2016 in Monaco
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Events in the year 2016 in Monaco .
Incumbents
[edit ]- Monarch: Albert II
- Minister of State: Gilles Tonelli (acting) (until 1 February), Serge Telle (starting 1 February)
Events
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- 21–24 January – the 2016 Monte Carlo Rally, a motor racing event for rally cars, was held in Monaco over four days, the first round of the 2016 World Rally Championship.
- 10–17 April – the 2016 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, a tennis tournament for male professional players.
- 29 May – Lewis Hamilton won the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix.[1]
- 1 June – 15,000 2-euro commemorative coins were released into circulation marking the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Monte Carlo by Charles III, Prince of Monaco.[2]
- 18–19 June – The 2016 Men's Rugby Sevens Final Olympic Qualification Tournament was held at Stade Louis II in Fontvieille.[3]
- 5–21 August – Monaco at the 2016 Summer Olympics: 3 competitors in 3 sports (athletics, gymnastics and judo).
Deaths
[edit ]Main article: deaths in 2017
Further information: Category:2016 deaths
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ Pugmire, Jerome (29 May 2016). "Jubilant Hamilton celebrates after rain-soaked Monaco GP win". Associated Press. Monaco: AP Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Nouvelle face nationale de pièces en euros destinées à la circulation". Journal officiel de l'Union européenne. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "World Rugby". www.worldrugby.org. Retrieved 22 January 2017.