July 5th, 2016
July 5th, 2016, fell on a Tuesday. It was day 187 of 2016. The decade was the 2010s.
4 years, 7 months and 23 days have passed since July 5th, 2016.
On This Date
Events that occurred on July 5th, 2016:
- Soccer: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres permanently returns to his old club Atlético Madrid.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 5th, 2016:
- United States: One Dance - Drake
- United Kingdom: One Dance - Drake
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
- The movie "Finding Dory" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is July 5th, 2016 and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. The 4th of July celebrations in America have come and passed.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. The song One Dance by Drake is on top of the singles charts in both the USA and the United Kingdom. Barack Obama is currently the President of the United States and the movie Finding Dory is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, David Cameron is the current Prime Minister. 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 UEFA European Football Championship is taking place in France.
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. The UK has just voted to leave the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned. The British Pound has tumbled to historic lows in the aftermath of the Brexit vote. In soccer, Manchester United have just announced the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Prison Break", "American Horror Story", "Black Mirror" and "Jane the Virgin". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Black Ops III", "Overwatch", "Tom Clancy's The Division" and "Inside". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Jake and the Never Land Pirates", "Girl Meets World" and "Game Shakers".
Popular toys include the likes of "PlayStation 4", "Xbox One" and "Star Wars BB-8 toy droid".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on July 5th, 2016.
Moonlight
"Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016.
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.
Who were the best football players in 2016?
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.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is named as the Time Person of the Year for 2016.
Margot Robbie
Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie is named as FHM's sexiest woman of the year 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.
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.
Record of the Year: 2016
"Hello" by Adele would go on to win a Grammy for 2016's Record of the Year.
Harambe.
On the 28th of May, 2016, a gorilla called Harambe was shot dead after a three-year-old boy climbed into his enclosure. The video of the shooting gained international attention and led to a series of Internet memes.
UEFA Euro 2016
The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship is held in France. Portugal win the competition after defeating France 1-0 in extra time.
Brexit
On the 24th of June, 2016, it was announced that 52% of British people had voted in favour of leaving the European Union.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
- 4 years, 7 months and 23 days have passed since July 5th, 2016.
- Week Number: This date occurred during Week 27 of 2016.
- Leap Year: 2016 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
- Age: Anyone born on July 5th, 2016, will be 4 years of age.
- Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1467673200.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around July 5th, 2016:
- June 6th, 2016: MMA fighter Kimbo Slice passes away.
- June 7th, 2016: Zynga closes their social media game "Mafia Wars" after eight years.
- June 9th, 2016: Hillary Clinton tweets "Delete your account." at Donald Trump.
- June 10th, 2016: The 2016 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016) begins in France.
- June 10th, 2016: The movie Warcraft is released in movie theaters.
- June 10th, 2016: Gawker Media files for bankruptcy.
- June 11th, 2016: American singer and Youtube star Christina Grimmie is shot and killed in Orlando, Florida.
- June 12th, 2016: An Islamic terrorist called Omar Mateen opens fire and kills 49 people in Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
- June 19th, 2016: The Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA Finals after they defeat the Golden State Warriors by 4-3.
- June 19th, 2016: The Cleveland sports curse comes to an end.
- June 19th, 2016: The Game of Thrones episode "Battle of the Bastards" is aired: Ramsay Bolton is defeated and killed by Jon Snow.
- June 19th, 2016: Actor Anton Yelchin passes away after a freak car accident..
- June 23rd, 2016: The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union.
- June 24th, 2016: The movie Independence Day: Resurgence, starring Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, is released in movie theaters.
- June 24th, 2016: The British Pound tumbles to a 30-year low following the UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union.
- June 24th, 2016: British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns after Britain votes to leave the European Union.
- June 26th, 2016: The Game of Thrones episode "The Winds of Winter" is aired: Cersei Lannister kills all of her enemies using wildfire.
- July 1st, 2016: Zlatan Ibrahimovic transfers to Manchester United.
- July 1st, 2016: Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of Bayern Munich.
- July 3rd, 2016: Soccer: Antonio Conte becomes the new manager of Chelsea FC.
