European Council Renegotiation Update
Updates Parliament on negotiations and says the substance of an EU agreement matters more than speed.
Historical events in 2016
405 historical records
January 201614 historical events
Fourth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test.
North Korea Fourth Nuclear Test
North Korea announces its fourth nuclear test explosion, detected by the international monitoring system.
Blackstar
Releases Blackstar on his sixty-ninth birthday, a final studio album made with Tony Visconti and jazz musicians.
Blackstar
Co-produces Blackstar, Bowie's final studio album, released two days before Bowie's death.
Death of David Bowie
Dies in New York two days after the release of Blackstar, closing one of popular music's most influential careers.
Life Chances Programme
Sets out a social reform agenda focused on improving life chances for disadvantaged families.
Defoe Scores Survival Hat Trick Against Swansea
Defoe scores three times in a 4–2 away win over Swansea City, underlining his importance to Sunderland's survival hopes.
JCPOA Implementation Day
JCPOA Implementation Day begins after the IAEA verifies that Iran has completed the nuclear steps required for the agreement's initial implementation.
JCPOA Implementation Day Verification
Announces that Iran completed the nuclear-related preparatory steps required to begin implementation of the JCPOA.
Death of Glenn Frey
Dies in New York, prompting major tributes to his role as Eagles co-founder and songwriter.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Pavel Filip becomes Prime Minister after Parliament confirms his cabinet
Davos Economic Address
Uses the World Economic Forum to discuss Britain's economy, employment and European reform.
Davos EU Reform Case
Uses the World Economic Forum to argue for reform of Britain's European Union membership terms.
February 201620 historical events
EU Renegotiation Progress Statement
Reports to the House of Commons on draft proposals emerging from the European Union renegotiation.
Huth Two Goals at Manchester City
Huth scores twice as Leicester beat Manchester City 3–1 away in a landmark victory during Ranieri's title challenge.
Gravitational Waves
Reitze announces the first direct detection of gravitational waves by the LIGO collaboration
Brexit
Secures a renegotiated EU membership deal at the European Council.
EU Renegotiation
Secures a renegotiated EU membership deal at the European Council.
Brexit
Declares support for leaving the European Union.
Brexit
Announces his support for Leave as a senior cabinet minister.
Brexit
Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.
Referendum Date
Announces that the EU membership referendum will be held on 23 June 2016.
Brexit
Supports Remain as First Minister of Wales.
Brexit
Campaigns for Scotland to remain in the European Union.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave after the referendum date is announced.
Term Limits Referendum
Voters reject a constitutional amendment allowing Morales to seek another consecutive term.
Brexit
Announces support for the campaign to leave the European Union.
Brexit
Backs Leave, becoming one of the campaign's highest-profile Conservative figures.
Brexit
Supports the Remain campaign as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Brexit
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Remain Campaign
Addresses Parliament in support of remaining in the European Union.
Boris Johnson Leave Decision
Criticises Boris Johnson's decision to support Leave, arguing that uncertainty about such a fundamental choice favours remaining in the European Union.
Leave Campaign
Supports leaving the European Union as Leader of the House of Commons.
March 20169 historical events
GN-z11 Distance Record
Oesch leads Hubble observations that identify GN-z11 as the most distant known galaxy at the time.
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee Service Ends
Completes his recorded service on the House of Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee.
Death of George Martin
Dies aged ninety after a career that reshaped record production and the Beatles' studio sound.
Newcastle Appoints Benítez
Benítez takes over Newcastle United late in a relegation battle and immediately begins reorganising the team's defensive structure.
Okazaki Overhead Kick Against Newcastle
Okazaki scores with an overhead kick against Newcastle as Leicester protect their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Brexit
Resigns from cabinet during the referendum period and campaigns for Leave.
Government of National Accord Arrives
Sarraj and Presidency Council members arrive by sea to begin governing from Tripoli.
Presidency Ends
Thein Sein leaves office after the transition to an NLD-led government
President Takes Office
Htin Kyaw becomes President after the NLD election victory
April 201629 historical events
Panama Papers Political Crisis
Large demonstrations follow publication of the Panama Papers, which disclose offshore financial interests linked to Prime Minister Gunnlaugsson and his family.
Resignation Announced after Panama Papers
Gunnlaugsson announces that he will step aside as prime minister after the Panama Papers disclosures trigger intense political pressure.
State Counsellor Takes Office
Aung San Suu Kyi becomes State Counsellor and de facto head of government
Panama Papers
Faces questions over family finances after the Panama Papers revelations.
Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government
The Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government
Begins the Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Closest Images of 1994 JR1
New Horizons images 1994 JR1 from about 111 million kilometres away, then the closest spacecraft observations of a small Kuiper Belt object.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Deep Purple's recognised classic membership.
Brexit
Vote Leave is designated the official Leave campaign.
Brexit
Vote Leave is designated the official campaign for leaving the European Union.
Remain Campaign Designated
Designated official campaign for remaining in the European Union.
Leave Campaign Designated
Designated official campaign for leaving the European Union.
Origi Scores Against Dortmund
Origi pulls a goal back early in Liverpool's dramatic 4–3 Europa League win over Dortmund under Klopp.
Coutinho Scores Dortmund Comeback Goal
Coutinho scores from distance to bring Liverpool back into their Europa League quarter-final against Dortmund.
Lovren Stoppage-Time Winner Against Dortmund
Lovren heads a late winner against Dortmund to complete a remarkable Europa League comeback under Klopp.
Sakho Header Levels Dortmund Tie
Sakho scores Liverpool's third goal of the night as Klopp's team press toward a remarkable turnaround against Dortmund.
