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October 10, 2016

October 10, 2016, was a Monday. It was 8 years and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 10, 2016:

  • United States: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers
  • United Kingdom: "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 10, 2016

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

  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Heathens - twenty one pilots
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
  • Let Me Love You - DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
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The Girl on the Train

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Girl on the Train" was at the top of the box office on October 10, 2016.

Facts

This date was 2,945 days ago. Approximately 98 months have passed. It was the 284th day of 2016, in week 41. 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 33 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 10, 2016

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, October 10, 2016. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Closer" by The Chainsmokers is at the top of the singles charts, while "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Girl on the Train 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. A video clip of Danielle Bregoli shouting "Catch me outside, how about that?" is going viral as social media users repeatedly mimic her catch phrase. The "Evil Kermit" meme is currently going viral, as people use the format to describe their battles with their inner conscience.

The media is reporting that Kim Kardashian has been robbed at gunpoint in Paris by men disguised as police. The masked men made off with millions of dollars worth of jewellery. The 2016 US presidential election has been engulfed by a number of dramatic events. Russia has been publicly accused of trying to interfere with the election. The Washington Post has released an audio of Republican nominee Donald Trump making lewd remarks about grabbing women "by the p***y." Wikileaks has just released private emails belonging to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, a man called Ken Bone has become an overnight Internet sensation after asking a question during the 2nd presidential debate.

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 "Modern Family", "Line of Duty", "The Goldbergs", and "The Originals". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Sims 4", "Rise of the Tomb Raider", "Hitman", and "Pokemon Go".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Pretty Little Liars", "Paw Patrol", "Henry Danger", and "Stuck in the Middle". Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, Barbie Saddle n Ride, Zoomer Dino, and Kidizoom Smartwatch.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 10, 2016, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 10, 2016 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 10, 2016.

  • 2016 United States presidential election.

    2016 United States presidential election

    The campaign for the 2016 United States presidential election was in full swing at this time, as Republican candidate Donald Trump was taking on Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton.
  • Cash Me Ousside.

    Cash Me Ousside

    A video clip of 13-year-old Danielle Bregoli shouting "Catch me outside, how about that?" on Dr. Phil went viral at this time. A clip of the segment was uploaded to YouTube on September 15th, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 10, 2016.

  • 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.
  • October 4, 2016: Google announces the "Pixel" and the "Pixel XL" smartphones.
  • October 7, 2016:
    • Russia is publicly accused of trying to interfere with the US Presidential Election.
    • Private emails from Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign are released by Wikileaks.
    • Donald Trump's "Grab her by the p*ssy" comments are released by The Washington Post.
  • This date: October 10, 2016
  • October 11, 2016: The game "Gears of War 4" is released.
  • October 20, 2016: Google releases the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.
  • October 21, 2016:
    • DICE's FPS game Battlefield 1 is released on Windows, the PS4 and the XBox One.
    • The strategy game Civilization VI is released.
  • October 26, 2016: Protesters in South Korea call on president Park Geun-hye to step down.
  • October 28, 2016:
    • Respawn Entertainment's "Titanfall 2" is released.
    • The song "Bad and Boujee" is released by hip-hop group Migos.
  • November 2, 2016: Baseball: The Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
  • November 4, 2016:
    • The FPS game Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is released on the XBox One, PS4 and Windows.
    • The film "Trolls" is released in movie theaters.
  • November 6, 2016: The final episode of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" is aired.
  • November 7, 2016: Singer Leonard Cohen passes away from leukemia at the age of 82.
  • November 8, 2016: Donald Trump is elected as the President of the United States.
Television shows

TV shows in 2016

The following TV shows were popular in October 2016:

TV shows from October 2016.

Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 10, 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:

Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2016.

Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
Forza Horizon 3 2016
Forza Horizon 3
FIFA 17 2016
FIFA 17
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
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

Were you born on October 10, 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 October 10, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 10.

Kirsty MacColl

Kirsty MacColl

Singer Deceased
Born on October 10, 1959
She was not alive on this date.

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Actor Deceased
Born on October 10, 1965
He was not alive on this date.

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez

Actor / TV host
Born on October 10, 1973
He turned 43 on this day in 2016.

Mya

Mya

Singer
Born on October 10, 1979
She turned 37 on this day in 2016.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 10:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 10, 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 October 10, 2016 was most likely conceived around January 18, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 10, 2016 is close to July 3, 2017.

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Stats for October 10, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 10, 2016:

  • 2,945 days have passed since this date.
  • 420 weeks have passed.
  • 254,451,600 seconds have passed since October 10, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 296,860,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 131,297,025,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 42,408,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,882,838 steps. That's roughly 9,726 miles.
  • 3,053,419 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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