- This date: July 5th, 2016
- July 6th, 2016: Pokemon Go is released.
- July 9th, 2016: UFC 200 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- July 10th, 2016: Portugal win the 2016 UEFA European Championship after an extra time goal from Eder helps them secure a 1-0 victory over France.
- July 10th, 2016: Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich is murdered in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
- July 11th, 2016: Love Island: Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey are crowned as winners.
- July 11th, 2016: NBA star Tim Duncan announces his retirement.
- July 13th, 2016: Theresa May becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- July 14th, 2016: 87 people are killed in Nice, France when a cargo truck is driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day .
- July 15th, 2016: The movie Ghostbusters (a reboot of the original) is released in movie theaters.
- July 15th, 2016: The first season of Stranger Things is released on Netflix.
- July 15th, 2016: Donald Trump announces Mike Pence as his running mate.
- July 22nd, 2016: The movie Star Trek Beyond (2016) is released in movie theaters.
- July 22nd, 2016: Soccer: Sam Allardyce becomes the new manager of England.
- July 26th, 2016: Hillary Clinton is nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election.
- July 29th, 2016: The video game Batman: Return to Arkham is released on the PS4 and XBO.
- July 29th, 2016: The song "Closer" is released by the Chainsmokers.
- July 31st, 2016: The FBI begins to investigate Donald Trump's campaign to see if it has been coordinating with Russia.
- August 2nd, 2016: Instagram launches its new "Instagram Stories" feature.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
- Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 5th, 2016, will have the star sign Cancer.
- However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Gemini.
- Zodiac Element: Water.
- Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
- Native American Zodiac: July 5th, 2016 falls under the Woodpecker.
- Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
Television Shows
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
- Making a Murderer - True crime documentary that aired on Netflix.
- Better Call Saul - Breaking Bad spin-off.
- Jane the Virgin - Romantic drama-comedy series.
- Power - Crime drama.
- Rick and Morty - Adult animated Sci-Fi sitcom.
- Peaky Blinders - British crime series that is set in the 19th century.
- Orange Is the New Black - American comedy-drama about a federal prison.
- House of Cards - Political thriller.
- Black Mirror - Dystopian Sci-Fi series.
- American Horror Story - Anthology horror series.
- Homeland - Spy thriller about CIA operative Carrie Mathison.
- Suits - Legal drama television series.
2016 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2016.
- Game Shakers
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
- Henry Danger
- Girl Meets World
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West
- Paw Patrol
- Doc McStuffins
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
- The Fairly OddParents
- Dora the Explorer
2016 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2016:
- Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
- Inside - Puzzle-platformer adventure game.
- Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Lego-themed action-adventure game.
- Overwatch - Team-based multiplayer first-person shooter.
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End - Action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog.
- Tom Clancy's The Division - Action role-playing game that is online-only.
- Overwatch - Multiplayer FPS game.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III - FPS game developed by Treyarch.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 5th of July:
- July 5th, 1963: Dorien Wilson: Actor.
- July 5th, 1963: Edie Falco: Actress.
- July 5th, 1980: Pauly D: Television personality.
US President
Who was the US President on July 5th, 2016?
- Barack Obama was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 5th, 2016?
- David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
- Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
- A baby that was born on July 5th, 2016 was probably conceived around the 26th of September, 2015. (Rough Estimate).
- The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 5th, 2016 is the 14th of April, 2017. (Rough Estimate).
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Videos
Looking for some nostalgia? Here are some Youtube videos relating to July 5th, 2016. Please note that videos are automatically selected by Youtube and that results may vary! Click on the "Load Next Video" button to view the next video in the search playlist. In many cases, you'll find episodes of old TV shows, documentaries, music videos and soap dramas.
Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about July 5th, 2016.
- 1,699 days have passed since this date.
- 146,797,200 seconds have passed since the July 5th, 2016.
- If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 171,263,400 times.
- Since July 5th, 2016, earth has travelled approximately 75,747,355,200 miles through space.
- If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 24,466,200 times.
- If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 12,624,559 steps. That's about 5,611 miles!
- Since this date, 1,761,566 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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