Liverpool Beats Dortmund After Dramatic Comeback
Klopp's Liverpool recover from 3–1 down on the night to beat his former club Dortmund 4–3 and advance in the Europa League.
Brexit
Campaigns for Remain after Labour confirms its position.
Voyager 1 Ultraviolet Spectrometer Shutdown
Voyager 1's ultraviolet spectrometer is switched off as part of long-term power conservation.
Remain Campaign Fundraising
Attends a Britain Stronger in Europe fundraising event alongside business and political figures supporting continued European Union membership.
President of Laos
Becomes president of Laos
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister of Laos
Brexit
Gives a speech supporting remaining in the European Union.
Saudi Vision 2030
Presents the national programme for economic and social transformation.
Saudi Vision 2030
Chairs the cabinet session approving Saudi Vision 2030.
Makemake Moon Discovery
Parker leads Hubble observations discovering a small dark moon orbiting the dwarf planet Makemake.
Makemake Moon Discovery
Parker leads Hubble observations revealing a small dark moon orbiting the Kuiper Belt dwarf planet Makemake.
Townsend Free Kick Against Crystal Palace
Townsend scores a vital free kick against Crystal Palace as Benítez's Newcastle battle to avoid Premier League relegation.
May 201649 historical events
Remain Campaign Young Voters
Argues during the referendum campaign that younger pro-European voters need to be mobilised to participate in the vote.
Leicester City Historic Championship
Ranieri wins the Premier League with Leicester after Tottenham draw with Chelsea, completing one of England's greatest sporting upsets.
Brexit
Is elected Mayor of London during the referendum campaign and supports Remain.
Khazri Scores Against Chelsea in Survival Win
Khazri scores with a spectacular volley as Sunderland beat Chelsea 3–2 in a vital late-season Premier League encounter.
Physical Protection Amendment Enters Force
The 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material enters into force.
Seventh Party Congress
Is elected party chairman at the Seventh Congress.
Mark Noble Captains Farewell to Upton Park
Mark Noble leads West Ham United in the final men’s first-team match at the Boleyn Ground, a 3-2 win over Manchester United.
Allardyce Preserves Sunderland Premier League Place
Allardyce's side defeats Everton 3–0 to confirm Premier League survival and relegate rivals Newcastle United and Norwich City.
Global Anti-Corruption Summit
Hosts an international summit aimed at exposing corruption, improving transparency and strengthening enforcement.
2016 Women's FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to win the Women's FA Cup at Wembley.
Boris Johnson Hitler Comparison
Condemns Boris Johnson's comparison between European integration and Hitler's ambitions, calling the analogy irresponsible and damaging to serious referendum debate.
European Peace Argument
Emphasises that European cooperation transformed relations among democratic states after repeated continental wars and should not be compared with coercive empire.
Eurpopa League Winner
Helped Sevilla seize control of midfield after the interval.
Eurpopa League Winner
Advanced from right-back and supplied the ball for Gameiro's equaliser.
Eurpopa League Winner
Strengthened Sevilla's central defensive structure during the final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Equalised just after halftime to begin Sevilla's comeback from a goal down.
Gameiro Starts Basel Comeback
Gameiro equalises against Liverpool soon after half-time in the Europa League final, changing the match's momentum for Emery's Sevilla.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored twice in the second half to turn the final decisively in Sevilla's favour.
Coke Double Clinches Third Sevilla Final
Coke scores twice in the second half against Liverpool as Sevilla recover to win their third consecutive Europa League title under Emery.
Sevilla European Hat-Trick
Establishes an unprecedented sequence of three straight tournament victories.
Third Europa League Victory
Guides Sevilla to a third consecutive Europa League title.
Eurpopa League Winner
Protected Sevilla's lead as Liverpool struggled to respond to the comeback.
Eurpopa League Winner
Guided Sevilla to a third consecutive Europa League title with a second-half tactical turnaround.
Eurpopa League Winner
Contributed energetic forward runs as Sevilla overwhelmed Liverpool after halftime.
Celtic Manager Appointment
Is appointed Celtic manager and begins a period of sustained domestic success.
FA Cup Winner
Marcos Rojo contributed to United's defensive efforts before being substituted as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Antonio Valencia supplied width from the right during United's comeback at Wembley as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Anthony Martial offered pace and attacking impetus through United's left-sided play as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Chris Smalling featured in the winning side but was sent off during extra time as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Wayne Rooney captained United and made the surging run that preceded Mata's equaliser as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Jesse Lingard struck the extra-time winner to secure Manchester United's twelfth FA Cup as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Michael Carrick provided passing control as the final turned into an extra-time contest as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Daley Blind played in central defence as Manchester United overcame Crystal Palace as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
David de Gea helped Manchester United survive sustained Palace pressure in extra time as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Juan Mata scored United's equaliser shortly after Palace had gone ahead as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Copa del Rey Final Extra-Time Goal
Scores in extra time as Barcelona defeat Sevilla to retain the Copa del Rey.
Reusable Launch Vehicle Demonstrator
ISRO flies the RLV-TD technology demonstrator during A. S. Kiran Kumar's tenure, testing systems intended for reusable launch vehicles.
Manchester United Appointment
Is appointed Manchester United manager on a three-year contract.
First Champions League Title as Manager
Wins the Champions League less than five months after taking charge of Real Madrid.
Champions League Final Winning Penalty
Converts the decisive penalty as Real Madrid win the shootout against Atletico.
Ramos Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Real Madrid's first-half goal against Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Final Shootout Opener
Converts Real Madrid's first penalty in the shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.
