What happened on Thursday August 11, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 11, 2016:

• Syrian Rescue Worker Killed in Airstrike A Russian airstrike in Aleppo killed Khaled Omar Harayh, a renowned Syrian rescue worker famous for saving a 16-hour-old baby from rubble. His death symbolizes the human cost of the ongoing Syrian Civil War and the risks faced by humanitarian workers.
• Michael Phelps Wins Historic Olympic Gold American swimmer Michael Phelps won gold in the 200-meter individual medley, becoming the first athlete to win gold in the same event at four consecutive Olympic Games. This victory marked his 22nd total Olympic gold medal, further cementing his status as the most decorated Olympian in history.
• Quetta Roadside Bombing A roadside bomb struck a Pakistani security vehicle in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, injuring thirteen people. This incident occurred in the same city that had recently experienced a devastating suicide attack at a hospital, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• August 2016 Thailand Bombings Two bombs hidden in plant pots exploded in Hua Hin District, Thailand, killing at least one person and injuring ten others, including foreign tourists. The coordinated attacks targeted multiple locations, causing significant local panic and international concern.
• Silver Spring Apartment Building Explosion A catastrophic explosion in a Silver Spring apartment building resulted in at least two fatalities and 34 injuries. Over 90 residents were evacuated, with five to seven people initially reported missing. Investigations into the cause, potentially related to a gas leak, were ongoing.
• Dangyang Power Station Explosion An explosion at a power station in Dangyang, Hubei province, central China, caused five deaths and 21 injuries. The blast occurred at 3:20 p.m. local time, involving a high-pressure steampipe, highlighting industrial safety concerns.
• Zambian General Election and Constitutional Referendum Zambia held general elections where voters elected a president and national assembly, and voted on proposed constitutional amendments. Incumbent President Edgar Lungu faced opposition leader Hakainde Haichilema and seven other candidates in a significant democratic process.
• 2016 Perseid Meteor Shower Peak The annual Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, offering a spectacular astronomical event visible from many parts of the world. This natural phenomenon attracts significant interest from astronomers and sky-watchers.

Events in 2016

August 11, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 2016

August 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.25

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8974 EUR
• 1 USD = 101.891 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7717 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2984 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2979 CAD

August 11, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2016 can also be written as 8/11/2016 in the US and as 11/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

August 11, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
5. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!

August 11, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. Kent Jones - Don't Mind
5. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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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.

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August 11, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:25 pm and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 2016

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Someone born on August 11, 2016 is:

8 years 9 months old,

or 105 months and 23 days old,

or 459 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3218 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2016?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 11, 2016.

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