Monday August 08, 2016

US date format: 8/8/2016, UK date format: 8/8/2016

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 8, 2016).

The number one song in US was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul.

Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2016 while Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Jean-Claude Van Johnson. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Lego Worlds or Lego Marvel's Avengers.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

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August 08, 2016 Events

What happened on August 08, 2016?


Historical Events

  • 2016 Ethiopian protests. More than 50 protesters were killed by Ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. The government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
  • Over fifty protesters were killed by Ethiopian security force in the past few days. The government blocked internet access and journalists from entering the country.
  • Quetta Bombing: A suicide bomber attacked a Quetta hospital, Pakistan. At least 70 people were killed and 120 more were injured. (BBC). The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul Ahrar, a Pakistani Taliban.
  • A suicide bomber attack at Quetta hospital, Pakistan kills at least 70 people and injures around 120 more.
  • Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (Pakistani Taliban) claims responsibility for the attack.
  • Japan's Emperor Akihito says he plans to reduce his official duties as a result of old age.
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What happened on August 08 in history? Find out the list of August 8th major events

What was 2016 famous for? Discover everything about 2016

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August 08, 2016 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 08, 2016?

Other August 8th famous deaths

  • Louise Brooks

    American dancer, actress, and movie historian (d. 1985).

  • Patricia Neal

    American actress who was a Broadway success from her stage debut in 1945.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes

    NYC, New York -- Actress (Vertigo, Miss Ellie-Dallas, Caught).

  • American Gothic novelist, known as the "Virginia Werewolf of séance fiction," a prolific and disciplined writer whose typewriter kept going...

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August 08, 2016 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

Monkey

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August 08, 2016 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 08, 2016?


The day of the week was Monday.

August 8th marks the 220th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2016.

There are 145 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 08, 2016? Which were the top hits on August 08, 2016?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Ride
  2. - Heathens
  3. - Stressed Out
  4. - Let It Go
  5. - Hymn For The Weekend

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor
Sport Games on August 08, 2016

Sport Games on August 08, 2016


Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • Stuttgart - St Pauli : 2 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

I Love Dick

I Love Dick

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan

Dark Carousel

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Christine Feehan's Carpathian novel #1 New York Times Bestseller is intoxicating. A woman falls for the seductive lure of the past and a vampire warrior’s intoxicating embrace... Charlotte Vintage walks into Tariq Asenguard’s club and Tariq's blood is on fire.

Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods, Parnell Hall

Smooth Operator

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A new extraordinary series is being created by Stuart Woods, number-one bestseller. It stars Teddy Fay, an old fan favorite. Stone Barrington calls President Kate Lee to Washington about an urgent matter. It quickly becomes apparent that this potentially dangerous …

Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods

Smooth Operator

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An extraordinary series featuring Teddy Fay, #1 bestselling author of Stuart Woods is now available. It quickly becomes clear that President Kate Lee needs Stone Barrington's help in a critical situation.

The Black Widow by Daniel Silva

The Black Widow

By:

Gabriel Allon, art restorer, assassin, and spy, faces an intimidating opponent, an ISIS mastermind

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends With Us

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Instant New York Times Bestseller Colleen Hoover's newest novel is now available.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive 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)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.05
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $107.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.30
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.73

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 0.9019 EUR
  • 1 USD = 102.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7669 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3062 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3162 CAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 08, 2016?

On August 08, 2016 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is August 08, 2016?

On August 08, 2016 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 08, 2016?

On August 08, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2016?

On August 08, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2016?

On August 08, 2016 Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 08, 2016?

Famous people died on August 08, 2016 include, Edward Daly, Željko Kopanja.