Metro Extension to New Street
Midland Metro trams begin running through the city centre to Grand Central.
Arsenal Premier League Runners Up
Arsenal finished second in the 2015-16 Premier League season under Wenger, behind surprise champions Leicester City.
Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Promotes stronger disclosure of company ownership as part of the government's anti-corruption agenda.
Referendum Economic Case
Campaigns for Remain by emphasizing economic risks he associates with leaving the European Union.
Referendum Security Case
Campaigns for Remain by arguing that European Union membership contributes to British national security.
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 25 goals while representing Tottenham Hotspur. The season is distinguished by leading Spurs’ attack in their pursuit of the championship.
Golden Boot La Liga
Scores 40 goals for Barcelona to claim the La Liga scoring honour. The achievement reflects his prolific contribution to Barcelona retaining the league title.
June 201656 historical events
Sputnik Planitia
Models using New Horizons data show that Sputnik Planitia's nitrogen ice is renewed by slow convection, producing polygonal surface cells.
EU Referendum Television Programme
Answers questions on European Union membership during a televised referendum programme.
Early Winner in Euro Opener
Fabian Schär heads Switzerland’s goal against Albania as the Swiss open Euro 2016 with a 1-0 win.
Brexit
Unveils the Breaking Point poster during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Is murdered in Birstall during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Murder of Jo Cox during the referendum campaign.
Two European Championship Goals Against Ireland
Scores twice as Belgium defeat the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in the European Championship group stage.
European Championship Goal Against Ireland
Heads Belgium's second goal in the 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.
European Championship Assist Against Ireland
Creates Romelu Lukaku's opening goal during Belgium's 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.
Remain Cross-party Letter
Joins senior politicians from different parties in a late referendum appeal urging voters to reject division and isolation and remain in the European Union.
Euro 2016 Winner Against Ukraine
Jakub Blaszczykowski scores the only goal as Poland defeats Ukraine 1-0 and advances to the European Championship knockout stage.
European Championship Goal Against Sweden
Scores the late winning goal as Belgium defeat Sweden 1-0 and reach the European Championship knockout stage.
EU Referendum
The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.
Brexit
The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.
EU Referendum Remain Vote
Campaigns for and votes for continued British membership of the European Union in the referendum held on 23 June.
Brexit
Responds to the referendum result as Foreign Secretary.
Referendum Result
The Leave side wins the referendum by 52 percent to 48 percent.
Resignation Announcement
Announces that he will resign as Prime Minister after the referendum result.
Brexit
Announces the national EU referendum result in Manchester.
Brexit
Says a second Scottish independence referendum is highly likely after Scotland votes Remain.
Brexit
Celebrates the Leave victory after the referendum result.
Brexit
Announces that he will resign after the Leave victory.
Euro Round of Sixteen Decider
Sends Portugal into the quarter-finals with a close-range header.
Winning Goal Against Croatia
Scores the extra-time winner against Croatia at Euro 2016.
Acrobatic Equaliser Against Poland
Xherdan Shaqiri scores with a spectacular overhead kick to equalise against Poland in the Euro 2016 round of sixteen, although Switzerland later loses the penalty shootout.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Heads Belgium's opening goal in the 4-0 European Championship round-of-16 victory over Hungary.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores Belgium's third goal after creating the second in the 4-0 victory over Hungary.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores with his first touch after coming on as Belgium defeat Hungary 4-0.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores Belgium's fourth goal to complete the 4-0 European Championship victory over Hungary.
Copa América Centenario Championship
Sánchez helped Chile retain the Copa América title by defeating Argentina in another final decided on penalties, cementing the team's standing in South American football.
Cross-party Brexit Reconsideration
Calls for a cross-party parliamentary effort to examine the available options and articulate a case for reconsidering Brexit once the proposed terms become clear.
Referendum Result Response
After the Leave victory, argues that Parliament should examine the actual withdrawal terms before treating the referendum as settling every detail of Britain's future relationship.
Brexit
Makes a statement seeking to calm markets after the referendum result.
Post-Referendum Commons Statement
Reports to Parliament after the referendum and discusses the transition following the vote to leave.
Resignation from Shadow Front Bench
Starmer resigns from the shadow front bench after the European Union referendum.
State Affairs Commission
Becomes chairman of the State Affairs Commission.
Brexit
Enters the Conservative leadership contest after the referendum.
Brexit
Declines to stand for Conservative leader after Michael Gove enters the contest.
Quarterfinal Goal Against Portugal
Robert Lewandowski gives Poland an early lead against Portugal in the European Championship quarterfinal, but the match ends 1-1 and Poland loses on penalties.
Euro Quarter-Final Shootout
Secures a place in the European Championship semi-finals.
Winning Penalty Against Poland
Converts Portugal's decisive penalty in the shootout against Poland.
Celtic Transfer
Joins Celtic from Fulham and becomes an important striker under Brendan Rodgers.
Theme from Likely Stories
Releases Theme from Likely Stories, which reaches number two on the UK vinyl singles chart.
Brexit
Campaigns for Vote Leave during the referendum.
DUP Leave Campaign
Campaigns for Leave as Democratic Unionist Party leader.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave as a Conservative MEP.
Brexit
Serves as chair of Vote Leave.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave as a Conservative MP.
Remain Campaign
Supports Remain and criticises Leave campaign claims.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave as a Labour MP.
Remain Campaign
Campaigns for continued British membership of the European Union as a senior Conservative figure.
Brexit
Campaigns for Vote Leave during the referendum.
