What happened on Saturday July 02, 2016?

Here's what happened on July 02, 2016:

• Pro-EU Protests in London Thousands of pro-European Union protesters demonstrated in London against the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU, demanding that Article 50 not be invoked.
• Syrian Government Airstrikes in Damascus Syrian government airstrikes killed at least 30 people in Damascus. Rebels alleged the strikes were in retaliation for the previous day's killing of a Syrian Air Force pilot by Al-Nusra Front. The airstrikes reportedly targeted a medical center and a school.
• Gulshan Attack Hostage Crisis A dramatic hostage situation in Dhaka, Bangladesh ended with the Rapid Action Battalion freeing 13 hostages. Tragically, 25 hostages were killed, two police officers were injured, and six gunmen were captured while six were killed during the standoff.
• Baghdad Lorry Bomb Attack Islamic militants detonated a large lorry bomb in Baghdad, causing significant damage and casualties.
• US Airstrike Eliminates ISIL Leaders According to the Pentagon, a United States-led coalition airstrike in Mosul successfully killed two senior Islamic State (ISIL) leaders.
• Australian Federal Election 2016 Australians voted in a federal election where Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's conservative Liberal Party-led Coalition secured a slim majority. The Coalition won 76 seats, while the Australian Labor Party secured 69 seats.
• Turkish Police Arrest Suspects in Istanbul Airport Attack In connection with the terrorist attack on Istanbul Atatürk Airport, 41 Turkish police officers were arrested as part of the investigation.
• Suicide Bombing in Jalalabad A suicide bombing occurred in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, resulting in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries.
• Shooting in Zitiste, Serbia A gunman opened fire in a cafe in Zitiste, Serbia, killing five people and injuring 20 others. The perpetrator fled the scene but was quickly arrested.

Events in 2016

July 02, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 2016

July 02, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on July 02, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.7531 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3316 AUD
• 1 USD = 18.3535 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.4835 AUD
• 1 EUR = 1.4368 CAD

July 02, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 184th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2016 can also be written as 7/2/2016 in the US and as 2/7/2016 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 2016 in July 2016 calendar

Famous people died on July 02, 2016:

• Elie Wiesel

  Elie Wiesel was a renowned Romanian-born American writer, Holocaust survivor, and human rights activist who used his powerful testimony to...

• Caroline Aherne

  Renowned British comedian, actress, and writer best known for her iconic role in 'The Royle Family' and her sharp comedic talent.

• Michael Cimino

  Acclaimed American film director known for the Oscar-winning 'The Deer Hunter' and the controversial epic 'Heaven's Gate', which...

• Patrick Manning

  Trinidadian-tobagonian politician 4th prime minister of trinidad and tobago.

• Michel Rocard
• Giovanni Russo
• Rudolf Emil Kálmán

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on July 2nd

July 02, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home

July 02, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Kent Jones - Don't Mind
5. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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July 02, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 July 02, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 07:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 2016

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Someone born on July 02, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 3 days old,

or 465 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3260 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 2016?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 02, 2016.

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