What happened on Saturday October 08, 2016?

Here's what happened on October 08, 2016:

• Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missile System Russian President Vladimir Putin strategically deployed a nuclear-capable Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile defense system to the Kaliningrad exclave, located between Poland and Lithuania, signaling potential geopolitical tensions.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Syria Vetoed Russia vetoed a French-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Aleppo. Notably, China, which previously supported Russia's Syria-related vetoes, chose to abstain in this instance.
• Saudi-led Airstrike on Yemen Funeral Saudi Arabian-led coalition aircraft launched devastating airstrikes against a civilian funeral in Sana'a, Yemen, resulting in at least 140 deaths and over 500 injuries. The mayor of Sana'a, Abdul-Qader Hilal, was among those killed in this tragic attack.
• Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to nearly 900 across multiple regions, highlighting the devastating impact of this powerful storm.
• Palm Springs Police Officers Killed A tragic incident in Palm Springs, California, resulted in the murder of three police officers, with one additional officer injured, underscoring the risks faced by law enforcement personnel.
• Hurricane Matthew Impacts Southeastern United States Hurricane Matthew caused extensive damage in the Southeastern United States, killing 13 people and causing widespread power outages affecting 2.2 million households and businesses. The hurricane was classified as a Category 1 with winds reaching 75 mph (120 km/h).
• Hurricane Matthew Final Landfall Hurricane Matthew made its fourth and final landfall near McClellanville, South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane, causing significant flooding and damage in the Southeastern United States.
• Terrorist Plot Discovered in Germany German authorities uncovered a terrorist plot to bomb a school in Chemnitz, prompting a police search for the suspect and highlighting ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
• Bangladesh Militant Raid Security forces conducted targeted raids on Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh in Gazipur, successfully neutralizing 11 militants and disrupting potential terrorist activities.
• Georgian Parliamentary Election Georgian citizens participated in a legislative election, exercising their democratic right to choose their parliamentary representatives.
• Closure of Hungarian Newspaper After 60 years of publication, the Hungarian newspaper Népszabadság was shut down due to significant financial losses, marking the end of a long-standing media institution.

Events in 2016

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

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 2016

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

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 19.2582 MXN

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

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Gimnastic : 4 - 4
• Getafe - UCAM Murcia : 2 - 0
• Numancia - Cordoba : 1 - 1
• Reus Deportiu - Tenerife : 0 - 0
• Sevilla B - Zaragoza : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Solihull : 2 - 0
• Barrow - Maidstone : 3 - 0
• Braintree Town - York : 1 - 1
• Bromley - Lincoln : 1 - 1
• Chester - Torquay : 1 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Edinburgh City - Elgin : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bradford - Shrewsbury : 2 - 0
• Gillingham - Oldham : 1 - 2
• Peterboro - Bury : 3 - 1
• Rochdale - Southend : 3 - 0
• Scunthorpe - Northampton : 1 - 1

October 08, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2016 can also be written as 10/8/2016 in the US and as 8/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. twenty one pilots - Heathens
3. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
4. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You
5. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2016 was Broccoli by D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good
5. Tory Lanez - Luv

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:36 pm and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2016

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Someone born on October 08, 2016 is:

8 years 3 months old,

or 99 months and 7 days old,

or 431 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3021 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2016?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2016?

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

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