Remain Switch
Withdraws support for Leave and backs Remain during the referendum campaign.
Leave Campaign
Campaigns for leaving the European Union during the referendum.
Portuguese International Dortmund Transfer
Signs from Lorient after emerging as a versatile left-sided player and becomes an important part of Dortmund’s buildup play.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 16 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by leading the scoring table as Madrid defeated Atlético in the final.
July 201631 historical events
European Championship Quarter-Final Goal
Scores a long-range opening goal before Wales recover to defeat Belgium 3-1 in the European Championship quarter-final.
Juno Orbit Insertion
Juno enters a polar orbit around Jupiter after a five-year interplanetary journey.
European Championship Victory
Captains Portugal to its first European Championship title.
Portugal Captains Euro Winners
Supports teammates from the sideline after leaving the final injured.
Clean Sheet in Euro Final
Makes important saves throughout Portugal's European Championship victory.
European Championship Final
Keeps a clean sheet as Portugal defeats France in the final.
European Championship Victory
Guides Portugal to victory at the European Championship.
Portugal's First Senior Title
Becomes the first manager winning a senior international title for Portugal.
European Championship Victory
Helps Portugal win the European Championship final.
Portugal Midfield Champion
Contributes throughout the tournament as an experienced central midfielder.
Euro Young Player Award
Is named young player of the European Championship.
European Championship Breakthrough
Helps Portugal win the tournament during his international breakthrough.
Brexit
Withdraws from the Conservative leadership contest.
Brexit
Becomes Conservative leader after Andrea Leadsom withdraws.
Brexit
Becomes Conservative leader after Andrea Leadsom withdraws from the contest.
Large Hadron Collider Luminosity
Sees Large Hadron Collider performance exceed expectations as ATLAS and CMS rapidly accumulate substantially more Run 2 collision data.
Brexit
Appointed Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.
Brexit
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Theresa May.
Brexit
Appointed Foreign Secretary in Theresa May's first cabinet.
Brexit
Appointed International Trade Secretary in the new Brexit-focused government.
Brexit
Leaves office after the Brexit referendum result and hands office to Theresa May.
Departing Downing Street Statement
Reviews his government's record and thanks colleagues, public servants and his family before leaving office.
Final Prime Minister's Questions
Takes Prime Minister's Questions for the final time before leaving Downing Street.
Brexit
Becomes Prime Minister after David Cameron resigns.
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister after David Cameron resigns.
Carthage Agreement
Political parties and national organizations signed the Carthage Agreement outlining priorities for a national unity government.
Toni Erdmann
Directs Toni Erdmann.
Brexit
The Department for Exiting the European Union begins work.
Chilcot Report Response
Responds in Parliament to publication of the Iraq Inquiry report chaired by Sir John Chilcot.
Warsaw NATO Summit
Attends the NATO summit in Warsaw during his final week as Prime Minister.
Transfer to Liverpool
Joins Liverpool from Newcastle United and becomes an important midfielder under Jurgen Klopp.
August 20169 historical events
Community Shield Win with Manchester United
Manchester United defeat Leicester City at Wembley to win the Community Shield.
Manchester United Premier League Debut
Wins his first Premier League match as Manchester United manager against Bournemouth.
Olympic Gold Medal
Scores the decisive penalty in the Olympic final shootout.
Winning Penalty Against Germany
Secures Brazil's first men's Olympic football gold medal.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Youssef Chahed became head of government following parliamentary approval.
First Images of Jupiter North Pole
Juno returns the first close images of Jupiter's north pole, revealing dense storm systems.
Juno First Science Perijove
Juno completes its first close Jupiter pass with the full science instrument suite operating.
Scramjet Demonstrator
An indigenous air-breathing scramjet technology demonstrator is flight-tested during A. S. Kiran Kumar's chairmanship.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
September 201611 historical events
Second Premiership Ends
Massimov leaves government leadership for security council duties
Prime Minister Takes Office
Bakytzhan Sagintayev becomes Prime Minister
Fifth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its fifth nuclear test.
North Korea Fifth Nuclear Test
North Korea conducts its fifth announced nuclear test explosion.
Resignation as MP
Resigns as Member of Parliament for Witney.
First Polymer Banknote Issued
Mark Carney serves as Governor when the Bank of England issues its first polymer banknote, a five-pound note featuring Winston Churchill.
Political Reform
II participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Born to Run Memoir
Publishes Born to Run, a memoir about his life, music and struggles with depression.
Death of Shimon Peres
Death of Shimon Peres
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut as a seventeen-year-old defender.
Seven-Year Term Reform
Constitutional changes lengthen future presidential terms to seven years
October 20169 historical events
Brexit Means Brexit Speech
May tells the Conservative Party conference that Brexit means Brexit.
Great Repeal Bill
May announces plans for legislation transferring European Union law into domestic law.
Departure from Shadow Cabinet
Burnham leaves the shadow home portfolio while preparing for the mayoral campaign.
Shadow Brexit Secretary Appointment
Starmer becomes Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.
Nobel Prize in Literature
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Witney By-election
Wins the Witney by-election for the Conservatives after Cameron's resignation.
New Horizons
The final stored data from the 2015 Pluto encounter finish downloading to Earth after more than fifteen months.
Parliamentary Election of 2016
Iceland holds an early parliamentary election after the Panama Papers crisis reshapes party support and destabilizes the previous coalition.
Election of Michel Aoun
Parliament elects Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon with 83 votes in the decisive ballot, ending a presidential vacancy that had lasted for more than two years.
November 20165 historical events
Brexit
Wins the High Court case requiring parliamentary authorisation before Article 50.
