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June 16, 2016

June 16, 2016, was a Thursday. It was 8 years, 6 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on June 16, 2016:

  • Labour Party MP Jo Cox is murdered in Birstall, England.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 16, 2016:

  • United States: "One Dance" by Drake
  • United Kingdom: "One Dance" by Drake

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 16, 2016

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
  • Panda - Desiigner
  • Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
  • Work From Home - Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  • Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya
Play the top songs 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 Conjuring 2

Top movie

The movie "The Conjuring 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 3,112 days ago. Approximately 104 months have passed. It was the 168th day of 2016, in week 24. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 35 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 16, 2016

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, June 16, 2016. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 2016 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

The song "One Dance" by Drake is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Conjuring 2 is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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. Hillary Clinton has become a source of amusement after she tweets "Delete your account." at Donald Trump. Gawker Media has just filed for bankruptcy after losing a legal battle with Hulk Hogan.

The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship is taking place in France. People are in shock following the murder of American singer and Youtube star Christina Grimmie in Orlando, Florida. America is in shock following a mass shooting inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The terrorist attack has left 49 people dead.

The killing of a gorilla called Harambe back in May continues to be a topic of conversation. Harambe has achieved a cult-like status, as memes and over-the-top tributes continue to be made in his memory. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grimm", "Black Mirror", "Jane the Virgin", and "Better Call Saul".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Cities: Skylines", "Star Wars Battlefront", "Hitman", and "Doom". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Pretty Little Liars", "Blaze and the Monster Machines", and "Shimmer and Shine". Popular toys at the moment include Shopkins Small Mart Playset, Cool Baker Magic Mixer, Simon Swipe, and MiP (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 16, 2016, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 16, 2016 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 16, 2016.

  • The Pulse nightclub shooting occurs.

    The Pulse nightclub shooting occurs

    On June 12th, 2016, a 29-year-old Islamic terrorist called Omar Mateen shot 49 people dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen was later shot by police following a 3-hour standoff.
  • Christina Grimmie is murdered.

    Christina Grimmie is murdered

    On June 10th, 2016, popular Youtube star Christina Grimmie was shot and killed by a deranged fan in Orlando, Florida. She was only 22 years old.
  • Gawker files for bankruptcy.

    Gawker files for bankruptcy

    It was around this time that American blog Gawker filed for bankruptcy. In March of 2016, a court in Florida had ordered the company to pay Hulk Hogan $140 million in damages for invading his privacy.
  • UEFA Euro 2016.

    UEFA Euro 2016

    The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship was being held in France at this time. Portugal won the competition after an unexpected goal from Eder secured them a 1-0 victory over France in extra time.
  • Harambe.

    Harambe

    On May 28th, 2016, a gorilla called Harambe was shot dead after a three-year-old boy climbed into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo. The video of the shooting gained international attention and led to a series of Internet memes.
  • Brexit Referendum.

    Brexit Referendum

    The run-up to the Brexit referendum occurred during this period.
  • 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 June 16, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 16, 2016.

