Monday August 01, 2016: on this day

August 01, 2016 was the 214th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 2016, who was born and died on August 01, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Kubo and the Two Strings, directed by Travis Knight), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 2016?


August 01, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2016 can also be written as 8/1/2016 in the US and as 1/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 01, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 2016:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
  • Taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a kabul military base.
  • Syrian civil war: rebels in northern syria shoot down a russian mil mi-8 military helicopter transporting humanitarian aid. the crash kills all five crew members.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-2018): following a request by the un-backed government of national accord, the united states launches airstrikes against isil positions in sirte, libya. in a televised speech, fayez al-sarraj, libya's prime minister, stated that the strikes had caused "heavy isil losses".
  • Uber plans to merge its china operations and rival didi, with the merger company valued at $35 billion.
  • Tesla plans to buy solar city for $2.6 billion
  • The malaysian national security council act is now in effect, giving najib razak, the prime minister of malaysia, broad new powers.
  • Venezuelan protests and 2016 state of emergency in venezuela. venezuela's national electoral council reports that the opposition has successfully collected one percent of the voter signatures required by every state for a referendum to recall president nicolas maduro. tibisay lucena, the head of the council, did not specify a date for the next phase: to collect 20 percent of signatures.
  • The national electoral council of venezuela says that the opposition has successfully collected one percent of the voter signatures required by each state for a referendum to recall president nicolas maduro. tibisay lucena, the head of the council, did not specify a date for the next phase: to collect 20 percent of signatures.
  • Chris buescher is the first rookie to win an nascar sprint cup series race, winning the pennsylvania 400 at pocono raceway in auto racing. the event was plagued by adverse weather, which caused it to start 22 laps later than expected and finish 22 laps less than the planned distance.

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August 01, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $104.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.65

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8953 EUR
  • 1 USD = 102.4 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7584 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3285 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3124 CAD

August 01, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Reims : 1 - 1
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August 01, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 07:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Who was born on August 01, 2016?


Famous people born on August 01, 2016:

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 27 days old,

or 399 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2796 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2016?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 01, 2016.

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August 01, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 2016:

  • Korynne Gaines

    Social justice activist known for her advocacy against police brutality.

  • Queen Anne of Romania (b. 1923)
  • Trajan Djankov
  • Andre Hajdu
  • Gustavo Latis
  • José Gutiérrez Maesso
  • Anna di Borbone-Parma
  • Leszek Arent
  • Alfred Dennis
  • Oscar Celli Gerbasi
  • Raimundo Ongaro

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 2016:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 2016:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - One Dance
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  5. - Don't Let Me Down

August 01, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Don't Mind
  4. - Panda
  5. - Controlla

August 01, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 01, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 01, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Travis Knight

Starring: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes

Country: United States of America

Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Paul Greengrass

Starring: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel

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 01, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

The Get Down

The Get Down

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 01, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 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

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 01, 2016?

On August 01, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 2016?

On August 01, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 2016?

On August 01, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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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