The Heavy Entertainment Show
Releases The Heavy Entertainment Show, opening another period of arena-focused pop performance.
Death of Fidel Castro
Death of Fidel Castro
Chief of Army Staff
Qamar Javed Bajwa becomes Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Raheel Sharif.
Seventh Fatah General Conference
Delegates to Fatah's seventh general conference re-elected Abbas by consensus as chairman of the movement. The conference reaffirmed his control of Fatah while also renewing the party's leadership bodies.
December 201610 historical events
Sputnik Planitia
Research proposes that Pluto's nitrogen-rich Sputnik Planitia could have formed early and migrated as the dwarf planet's rotation evolved.
Sirte Liberated from Islamic State
Forces aligned with the Government of National Accord complete the campaign for Sirte.
Brexit
The government accepts Parliament will vote on the final Brexit deal.
Government Brexit Plan Motion
Starmer moves a motion demanding publication of the Government's Brexit plan.
Election Defeat Conceded
Mahama concedes defeat after the 2016 presidential election, reinforcing Ghana's tradition of peaceful democratic transfers between rival parties.
Formation of Saad Hariri Government
A new thirty-member government headed by Saad Hariri is formed after consultations with President Michel Aoun, completing a major institutional step following the end of the presidential vacancy.
Presidency Ends
Timofti leaves office after one presidential term
President Takes Office
Igor Dodon becomes President after Moldova returns to direct presidential election
Death of Vera Florence Cooper Rubin
Death of Vera Rubin
Saint Sylvester Agreement
Government and opposition representatives agree on elections and transitional power-sharing.
Canal Administrator
Expanded Panama Canal opens with the inaugural transit through the new locks
Canal Administrator
Expanded Panama Canal opens with a new set of locks
Mahrez PFA Player of the Year
Mahrez wins the PFA Players' Player of the Year award after his creativity and scoring help Ranieri's Leicester become champions.
Premier League Championship
Riyad Mahrez wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and wins the PFA Players' Player of the Year award for his creative and prolific campaign.
Champions League Hat-Trick Against Manchester City
Messi scored three times as Barcelona beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 4-0 in the Champions League group stage.
Copa America Final Shootout Defeat to Chile
After Argentina's goalless final against Chile, Messi missed his kick in the shootout and announced an international retirement that he subsequently reversed.
Copa America Hat-Trick Against Panama
Entering as a substitute, Messi scored three goals against Panama in less than half an hour to power Argentina to a 5-0 tournament win.
Free-Kick Against United States in Copa Semifinal
Messi scored an outstanding free kick against the United States in the Copa América Centenario semi-final and became Argentina's leading international goalscorer.
First Juventus Serie A Championship
Supplies goals, close control and creativity during the 2015-16 league campaign, helping Juventus recover from a poor start to retain the Serie A title.
League Cup Final Goal Against Lille
Di María scored during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 French League Cup final victory over Lille, demonstrating his decisive attacking quality.
Premier League Champion Left Back
Fuchs provides disciplined defending and accurate delivery from left-back during Leicester City's historic 2015-16 Premier League title season.
TRAPPIST-1 Initial Planet Discovery
Contributes to the discovery of the first known planets around TRAPPIST-1.
TRAPPIST-1 Initial Planet Discovery
Leads discovery of three Earth-size planets transiting ultracool dwarf TRAPPIST-1.
Mechele Builds Title-Winning Defensive Role
Brandon Mechele strengthens Club Brugge's defensive options as the team ends the campaign as Belgian champions.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea recruits Michy Batshuayi, formerly of Marseille. The Belgian forward joined Chelsea after proving his goalscoring ability in France.
Vanaken Controls First Title Under Preud'homme
Hans Vanaken helps Club Brugge win the 2015–16 Belgian championship by linking attacking moves and finding space between the lines.
Discovery of Kepler-1647 b
Leads discovery of Kepler-1647 b, a large planet orbiting a binary-star system.
Copa América Centenario Golden Ball
Sánchez received the Golden Ball as the leading player of the Copa América Centenario, reflecting his influence throughout Chile's championship campaign.
Vida Croatia Euro Knockout Defence
Domagoj Vida contributes energetic defensive play at Euro 2016, when Croatia are eliminated by Portugal after an extra-time goal in the round of sixteen.
Kalinic Equalises Against Spain at Euros
Nikola Kalinić scores Croatia's equaliser against Spain at Euro 2016 with a deft close-range finish, setting up a famous group-stage comeback.
Kalinić Produces Productive Serie A Season
Nikola Kalinić's movement around defenders and combination play offer Fiorentina a reliable source of goals in Serie A.
Subasic Croatia Euro Group Goalkeeper
Danijel Subašić keeps goal for Croatia during the Euro 2016 group stage, helping the team finish above Spain before a narrow knockout defeat.
Brozovic Croatia Euro Midfield Runner
Marcelo Brozović provides stamina and short passing in Croatia's midfield at Euro 2016, helping the team maintain control during its successful opening group.
Rog Adds Midfield Competition
Marko Rog signed for Napoli from Dinamo Zagreb and offered energetic box-to-box midfield play during the Sarri era.
Perisic Late Euro Winner Against Spain
Ivan Perišić scores a late winner against defending champions Spain at Euro 2016, giving Croatia a 2–1 victory and first place in its group.
Jorgensen Arrives from Copenhagen
Danish forward Nicolai Jørgensen joins Feyenoord and adds incisive movement and finishing to an attack preparing to contest the Dutch league championship.
