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December 26, 2016

December 26, 2016, was a Monday. It was 7 years, 10 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 26, 2016, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd
  • United Kingdom: "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul

The music charts on December 26, 2016

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane
  • Starboy - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • 24K Magic - Bruno Mars
  • Side To Side - Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".

Facts

This date was 2,887 days ago. Approximately 96 months have passed. It was the 361st day of 2016, in week 52. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2017 was just 5 days away. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 32 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 26, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Monday, December 26, 2016. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Christmas Day of 2016 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. In America, the song "Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd is at the top of the singles charts, while "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 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. Newly released robot toys called "Hatchimals" are in high demand.

Sports teams, celebrities, and politicians are taking part in a new viral trend called the "Mannequin Challenge". On the Internet, people are making memes and statuses about how terrible 2016 has been. Apple have just released "AirPods", which are a wireless set of bluetooth earbuds.

The Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, has just been assassinated by an off-duty police officer. Singer George Michael has passed away at the age of 53. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Hurt, E-Dubble, Bill Paxton, and Chuck Berry would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Hawaii Five-0", "Bob's Burgers", "Once Upon a Time", and "Lucifer". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Fallout 4", "Doom", "FIFA 17", and "Watch Dogs 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Liv and Maddie", "Paw Patrol", and "The Thundermans".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa, and Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 26, 2016, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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: December 26, 2016 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 26, 2016.

  • Christmas Day 2016 has just passed.

    Christmas Day 2016 has just passed

    Christmas Day of 2016 had just passed. Many people were relaxing, meeting up with friends, and spending time with their families.
  • Andrei Karlov is assassinated on camera.

    Andrei Karlov is assassinated on camera

    On December 19th, 2016, off-duty Turkish police officer Mevlut Mert Altıntaş murdered Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov while he was speaking to journalists at an art exhibition in Ankara, Turkey. Following the shooting, Altıntaş was shot dead by Turkish security forces.
  • Mannequin Challenge.

    Mannequin Challenge

    A viral Internet video trend called the "Mannequin Challenge" became popular in November 2016.
  • 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 December 26, 2016.

  • November 28, 2016: 71 people, including members of the Brazilian football club Chapecoense, are killed after LaMia Flight 2933 crashes near Medellín, Colombia.
  • November 29, 2016: The game Final Fantasy XV is released.
  • November 30, 2016: Soccer: Gareth Southgate becomes the new England manager.
  • December 1, 2016: In response to extremely low approval ratings, French president Francois Hollande announces that he will be stepping down after his term finishes.
  • December 2, 2016:
    • Ghost Ship: 36 people lose their lives in a fire at a warehouse in Oakland, California.
    • Childish Gambino releases his album "Awaken, My Love!".
  • December 4, 2016:
    • Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • New Zealand Prime Minister John Key unexpectedly resigns in order to spend more time with his family.
  • December 5, 2016: Outlawz rapper Big Syke (aka Mussolini) passes away at the age of 48.
  • December 8, 2016: Microsoft purchases LinkedIn.
  • December 9, 2016: South Korean president Park Geun-hye is impeached due to a political scandal.
  • December 10, 2016: The divorce of Khloé Kardashian and former NBA player Lamar Odom is finalized.
  • December 12, 2016:
    • Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the 2016 Ballon d'Or.
    • Celebrities and influencers such as Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski promote the upcoming "Fyre Festival" on their Instagram pages.
  • December 13, 2016:
    • Sundance Head wins the eleventh season of The Voice.
    • The first Airpods are released by Apple.
  • December 15, 2016: American sports reporter Craig Sager dies from leukemia at the age of 65.
  • December 17, 2016: Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 18, 2016: Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor passes away at the age of 99.
  • December 19, 2016:
    • The Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, is assassinated by an off-duty police officer.
    • 12 pedestrians are killed after a truck is deliberately driven into a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany.
  • December 21, 2016:
    • The film Assassin's Creed (2016) is released in movie theaters.
    • The animated musical film "Sing" is released in movie theaters.
  • December 25, 2016: Singer George Michael passes away at the age of 53.
  • This date: December 26, 2016
  • December 27, 2016: Actress Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60.
  • January 1, 2017: 39 people are killed when ISIS attacks the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • January 6, 2017: The songs "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill" are released by Ed Sheeran.
  • January 12, 2017: The song "Despacito" is released by Luis Fonsi.
  • January 13, 2017: The Chainsmokers release their single "Paris".
  • January 14, 2017: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard finalize their divorce.
  • January 15, 2017: Former WWF wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka dies at the age of 73.
  • January 17, 2017:
    • The sentence of Chelsea Manning is commuted by President Barack Obama.
    • The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is suspended after nearly three years.
  • January 20, 2017:
    • Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
    • The biographical drama film "The Founder", starring Michael Keaton, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 21, 2017: The Women's March on Washington takes place a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
  • January 25, 2017:
    • English actor John Hurt passes away at the age of 77.
    • American actress Mary Tyler Moore passes away at the age of 80.
Television shows

TV shows in 2016

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

TV shows from December 2016.

The Crown
The Crown
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 26, 2016

If you were a kid on December 26, 2016, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Mech-X4
Mech-X4
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2016

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

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 December 2016.

Dead Rising 4 2016
Dead Rising 4
Final Fantasy XV 2016
Final Fantasy XV
Watch Dogs 2 2016
Watch Dogs 2
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2016
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Titanfall 2 2016
Titanfall 2
Battlefield 1 2016
Battlefield 1
Civilization VI 2016
Civilization VI
Gears of War 4 2016
Gears of War 4
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
Forza Horizon 3 2016
Forza Horizon 3
FIFA 17 2016
FIFA 17
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Were you born on December 26, 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 December 26, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 26.

Mao Zedong

Mao Zedong

Chinese leader Deceased
Born on December 26, 1893
He was not alive on this date.

Phil Spector

Phil Spector

American record producer Deceased
Born on December 26, 1939
He turned 77 on this day in 2016.

Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich

Drummer
Born on December 26, 1963
He turned 53 on this day in 2016.

Jade Thirlwall

Jade Thirlwall

Little Mix
Born on December 26, 1992
She turned 24 on this day in 2016.

Swavy

Swavy

TikTok personality Deceased
Born on December 26, 2002
He turned 14 on this day in 2016.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 26:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 26, 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 December 26, 2016 was most likely conceived around April 4, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 26, 2016 is close to September 18, 2017.

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Stats for December 26, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 26, 2016:

  • 2,887 days have passed since this date.
  • 412 weeks have passed.
  • 249,436,800 seconds have passed since December 26, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 291,009,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 128,709,388,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 41,572,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,451,565 steps. That's roughly 9,534 miles.
  • 2,993,242 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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