Monday August 22, 2016: on this day

August 22, 2016 was the 235th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 22, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 22, 2016, who was born and died on August 22, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin), TV series (e.g. Brimstone) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 2016?


August 22, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2016 can also be written as 8/22/2016 in the US and as 22/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 22, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 2016:

  • 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
  • Typhoon mindulle is expected to land near tokyo, japan. train and flight services will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
  • Flooding from heavy rains in central and eastern india causes flooding that has resulted in the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and at least 40 deaths.
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: south korea and the united states begin annual military drills, despite north korea's threat of nuclear attack.
  • Despite north korea's threats, south korea and the united states begin annual military drills.
  • Relations between iran and russia: iran says russia will cease using hamadan airbase for attacks on syria. it also said that russia's use hamadan airbase was temporary, based upon a russian request, and that russian operations were "finished for now". hossein dehghan, iran's defence minister, had earlier criticised russia's announcement about its iranian base. he said that there was a "show-off and inconsiderate attitude behind this announcement."
  • Ahmad al-mahdi pleads guilty to the war crime of destroying cultural sites in timbuktu at the international criminal court.
  • Philippine drug war: a senate investigation into the killings has revealed that the death toll from the crackdown on recreational drug use in the philippines is 1,800.
  • A senate investigation into the deaths of filipinos involved in crackdowns on recreational drug use has revealed that the death toll is 1,800.
  • Rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, fires thousands of benigno aquino iii appointees of the government.
  • French presidential election, 2017. the republicans (france), presidential primary, 2016. former president of france nicolas sarkozy officially declares he will run for president in 2017.
  • Nicolas sarkozy, former president of france, officially declares his candidacy to be president in 2017.
  • Microsoft admits that millions of webcams have stopped working after the windows 10 update.

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August 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $108.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.17
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.00

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8831 EUR
  • 1 USD = 100.347 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7613 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3099 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2942 CAD

August 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Leganes : 0 - 1
  • Valencia - Las Palmas : 2 - 4

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Zaragoza - UCAM Murcia : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Reims - Red Star : 2 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Sp Braga - Rio Ave : 1 - 1
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August 22, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 12:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.

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Who was born on August 22, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 6 days old,

or 396 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2775 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2016?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 22, 2016.

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August 22, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 2016:

  • Jory Prum

    Jory Prum was a talented sound designer in the gaming industry.

  • S. R. Nathan

    6th president of singapore (d. 2016).

  • Toots Thielemans

    Belgian and american jazz musician (b. 1922).

  • Michael Brooks
  • Girolamo Grillo
  • Sellapan Ramanathan
  • Gilli Smyth
  • Jacqueline Pagnol

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

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August 22, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 2016:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2016:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - Cold Water
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Heathens
  5. - One Dance

August 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Sucker For Pain
  4. - Panda
  5. - Too Good

August 22, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor

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August 22, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Justin Lin

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana

Country: United States of America

Nerve

Nerve

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

August 22, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tad Stones

Four in the Morning

Four in the Morning

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Anthony Simmons

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 22, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

By:

The Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award winner, Colson Whitehead's #1 New York Times Bestseller, is a remarkable tour de force that chronicles a young slave's desperate struggle for freedom in South Cora, an antebellum South Cora, and a …

Sting by Sandra Brown

Sting

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The #1 New York Times bestseller about corruption, treachery and sexual tension. . . Where nothing is as it seems, and where every truth exposed exposes a darker lie.

Insidious by Catherine Coulter

Insidious

By:

This thrilling entry is #1 New York Times bestseller Catherine Coulter's FBI Series. FBI agents Sherlock and Savich must find out who is trying murder Venus Rasmussen. She is a powerful and wealthy society icon.

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Truly Madly Guilty

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The #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller, FROM THE AUTHOR of BIG LITTLE LIES. Now an HBO series. Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award as Best FictionEntertainment Week's "Best Beach Bet"A USA Today Summer SelectionA Miami Herald Pick"Here's some of the …

The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer

The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo

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#1 New York Times Bestseller: "Amy Schumer's book is going to make you fall in love with her even more." Schumer is a comic of unbridled causticity (and generally hilarious), and this book shows that. It's a probing, confessional and …

August 22, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 22, 2016?

On August 22, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2016?

On August 22, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 2016?

On August 22, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for August 2016?

August 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 2016 calendar looked like.

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