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September 16, 2016

September 16, 2016, was a Friday. It was 8 years, 2 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on September 16, 2016:

  • The biographical political thriller Snowden (2016) is released in movie theaters.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 16, 2016:

  • United States: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers
  • United Kingdom: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 16, 2016

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
  • Heathens - twenty one pilots
  • Ride - twenty one pilots
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.
Sully

Top movie

The movie "Sully" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 2,989 days ago. Approximately 100 months have passed. It was the 260th day of 2016, in week 37. 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 September 16, 2016

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, September 16, 2016. Babies who are 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. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. The song "Closer" by The Chainsmokers 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 Sully 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. On Netflix, the second season of Narcos has just been released. 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.

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 "America's Next Top Model", "The Americans", "House of Cards", and "Lucifer". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Halo 5: Guardians", "Fallout 4", "Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens", and "Pokemon Go".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Teen Wolf", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "Blaze and the Monster Machines". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, Max Tow Truck, Crayola Paint Maker, and MiP (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 16, 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 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 16, 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 16, 2016.

  • 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.
  • Hillary Clinton faints.

    Hillary Clinton faints

    Hillary Clinton's health became a big talking point around this time after the presidential candidate fainted during a 9/11 memorial in New York City.
  • 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 16, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to September 16, 2016.

  • 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.
  • September 2, 2016:
    • The second season of Narcos is released on Netflix.
    • American music manager Jerry Heller dies from a heart attack.
  • 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.
  • This date: September 16, 2016
  • 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.
  • October 11, 2016: The game "Gears of War 4" is released.
Television shows

TV series on September 16, 2016

TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 16.

Charles Haughey

Charles Haughey

Irish prime minister Deceased
Born on September 16, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

B.B. King

B.B. King

Musician Deceased
Born on September 16, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Actor Deceased
Born on September 16, 1927
He was not alive on this date.

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Actor
Born on September 16, 1952
He turned 64 on this day in 2016.

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Illusionist
Born on September 16, 1956
He turned 60 on this day in 2016.

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas

Singer
Born on September 16, 1992
He turned 24 on this day in 2016.

Joji

Joji

Internet personality
Born on September 16, 1993
He turned 23 on this day in 2016.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on September 16:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on September 16, 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 16, 2016 was most likely conceived around December 25, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 16, 2016 is close to June 9, 2017.

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Stats for September 16, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 16, 2016:

  • 2,989 days have passed since this date.
  • 427 weeks have passed.
  • 258,253,200 seconds have passed since September 16, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 301,295,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 133,258,651,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 43,042,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 22,209,775 steps. That's roughly 9,871 miles.
  • 3,099,038 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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