Channels news archives 2016
Here are some notable news stories from 2016 that were covered by CNN:
January 2016
- January 6: The United States and other world leaders impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
- January 20: The United States presidential inauguration of Donald Trump takes place.
February 2016
- February 11: The Islamic State claims responsibility for a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey, that kills 10 people.
- February 29: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program.
March 2016
- March 11: A suicide bombing in Brussels, Belgium, kills 32 people and injures hundreds.
- March 24: The United States and other countries launch airstrikes against the Islamic State in Libya.
April 2016
- April 2: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
- April 16: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program.
May 2016
- May 2: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
- May 25: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program.
June 2016
- June 12: A mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, kills 49 people and injures 53.
- June 23: The United Kingdom holds a referendum on leaving the European Union, with 51.9% of voters supporting Brexit.
July 2016
- July 7: A series of terrorist attacks in Nice, France, kills 86 people and injures hundreds.
- July 14: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
August 2016
- August 5: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program.
- August 21: A solar eclipse is visible across North America.
September 2016
- September 11: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
- September 17: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program.
October 2016
- October 7: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
- October 28: The United States presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump takes place.
November 2016
- November 8: The United States presidential election takes place, with Donald Trump winning the presidency.
- November 14: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program.
December 2016
- December 2: A mass shooting at a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, kills 12 people and injures dozens.
- December 19: The United States and other countries impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
These are just a few of the many news stories that were covered by CNN in 2016.