New year's day 2016
January 1, 2016! A brand new year had just begun. Here are some notable events and happenings that took place on that day:
News and Events:
- Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks: The city of Sydney, Australia, hosted its annual New Year's Eve fireworks display, which was watched by millions of people around the world.
- US stock market opens: The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ opened for trading on January 1, 2016, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closing at 17,612.33.
- Oil prices plummet: Oil prices continued to fall, with Brent crude oil prices dropping to around $35 per barrel.
- US presidential election: The 2016 United States presidential election was in full swing, with Republican candidates Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio vying for the nomination, while Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O'Malley were competing for their party's nomination.
Sports:
- NFL playoffs: The NFL playoffs were underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Houston Texans 30-0 in the AFC Wild Card Game.
- College football: The College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game was played on January 11, 2016, with Alabama defeating Clemson 45-40.
Music and Entertainment:
- Grammy Awards: The 58th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 15, 2016, with Taylor Swift winning Album of the Year for "1989".
- New Year's Day TV specials: Many TV networks aired special New Year's Day programming, including the annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" on ABC and "New Year's Day" on NBC.
Other notable events:
- Weather: A severe storm system brought heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of the United States, causing travel disruptions and power outages.
- Health and wellness: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the flu season was particularly severe, with widespread outbreaks across the US.
These are just a few of the many events that took place on January 1, 2016. It was a day filled with excitement, celebration, and new beginnings!