What happened on Friday, April 8, 2016?

Here's what happened on April 08, 2016:

• SpaceX cargo mission and drone ship landing On April 8, 2016, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule with cargo for the International Space Station. The mission was notable for the successful landing of the Falcon 9's first stage on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology. source: cnbc.com
• Iraqi army recaptures Hit On April 8, 2016, the Iraqi army, supported by allied forces, recaptured the city of Hit from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The operation aimed to eliminate ISIL militants from the area and restore control to the Iraqi government. The recapture of Hit was seen as a significant step in the ongoing campaign against ISIL in Iraq. source: reuters.com
• Sinai insurgency attacks On April 8, 2016, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt experienced a series of attacks attributed to the Islamic State's affiliate in the region. The attacks targeted security forces and civilians, resulting in multiple casualties. The Egyptian government responded with increased security measures and military operations to counter the insurgency. source: aljazeera.com
• ISIL Executes Cement Plant Workers In the Syrian Civil War's Damascus offensive, ISIL militants reportedly executed 175 workers captured earlier in the week at a cement plant east of Damascus.
• North Carolina Bathroom Bill Protest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band canceled their concert in Greensboro, North Carolina, in protest of the state's controversial 'bathroom bill' which restricted transgender bathroom access.
• Marriott Acquires Starwood Hotels Shareholders of Starwood Hotels and Marriott International approved Marriott's acquisition of Starwood, creating the world's largest hotel company. The merger had passed antitrust reviews in the United States and Canada, with pending approvals from the European Union and China.
• Train Collision in Costa Rica A head-on collision between two commuter train cars in San Jose, Costa Rica, resulted in at least 245 people being injured.
• Fatal Plane Crash in Alaska A small aircraft heading to Angoon, Southeast Alaska, crashed, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.
• Madagascar Prime Minister Resignation Prime Minister Jean Ravelonarivo unexpectedly resigned from his position along with his entire cabinet, without providing a specific explanation for his departure.

Events in 2016

April 08, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 2016

April 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.06

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8775 EUR
• 1 USD = 108.079 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7075 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3222 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2986 CAD

April 08, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Hannover : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Heidenheim - Braunschweig : 2 - 2
• Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
• Paderborn - Union Berlin : 0 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Granada - Malaga : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Red Star : 1 - 2
• Auxerre - Metz : 4 - 0
• Brest - Le Havre : 0 - 0
• Evian Thonon Gaillard - Tours : 0 - 0
• Laval - Sochaux : 1 - 2

April 08, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 99th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2016 can also be written as 4/8/2016 in the US and as 8/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2016 in the complete 2016 calendar

April 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
4. Flo Rida - My House
5. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out

April 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Kevin Gates - 2 Phones
4. Desiigner - Panda
5. Bryson Tiller - Don't

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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April 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 10:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 2016

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Someone born on April 08, 2016 is:

10 years 5 months old,

or 125 months and 24 days old,

or 547 weeks

or 3829 days old,

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There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 8th 2027.

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 08, 2016.

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