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September 2, 2016

September 2, 2016, was a Friday. It was 8 years, 3 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on September 2, 2016?

  • American music manager Jerry Heller dies from a heart attack.
  • The second season of Narcos is released on Netflix.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on September 2, 2016:

  • United States: "Cheap Thrills" by Sia
  • United Kingdom: "Cold Water" by Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 2, 2016

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
  • This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna
  • Heathens - twenty one pilots
  • One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
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.
Don't Breathe

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Don't Breathe" was at the top of the box office on September 2, 2016.

Facts

This date was 3,034 days ago. Approximately 101 months have passed. It was the 246th day of 2016, in week 35. 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. The Earth has experienced 34 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to September 2, 2016

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, September 2, 2016. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In the United States, it is the Friday before Labor Day weekend. Many Americans are planning barbecues and other gatherings. In America, the song "Cheap Thrills" by Sia is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cold Water" by Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Don't Breathe is at the top of the box office. Theresa May 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.

The 2016 United States presidential election is in full swing, with Hillary Clinton facing off against Donald Trump. Former congressman Anthony Weiner is in the news again following another sexting scandal. Following recent reports that Weiner "sexted" another woman, his wife Huma Abedin has announced that the couple will be separating. On Netflix, the second season of Narcos has just been released.

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 "Sherlock", "The Walking Dead", "Longmire", and "Lucifer". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Sims 4", "Fallout 4", "Human: Fall Flat", and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Bubble Guppies", "Doc McStuffins", "Sheriff Callie's Wild West", and "Bunnicula". Popular toys at the moment include Zoomer Dino, MiP (robot), Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa, and Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 2, 2016, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • 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: September 2, 2016 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 2, 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 September 2, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to September 2, 2016.

  • 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 the 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.
  • September 1, 2016: The body of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling is discovered nearly 27 years after he was abducted in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
  • This date: September 2, 2016
  • September 3, 2016: The United States and China ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
  • September 7, 2016: It is confirmed that Ariana Grande and Mac Miller are dating.
  • September 11, 2016: US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton faints during a 9/11 memorial in New York.
  • September 13, 2016: Apple releases iOS 10.
  • September 14, 2016: Cash me ousside, how bout dah: Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Barbie) appears on an episode of Dr. Phil.
  • September 16, 2016: The biographical political thriller Snowden (2016) is released in movie theaters.
  • 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 US 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.
Television shows

TV shows in 2016

Television shows that people were watching in September 2016:

TV shows from September 2016.

Narcos - Season 2
Narcos - Season 2
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on September 2, 2016

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

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
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 September 2016.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
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
Doom 2016
Doom
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
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider

Were you born on September 2, 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 September 2, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 2.

Bill Shankly

Bill Shankly

Soccer manager Deceased
Born on September 2, 1913
He was not alive on this date.

Christa McAuliffe

Christa McAuliffe

American school teacher Deceased
Born on September 2, 1948
She was not alive on this date.

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

British politician
Born on September 2, 1962
He turned 54 on this day in 2016.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Actor
Born on September 2, 1964
He turned 52 on this day in 2016.

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek

Actress
Born on September 2, 1966
She turned 50 on this day in 2016.

Sam Rivers

Sam Rivers

Limp Bizkit
Born on September 2, 1977
He turned 39 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on September 2, 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 September 2, 2016 was most likely conceived around December 11, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 2, 2016 is close to May 26, 2017.

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Stats for September 2, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 2, 2016:

  • 3,034 days have passed since this date.
  • 433 weeks have passed.
  • 262,141,200 seconds have passed since September 2, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 305,831,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 135,264,859,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 43,690,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 22,544,143 steps. That's roughly 10,020 miles.
  • 3,145,694 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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