  • May 19, 2016: Boxer Manny Pacquiao is elected as a senator in the Philippines.
  • May 21, 2016: Manchester United win the FA Cup after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 in Extra Time.
  • May 22, 2016: It is announced that actor Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard have separated after one year of marriage.
  • May 23, 2016: Soccer: Manchester United sack manager Louis van Gaal.
  • May 24, 2016: Alisan Porter wins the tenth season of The Voice.
  • May 25, 2016: Soccer: Arsenal sign Granit Xhaka from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
  • May 27, 2016: Football: Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Manchester United.
  • May 28, 2016:
    • Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League Final after they defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties.
    • A gorilla called Harambe is shot dead after a child falls into his enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo.
    • NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones is shot dead after mistakenly breaking into the wrong apartment in Dallas, Texas.
  • June 1, 2016: Former WWF wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka is deemed not mentally competent to stand trial for the murder of his former girlfriend Nancy Argentino back in 1983.
  • June 3, 2016: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74.
  • June 6, 2016: MMA fighter Kimbo Slice suddenly passes away at the age of 42.
  • June 7, 2016: Zynga closes their social media game "Mafia Wars" after eight years.
  • June 9, 2016:
    • Hillary Clinton tweets "Delete your account." at Donald Trump.
    • Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren endorse Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee for the 2012 election.
  • June 10, 2016:
    • The 2016 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016) begins in France.
    • The movie Warcraft is released in movie theaters.
    • Gawker Media files for bankruptcy.
    • American singer and YouTube star Christina Grimmie is shot and killed in Orlando, Florida.
  • June 12, 2016: An Islamic terrorist called Omar Mateen opens fire and kills 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
  • June 14, 2016: Soccer: Everton appoint Ronald Koeman as their new manager.
  • This date: June 16, 2016
  • June 19, 2016:
    • The Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA Finals after they defeat the Golden State Warriors by 4-3.
    • The Cleveland sports curse comes to an end.
    • The Game of Thrones episode "Battle of the Bastards" is aired: Ramsay Bolton is defeated and killed by Jon Snow.
    • Actor Anton Yelchin passes away after a freak car accident.
  • June 23, 2016: The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union.
  • June 24, 2016:
    • The movie Independence Day: Resurgence, starring Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, is released in movie theaters.
    • The British Pound tumbles to a 30-year low following the UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union.
    • British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns after Britain votes to leave the European Union.
  • June 26, 2016: The Game of Thrones episode "The Winds of Winter" is aired: Cersei Lannister kills all of her enemies using wildfire.
  • June 30, 2016: UK politics: Theresa May and Michael Gove announce that they will be running for the leadership of the Conservative Party.
  • July 1, 2016:
    • Zlatan Ibrahimovic transfers to Manchester United.
    • Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of Bayern Munich.
  • July 3, 2016: Soccer: Antonio Conte becomes the new manager of Chelsea FC.
  • July 5, 2016:
    • Soccer: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres permanently returns to his old club Atlético Madrid.
    • Missouri crime: Gypsy Rose Blanchard pleads guilty to the murder of her mother Dee Dee and is sentenced to 10 years in prison.
    • A 37-year-old black man called Alton Sterling is shot dead by police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • July 6, 2016: The augmented reality mobile game "Pokémon GO" is released.
  • July 10, 2016:
    • Portugal win the 2016 UEFA European Championship after an extra time goal from Eder helps them secure a 1-0 victory over France.
    • Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich is murdered in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
  • July 11, 2016:
    • Love Island: Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey are crowned as winners.
    • NBA star Tim Duncan announces his retirement.
  • July 12, 2016: US Senator Bernie Sanders endorses Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for the 2016 election.
  • July 13, 2016: Theresa May becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
  • July 14, 2016: 87 people are killed in Nice, France when a cargo truck is driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day.
  • July 15, 2016:
    • The movie Ghostbusters (a reboot of the original) is released in movie theaters.
    • The first season of Stranger Things is released on Netflix.
    • Donald Trump announces Mike Pence as his running mate.
    • A faction within the Turkish Armed Forces attempts a coup d'état against President Erdoğan and his government.
Television shows

TV series on June 16, 2016

TV audiences were watching the following shows on June 16, 2016:

TV shows from June 2016.

Lucifer
Lucifer
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
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.
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on June 16, 2016

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2016:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2016

Toys and games that were popular in 2016:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 2016.

Overwatch 2016
Overwatch
Doom 2016
Doom
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Dark Souls III 2016
Dark Souls III
Hitman 2016
Hitman
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
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

Were you born on June 16, 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 June 16, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Geronimo

Geronimo

Historical figure Deceased
Born on June 16, 1829
He was not alive on this date.

The Ultimate Warrior

The Ultimate Warrior

Wrestler Deceased
Born on June 16, 1959
He was not alive on this date.

Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp

German football manager
Born on June 16, 1967
He turned 49 on this day in 2016.

MC Ren

MC Ren

Rapper
Born on June 16, 1969
He turned 47 on this day in 2016.

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Rap artist Deceased
Born on June 16, 1971
He was not alive on this date.

Camila Morrone

Camila Morrone

Model
Born on June 16, 1997
She turned 19 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on June 16, 2016.

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 June 16, 2016 was most likely conceived around September 24, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 16, 2016 is close to March 9, 2017.

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Stats for June 16, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 16, 2016:

  • 3,112 days have passed since this date.
  • 444 weeks have passed.
  • 268,880,400 seconds have passed since June 16, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 313,693,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 138,742,286,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 44,813,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 23,123,714 steps. That's roughly 10,277 miles.
  • 3,226,565 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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