Premier League Championship
Kasper Schmeichel wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and produces dependable performances and key saves throughout the title run.
Schmeichel Leicester Championship Goalkeeper
Schmeichel keeps crucial clean sheets during Ranieri's championship-winning Leicester season, providing security behind a compact defence.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Lyon and becomes a regular centre-back during his early seasons.
Premier League Relegation
Aston Villa is relegated after twenty-four consecutive Premier League seasons.
Dimitri Payet Free Kick Against Crystal Palace
Dimitri Payet scores a spectacular bending free kick as West Ham United draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace during his outstanding first Premier League season.
Premier League Championship
N'Golo Kante wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and dominates ball recoveries and provides relentless energy in Leicester's midfield.
Kanté League Champion Ball-Winner
Kanté's ball recoveries and tireless covering runs underpin Leicester's surprising league title under Ranieri.
Transfer to Manchester United
Paul Pogba joins Manchester United from Juventus. A world-record fee brought Pogba back to the club he had left as a young midfielder.
Goodbye Berlin Adaptation
Directed Goodbye Berlin, adapting Wolfgang Herrndorfs novel about two teenagers on a road trip.
Premier League Championship
Robert Huth wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and adds aerial strength and scores valuable goals against rivals during the title pursuit.
Fourth Straight Bundesliga Crown
Josep Guardiola concludes his third season at Bayern by winning the Bundesliga, extending the club’s run of consecutive league championships to four.
Transfer to Manchester City
Leroy Sane moves to Manchester City after playing for Schalke 04. Manchester City recruited the quick young German winger as Pep Guardiola built his first squad.
Premier League Winning Squad Role
Schlupp contributes energetic wide play and defensive cover during Leicester City's Premier League-winning campaign in 2015-16.
Lion
Stars as Saroo Brierley in Lion and receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Visconti Studio
Helps launch Visconti Studio at Kingston University, focused on analogue and tape-based recording techniques.
Budget Policy
The 2016 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2016 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Brexit
Serves as executive director of the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.
Brexit
Chairs Labour In for Britain during the referendum campaign.
Conservatives for Britain Leadership
Takes a leading role in Conservatives for Britain and campaigns publicly for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union ahead of the 2016 referendum.
Conservative European Tradition
Presents his support for Europe as part of a Conservative tradition stretching from Churchill and Macmillan through Heath and later Conservative governments.
European Single Market Concern
Continues to stress after the referendum that British prosperity is closely connected to European markets and that withdrawal creates major investment uncertainty.
Remain Campaign Business Support
Works with the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign and supports efforts to persuade major companies to explain the business risks they associate with Brexit.
Greater Manchester Mayoral Selection
Labour selects Burnham as its candidate for the first Greater Manchester mayoral election.
European Union Referendum Campaign
Starmer campaigns for the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union.
Soft Hair on Black Holes
With Stephen Hawking and Andrew Strominger, develops the proposal that black hole horizons can carry soft quantum hair.
Soft Hair on Black Holes
With Malcolm Perry and Andrew Strominger, proposes that soft quantum degrees of freedom on horizons may carry information about black holes.
Large Hadron Collider Operations
Helps oversee accelerator performance as the Large Hadron Collider operates with more than two thousand proton bunches per beam.
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand Dedication
Manchester United rename the South Stand at Old Trafford in Charlton's honour, recognising his achievements for club and country.
Premier League Championship
Danny Simpson wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and provides disciplined full-back defending in Leicester's compact formation.
Charlton Academy Defensive Debut
Konsa makes his Charlton Athletic first-team debut and begins establishing himself as a composed young central defender.
Transfer to Manchester City
After a spell with Everton, John Stones signs for Manchester City. The England defender arrived for a major fee to bring composure in possession to City's back line.
Morgan Captains Leicester Champions
Morgan captains Leicester to the Premier League championship, marshaling a disciplined back line in Ranieri's compact system.
Scottish Goal Record Recognition
Law's thirty goals for Scotland remained a joint national record for the men's senior team alongside Kenny Dalglish.
Leeds Centre-Forward Scoring Form
Becomes the central goalscoring figure in Leeds United's Championship attack under Garry Monk.
Player of the Year
Vardy receives the football writers prize after spearheading Leicester City’s extraordinary Premier League title run with pace and ruthless finishing.
Premier League Championship
Jamie Vardy wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and scores 24 league goals and breaks the record for scoring in consecutive Premier League games.
Vardy Twenty-Four League Goals
Vardy scores 24 Premier League goals during Leicester's title-winning season, spearheading Ranieri's counterattacking system.
Community Shield Victory Over Leicester
Rooney captains Manchester United as they defeat Leicester City 2-1 in the Community Shield, beginning José Mourinho's first season with a trophy.
Euro Goal Against Iceland
Rooney converts an early penalty against Iceland at Euro 2016, but England are knocked out after a historic 2-1 defeat.
Manchester United Two Hundred and Forty-Seventh Goal
Rooney scores his 247th Manchester United goal during his pursuit of Bobby Charlton's longstanding club scoring record.
Premier League Winner at Liverpool
Rooney scores a late winner at Anfield as Manchester United defeat Liverpool, adding another decisive goal to the clubs' rivalry.
Cook Leads Portsmouth Promotion Challenge
Cook leads Portsmouth into the League Two promotion race, laying the groundwork for a championship-winning season.
Third Division Title Milestone
King becomes a champion of England with Leicester City in 2016, completing the unusual achievement of winning the third, second and first tiers with the same club.
Drinkwater Leicester Title Midfield
Drinkwater links defence and attack with industrious passing as Leicester secure their first English top-flight title.
