Thursday August 04, 2016: on this day

August 04, 2016 was the 217th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 2016, who was born and died on August 04, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 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 4th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2016?


August 04, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2016 can also be written as 8/4/2016 in the US and as 4/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 04, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
  • At least two people were killed when at least 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city and surrounding towns.
  • Jan egeland is a un adviser on syria. he claims that 44 attacks were made against hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities in syria during july alone.
  • Markets expected that the bank of england would cut the key interest rate from 0.25 to 0.25. this is the first reduction since 2009.
  • 2016 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane earl hits belize, belize city, early today.
  • Hurricane earl arrives in belize, belize city, early today
  • 2016 nevada wildfire: fires in seven states of the united states are keeping thousands away from firefighters.
  • Wildfires in seven u.s. states are keeping thousands at bay.
  • China bans south korean stars from k-pop and south korean actors from promotional events as a retaliation to seoul's deployment u.s. thaad antiballistic missile system.
  • Cross-strait relations. china blocks taiwan's attempts to join the international civil aviation organization, despite the fact that 58 million passengers fly over taiwan's flight information area each year.
  • China is blocking taiwan from joining the international civil aviation organization, despite taiwan having 58 million passengers flying over its flight information area annually.
  • Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte claims that the sinaloa cartel as well as the chinese triad are involved in the philippine narcotic trade.
  • The ruling african national congress (anc), with more than half of the votes counted, is leading on 53.2 percent. this will make it the first election since 1994's end of apartheid that the anc has received less than 60 percent. with around 28 percent of the vote nationally the opposition democratic alliance has taken the lead in three cities: pretoria and johannesburg. final results are expected to be announced friday.
  • Pushpa kamal dhal, prime minister of nepal, takes the oath to office and secrecy.
  • After 31 months of exploration, china's lunar rover yutu has been abandoned.
  • 2016 summer olympics: according to the international olympic committee, 271 of 389 russian olympic committee athletes will be eligible for the 2016 summer olympics.

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August 04, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.86

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8984 EUR
  • 1 USD = 101.185 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7625 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.311 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3025 CAD
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August 04, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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August 04, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:43 am and setting at 09:41 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 04, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 15 days old,

or 402 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2815 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2016?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 04, 2016.

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August 04, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2016:

  • Carroll Hubbard

    Carroll Hubbard was a U.S.

  • Patrice Munsel
  • Charles Toubé
  • Alexandru Meszaros
  • Likas Tarigan
  • Michael «Ducksie» Walsh
  • Bruce Burrell
  • Roberto Nicholas «Snaffu» Rigor
  • David Dudley Dowd
  • Patrice Munsel (Patrice Beverly Munsil
  • Robert Ramsay
  • Jean Antone
  • Gaspar Saladino
  • Zinaida Sharko (Зинаида Максимовна Шарко)

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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August 04, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2016:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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 04, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 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

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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 04, 2016?

On August 04, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2016?

On August 04, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2016?

On August 04, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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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