What happened on Wednesday June 08, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 08, 2016:

• War in Afghanistan (2001-present: 12 Taliban members are killed by the Taliban. They were captured during recent ambushes in Ghazni Province, June 3rd and 5.
• Twelve members of Afghanistan's security force are killed by the Taliban after they were captured during ambushes in Ghazni Province, June 3rd and 5.
• Conflict between Israel and Palestine (2015-present). June 2016 Tel Aviv shooting: Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Tel Aviv, killing at least four civilians and injuring at most 18 more. They are both arrested.
• June 2016 Tel Aviv shooting: At least four Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Tel Aviv, injuring at most 18 others and killing at least four. They are both arrested.
• Due to the gas-smell, a road collapse near Ottawa's Canadian Parliament forces evacuation of a mall and hotel. Water and power are now off.
• Governor John Kasich signs legislation legalizing medical marijuana. Ohio becomes the 25th American state to approve its use.
• Civil war in Syria: At least 15 people are killed and dozens more injured by airstrikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo. Three hospitals have been hit, including one that provides pediatric services. UNICEF states that medics were required to remove babies from incubators. Although it is not clear who was responsible for the incident, the Russian Air Force and government forces have been supporting operations to regain control over the city.
• A United Nations commission has recommended that Eritrea be referred the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Eritrea, which include the enslavement and military conscription of 300,000 to 400,000 people.
• Students at the University of Papua New Guinea were protesting against Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's government when police opened fire. Seven people were injured and four have been killed. According to police, no one was hurt and nobody was injured. A university spokesperson claimed that police used tear gas.
• A Papua New Guinea court has issued an injunction prohibiting university students from protesting at campus. Students across the country have been boycotting classes and protesting for weeks, calling for Peter O'Neill to resign over corruption allegations.
• Eritrean Mered Medhanie aka The General is being extradited from Italy. He was the leader of one of Europe's largest criminal operations for illegally smuggling migrants across Africa. His operation cost up to EUR5,000 (PS3,900, $5,680). According to police, at least 359 migrants drowned when their boat capsized near Lampedusa in Italy in October 2013.
• The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has proposed the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson (atomic numbers 113 and 115).
• Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis star, was suspended by the International Tennis Federation for two years after she failed a drug test for meldonium during the Australian Open.

Events in 2016

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

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

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.03
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.02
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.53

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.877 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6891 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3355 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2692 CAD

June 08, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 160th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2016 can also be written as 6/8/2016 in the US and as 8/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 11:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Someone born on June 08, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

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or 466 weeks

or 3262 days old,

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