boyz II Men
Born on December 16, 1971
He turned 44 on this day in 2015.

Brodie Lee

Brodie Lee

Wrestler Deceased
Born on December 16, 1979
He turned 36 on this day in 2015.

Mats Hummels

Mats Hummels

German soccer player
Born on December 16, 1988
He turned 27 on this day in 2015.

Kai Cenat

Kai Cenat

Streamer
Born on December 16, 2001
He turned 14 on this day in 2015.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 16, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron 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 December 16, 2015 was most likely conceived around March 25, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 16, 2015 is close to September 7, 2016.

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Stats for December 16, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 16, 2015:

  • 3,295 days have passed since this date.
  • 470 weeks have passed.
  • 284,688,000 seconds have passed since December 16, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 332,136,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 146,899,008,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 47,448,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 24,483,168 steps. That's roughly 10,881 miles.
  • 3,416,256 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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