Premier League Championship
Danny Drinkwater wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and distributes the ball effectively and forms a complementary partnership with N'Golo Kante.
Fifteen-Goal MLS Campaign
Lampard scores fifteen regular-season league goals for New York City FC, providing veteran finishing from attacking midfield.
New York City FC First Hat-Trick
Lampard scores a hat-trick against Colorado Rapids, becoming the first New York City FC player to score three in an MLS game.
2016 FA Cup Extra-Time Winner
Scores Manchester United's extra-time winner against Crystal Palace.
LA Galaxy Playoff Campaign
Gerrard contributes experience and passing to LA Galaxy's midfield as the team compete for the MLS Cup play-offs.
Retirement From Playing
Gerrard announces the end of his playing career after his final Major League Soccer season, closing a distinguished career for club and country.
Title Season Wing Supply
Albrighton's work rate and crossing from wide midfield contribute to Leicester City's 2015-16 Premier League championship under Claudio Ranieri.
UIPM Hall of Fame
Constantine is inducted into the UIPM Hall of Fame in recognition of his longstanding support for modern pentathlon.
Fortounis Greek League Scoring Lead
Kostas Fortounis becomes a central figure in Olympiacos's attack during the 2015-16 championship season. His goals and assists from midfield demonstrate his importance to the team's domestic success.
Left-Side Cover in Euro Debut
Ari Freyr Skúlason plays an important part on Iceland's left flank as a compact team frustrates more experienced European rivals.
Right-Back Discipline in Quarter-Final Run
Birkir Már Sævarsson provides dependable defending on Iceland's right flank as the team outperforms expectations at Euro 2016.
Central Defence Against England
Kári Árnason helps Iceland withstand England's late pressure in Nice, organising the back line during a 2–1 victory that surprises European football.
Rapid Equaliser Against England
Ragnar Sigurðsson finishes a rehearsed long-throw move to equalise against England, changing the momentum of Iceland's historic Euro 2016 knockout victory.
Reserve Defender at European Breakthrough
Sverrir Ingi Ingason travels with Iceland's Euro 2016 squad as defensive cover while the team stages a historic run to the quarter-finals.
Forward Provides Cover During Iceland Euro Breakthrough
Alfreð Finnbogason features in Iceland's forward group during the Euro 2016 campaign, providing an alternative goalscoring presence as the team progress unbeaten from the group.
Stoppage-Time Winner Against Austria
Arnór Ingvi Traustason scores deep into added time to beat Austria 2–1, prompting unforgettable celebrations from the Icelandic supporters.
Iceland's First European Finals Goal
Birkir Bjarnason scores Iceland's equaliser against Portugal at Euro 2016, earning a 1–1 draw in the country's first European Championship finals match.
Goal Against Austria in Group Decider
Jón Daði Böðvarsson scores Iceland's opening goal against Austria in a 2–1 victory that secures progression to the European Championship knockout rounds.
Winning Goal Eliminates England
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson beats Joe Hart with a low effort as Iceland overturn an early deficit to defeat England 2–1 in the Euro 2016 round of sixteen.
Goalkeeping in Portugal Opener
Hannes Þór Halldórsson makes important saves against Portugal as Iceland hold the eventual champions to a draw in their first European Championship match.
National Squad Goalkeeper at Euro 2016
Ingvar Jón Jónsson serves as another goalkeeping option during Iceland's first European Championship finals, part of the group that defeats England.
Captain Leads Iceland Past England
Aron Gunnarsson anchors Iceland's midfield and supplies trademark long throws as the team defeat England and advance to an unexpected European quarter-final.
Veteran Midfield Support at Euro Finals
Emil Hallfreðsson brings experience from Italian football to Iceland's midfield as the squad reaches the last eight of Euro 2016.
Creative Hub of Tournament Breakthrough
Gylfi Sigurðsson dictates much of Iceland's attacking play through dead balls and accurate passing as the debutants reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.
Delivery in Historic Knockout Run
Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson supplies width and crosses as Iceland navigate a difficult group and reach the quarter-finals at their maiden Euro finals.
Deep Chandra Andromeda X-Ray Catalogue
A deep Chandra analysis catalogues hundreds of X-ray point sources across M31, improving inventories of X-ray binaries, remnants and background objects.
Golden Bear for Fire at Sea
The film Fire at Sea, directed by Gianfranco Rosi, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival.
Eco Dies in Milan
Eco died in Milan, leaving an influential body of fiction, criticism and semiotic scholarship.
Immobile Signs for Lazio
Ciro Immobile transfers from Sevilla to Lazio after a loan in Italy and quickly becomes the focal point of the club's attack.
Premier League Championship
Claudio Ranieri wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and guides Leicester City from 5000-to-1 preseason outsiders to the first top-flight championship in club history.
Premier League Championship
Wes Morgan wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and captains Leicester and anchors a resilient central-defensive pairing.
Akatsuki Science Operations
Akatsuki begins full-scale observations of Venus's atmosphere using ultraviolet, infrared and lightning instruments.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy.
Premier League Championship
Shinji Okazaki wins the 2015/16 Premier League championship with Leicester City and presses from the front and scores a spectacular overhead kick against Newcastle.
Benfica 2016 League Championship Forward
Offers powerful movement and important attacking contributions as Benfica win the 2015-16 Portuguese league championship.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
van Gaal Leads Manchester United Past Crystal Palace
Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1, giving van Gaal the FA Cup.
Bryne Senior Team Breakthrough
Haaland made his senior football breakthrough with Bryne FK in Norway, gaining first-team experience as a teenager in the Norwegian second tier.
