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July 31, 2016

July 31, 2016, was a Sunday. It was 7 years, 8 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on July 31, 2016:

  • The FBI begins to investigate Donald Trump's campaign to see if it has been coordinating with Russia.
Song charts

Popular songs

On July 31, 2016, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

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

The music charts on July 31, 2016

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
  • Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
  • This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna
  • Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya
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.
Jason Bourne

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Jason Bourne".

Facts

This date occurred 2,825 days ago. Approximately 94 months have passed. It was the 213th day of 2016, in week 30. 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. 31 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to July 31, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is July 31, 2016, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

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 Jason Bourne 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 "America's Next Top Model", "American Horror Story", "Elementary", and "Catfish: The TV Show". 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 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. An augmented reality mobile game called Pokémon GO has recently been released. The game is rapidly rising in popularity.

Hillary Clinton has just defeated Bernie Sanders to become nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election. A meme called "Arthur's Fist" is going viral on the Internet. The reaction image, which is used to highlight infuriating situations, features Arthur from the TV series holding a clinched fist. 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 "Cities: Skylines", "Rocket League", "FIFA 16", and "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Adventure Time", "Sheriff Callie's Wild West", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", and "Bunnicula". Children are playing with toys such as Cards Against Humanity, the Xbox One, Star Wars BB-8 toy droid, and Max Tow Truck.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 31, 2016.

  • Hillary Clinton becomes the Democratic nominee.

    Hillary Clinton becomes the Democratic nominee

    At the end of July 2016, Hillary Clinton was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election.
  • Stranger Things makes its debut.

    Stranger Things makes its debut

    On July 15th, 2016, the sci-fi drama series "Stranger Things" made its debut on Netflix.
  • Pokémon GO.

    Pokémon GO

    Throughout July and August of 2016, an augmented reality mobile game called Pokémon GO became insanely popular.
  • Brexit.

    Brexit

    On June 24th, 2016, it was announced that 52% of British people had voted in favor of leaving the European Union.
  • 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.
  • 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 July 31, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 31, 2016.

  • 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.
  • July 17, 2016: Three police officers are shot dead by a former marine in an ambush attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • July 22, 2016:
    • The movie Star Trek Beyond (2016) is released in movie theaters.
    • Soccer: Sam Allardyce becomes the new manager of England.
  • July 26, 2016:
    • Hillary Clinton is nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election.
    • 19 people are stabbed to death at a care home for disabled people in Sagamihara, Japan.
  • July 27, 2016: US presidential candidate Donald Trump says that he hopes Russia can find Hillary Clinton's missing emails.
  • July 29, 2016:
    • The video game Batman: Return to Arkham is released on the PS4 and XBO.
    • The song "Closer" is released by the Chainsmokers.
  • This date: July 31, 2016
  • August 2, 2016: Instagram launches its new "Instagram Stories" feature.
  • August 5, 2016:
    • The film "Suicide Squad" is released in movie theaters.
    • The 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • August 8, 2016:
    • Soccer: Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United.
    • South Korean girl group "Blackpink" release their debut album, Square One.
  • August 9, 2016: Football: Everton defender John Stones joins Manchester City.
  • August 11, 2016: A video is released showing former Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
  • August 17, 2016: American media executive Steve Bannon is appointed as the chief executive of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
  • August 18, 2016: It is announced that American blog Gawker will be ceasing all operations.
  • August 19, 2016: The song "Still Falling for You" is released by Ellie Goulding.
  • August 20, 2016: UFC 202: Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in a rematch.
  • August 24, 2016: 299 people die after an earthquake strikes Central Italy.
  • August 28, 2016: "Formation" by Beyonce wins Video of the Year at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 29, 2016: Actor Gene Wilder passes away at the age of 83.
  • August 30, 2016: The expansion pack World of Warcraft: Legion is released on PC and Mac.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 31, 2016, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 31, 2016 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
Television shows

Television shows in July 2016

In July 2016, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from July 2016.

Stranger Things
Stranger Things
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2016

If you were a kid on July 31, 2016, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
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
Toys

Toys in 2016

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 July 2016.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Human: Fall Flat 2016
Human: Fall Flat
Pokemon Go 2016
Pokemon Go
Inside 2016
Inside
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Overwatch 2016
Overwatch
Doom 2016
Doom
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Hitman 2016
Hitman
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4

Were you born on July 31, 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 July 31, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 31.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Actor
Born on July 31, 1962
He turned 54 on this day in 2016.

J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling

Author
Born on July 31, 1965
She turned 51 on this day in 2016.

Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert

Rapper
Born on July 31, 1994
He turned 22 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 31, 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 July 31, 2016 was most likely conceived around November 8, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 31, 2016 is close to April 23, 2017.

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Stats for July 31, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 31, 2016:

  • 2,825 days have passed since this date.
  • 403 weeks have passed.
  • 244,080,000 seconds have passed since July 31, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 284,760,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 125,945,280,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 40,680,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 20,990,880 steps. That's roughly 9,329 miles.
  • 2,928,960 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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