Thursday August 11, 2016: on this day
About August 11th, 2016, in brief:
- Historical events: August 2016 Thailand bombings. Two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in Hua Hin District in Thailand.
- Day of the week: August 11th, 2016 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Hulk Hogan, Chris Hemsworth
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul
- Popular movie: Maggie's Plan directed by Rebecca Miller
More about August 11th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 2016.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 2016?
- August 11, 2016: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 2016?
- How old is someone born on August 11, 2016?
- August 11, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 2016?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2016?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 2016?
What day of the week was August 11, 2016?
August 11, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 2016 can also be written as 8/11/2016 in the US and as 11/8/2016 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 2016: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 2016:
- August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
- Two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring 10 more, including tourists from abroad, in hua hin district in thailand.
- A roadside bomb that struck a pakistani security vehicle in quetta in southwest pakistan injure thirteen people. this is the same city where at least 74 were injured in a suicide attack at a hospital monday. a judge was not hurt when the police escorted him.
- Syrian civil war: a russian airstrike in aleppo kills khaled omar harayh, a syrian rescue worker. omar, a syrian rescue worker, became famous after rescuing a 16-hour-old baby from beneath rubble.
- Khaled omar harrah, a russian pilot who was on a rescue mission in aleppo, is believed to have been killed by an airstrike. omar, a syrian rescue worker, became famous after rescuing a 16-hour-old baby from beneath rubble.
- A silver spring apartment building explosion kills at least 2 people and injures 34 others. five to seven people are missing. more than 90 people were evacuated by the blast. firefighters and rescue crews responded to "a stench of gas" on july 25, investigating the cause of the explosion is ongoing.
- An explosion at a power station in dangyang in hubei province, central china has resulted in five deaths and 21 injuries. according to china's official xinhua news agency, the blast took place at 3:20 p.m. local. a high-pressure steampipe exploded.
- Arianna huffington has left the huffington post.
- Zambian constitution referendum, 2016: zambian general elections. voters vote to elect a president, unicameral national assembly, and to approve proposed amendments to article 79 and the bill of rights. the incumbent president edgar lungu will again face off against hakainde haichilema, president of united party for national development, and seven other candidates.
- Voters vote to elect a president, unicameral national parliament and to approve proposed amendments to article 79 and the bill of rights. the incumbent president edgar lungu will again face off against hakainde haichilema, president of united party for national development, and seven other candidates.
- Tonight is the peak of the 2016 perseid meteor shower.
- Chronological summary from the 2016 summer olympics: american swimmer michael phelps wins gold in the 200-meter individual medley. he is the first to win gold in the same event at four consecutive olympic games. this is phelps 22nd total gold medal.
- American swimmer michael phelps won the gold medal in 200-meter individual medley. he is the first to win gold medals at the same event at four consecutive olympic games. this is phelps 22nd total gold medal.
August 11, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 11, 2016:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.69
- Apple AAPL: opens at $108.52
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.03
- General Electric GE: opens at $31.31
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.25
Exchange Rates on August 11, 2016:
- 1 USD = 0.8974 EUR
- 1 USD = 101.891 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7717 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.2984 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2979 CAD
August 11, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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August 11, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 2016 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:25 pm and setting at 12:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.
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Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
- Hulk Hogan
Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
- Chris Hemsworth
Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Viola Davis
Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
- Arlene Dahl
Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
- Alyson Stoner
American actress, model and singer.
- Pervez Musharraf
Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
- Alex Haley
American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
- Eric Carmen
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
- Fernando Arrabal
Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
- Anna Gunn
Tv actress.
How old is someone born on August 11, 2016?
Someone born on August 11, 2016 is:
7 years 9 months old,
or 93 months and 25 days old,
or 407 weeks and 6 days old,
or 2855 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2016?
There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2016?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 11, 2016.
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August 11, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
- Robin Williams
After learning improv at l.a.
- Anne Heche
American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
- Peter Cushing
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Anne Ramsey
American actress (d. 1988).
- Phil Harris
American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
- John Meillon
Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
- Tom Drake
Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
- George Furth
American playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 2016:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
- Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
- Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
- Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
August 11, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- Rihanna - Needed Me
- Desiigner - Panda
- Kent Jones - Don't Mind
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free
August 11, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
- J Balvin - Bobo
- Maluma Featuring Yandel - El Perdedor
August 11, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 11, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:
August 11, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 11, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 11, 2016?
On August 11, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2016?
On August 11, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 2016?
On August 11, 2016 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.