Monaco Defensive Signing
Glik joined Monaco from Torino and became a commanding centre-back as the club prepared for a title-challenging French league season.
Milik Joins Napoli Attack
Arkadiusz Milik arrived from Ajax to reinforce Napoli's attack and provided left-footed finishing despite injuries during his spell.
Euro 2016 Quarterfinal Run
Lukasz Fabianski plays an important part in Poland’s run to the European Championship quarterfinals, where Portugal advances after a penalty shootout.
Euro Quarterfinal Attack
Grosicki supplied speed and crosses from the flank as Poland pushed Portugal into a penalty shootout in the European Championship quarterfinal.
Zieliński Arrives from Udinese
Piotr Zieliński joined Napoli from Udinese and brought progressive passing and shooting ability to the central midfield.
Club World Cup Final Hat-Trick Against Kashima
Ronaldo scored three goals, including two in extra time, as Real Madrid beat Kashima Antlers 4-2 in the Club World Cup final.
Euro Semi-Final Header Against Wales
Ronaldo headed Portugal in front against Wales and helped create the second goal as his country advanced to the Euro 2016 final.
Chelsea Experienced Goalkeeper Role
Joins Chelsea in 2016 and provides experienced goalkeeping depth after competing for Portugal at international level.
Wednesday Championship Playoff Final
Carvalhal took Sheffield Wednesday to the Championship playoff final, where a narrow defeat by Hull City denied promotion.
Late Euro Equaliser Against England
Berezutski heads Russia's stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw with England at Euro 2016, rescuing a point in the opening group game.
Euro 2016 Centre Forward Role
Dzyuba leads Russia's attack at Euro 2016 as the team collects one point from three group games and leaves the tournament early.
Southampton Winger Signs for Liverpool
Sadio Mané arrived from Southampton in 2016 and became a vital part of Liverpool's pressing and high-speed counterattacking system.
West Ham Boleyn Ground Farewell Season
Cheikhou Kouyaté plays an important role during West Ham United's final season at the Boleyn Ground. His physical presence contributes to a strong league finish before the stadium move.
Everton Defensive Midfield Arrival
Idrissa Gueye signs for Everton following Aston Villa's relegation. His energetic ball-winning performances quickly make him a prominent Premier League midfielder.
Leicester City Midfield Signing
Nampalys Mendy joins Leicester City from Nice shortly after their Premier League title. His arrival gives the champions an additional defensive midfield option.
Discovery of Proxima Centauri b
Leads discovery of an Earth-mass planet orbiting the nearest star to the Sun.
National Team Head Coach
Guides Spain through an unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign.
Spain Appointment
Becomes manager of the Spain senior national team.
Transfer to Manchester United
Manchester United completes the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Paris Saint-Germain. The veteran striker joined on a free transfer and immediately assumed a leading role in United's attack.
Farewell European Championship
Ibrahimović captained Sweden at Euro 2016 before announcing his retirement from international football following the group-stage exit.
Two Goals in French Cup Final
Ibrahimović scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille 4-2 in the Coupe de France final, concluding his Paris career with another domestic trophy.
Euro 2016 Captaincy and Passing
Xhaka directed Switzerland's central possession in Euro 2016 and helped his country record its first victory at the finals against Albania.
Euro 2016 Ball-Winning Role
Behrami provided defensive midfield protection as Switzerland progressed from the group stage before losing to Poland on penalties.
Fences
Directs and stars in Fences, adapting August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Keanu
Co-writes and stars in Keanu, a comedy about two cousins searching for a stolen kitten.
Academy Award
The Revenant brings DiCaprio his first Academy Award for Best Actor.
Moonlight
Directs Moonlight, tracing one man's childhood, adolescence and adulthood in three connected chapters.
La La Land
Writes and directs La La Land, a musical romance about two artists pursuing careers in Los Angeles.
Cafe Society Film
In 2016, Woody Allen made Cafe Society, a period romance set within Hollywood and New York social circles.
Sully
Directs Sully, starring Tom Hanks as airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.
London Fog 1966
Releases archival recordings from the London Fog.
Pluto
New Horizons studies identify widespread past and present glacial activity, including eroded and hanging valleys on Pluto.
New Horizons Extended Mission
NASA approves the New Horizons extended mission to explore the Kuiper Belt and conduct a close flyby of 2014 MU69.
Pluto
New Horizons results strengthen evidence that Pluto may retain a subsurface water-ice ocean beneath its crust.
Neptune Storm Precursors
Simon and colleagues identify increased cloud activity that precedes the appearance of a later large Neptune dark storm.
Neptune Dark Vortex Confirmed
Hubble observations confirm a long-lived dark vortex in Neptune's southern hemisphere.
Mercury Topographic Model
A post-mission data release provides the first global topographic model of Mercury and expands the lasting scientific archive from MESSENGER.
1994 JR1 Rotation Period
New Horizons observations determine that Kuiper Belt object 1994 JR1 rotates roughly once every five and a half hours.
Improved Local Expansion Rate
Riess and the SH0ES collaboration improve the local Hubble constant measurement, sharpening comparisons between the late universe and cosmological models containing dark energy.
Discovery of K2-33 b
Leads discovery of the very young transiting planet K2-33 b.
Soft Hair on Black Holes
With Stephen Hawking and Malcolm Perry, develops a soft-hair framework linking horizon symmetries to the black hole information problem.
Orgreave Inquiry Refusal
The government declined to establish an inquiry into Orgreave despite campaigning by miners and their supporters.