What happened on Wednesday, July 6, 2016?

Here's what happened on July 06, 2016:

• Oscar Pistorius murder sentencing On July 6, 2016, South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013. The sentencing followed a lengthy legal process and was met with public outcry, with many expressing concerns over the perceived leniency of the sentence. source: bbc.com
• Pokémon Go launch On July 6, 2016, Niantic, Inc. released Pokémon Go, an augmented reality mobile game that became a global phenomenon. The game allowed players to catch virtual Pokémon in real-world locations using their smartphones, leading to widespread public engagement and discussions about its impact on social interactions and public spaces. source: pokemon.com
• Zimbabwe protests On July 6, 2016, Zimbabwe witnessed widespread protests across major cities, including Harare and Bulawayo. The demonstrations were organized by movements such as #ThisFlag and #Tajamuka/Sesjikile, calling for President Robert Mugabe's resignation and addressing issues like economic mismanagement and corruption. The government responded by arresting protesters and imposing internet restrictions to curb the unrest. source: washingtonpost.com
• Philippine Army Soldier Mutilation Allegations Twenty soldiers from the Philippine Army are under investigation for allegedly committing extreme brutality against a New People's Army soldier, including gouging his eyes, removing his tongue, and slitting his throat - a serious violation of military conduct and human rights.

Events in 2016

July 06, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 2016

July 06, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 06, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $94.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.85

Exchange Rates on July 06, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9009 EUR
• 1 USD = 101.123 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7754 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3308 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.296 CAD

July 06, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 188th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 2016 can also be written as 7/6/2016 in the US and as 6/7/2016 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 2016 in July 2016 calendar

July 06, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

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. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For

July 06, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

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 6th 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 06, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 06, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:54 am and setting at 10:01 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 06, 2016

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Someone born on July 06, 2016 is:

10 years and 28 days old,

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or 525 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 2016?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 06, 2016.

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