What happened on Thursday, August 16, 2018?

Here's what happened on August 16, 2018:

• Analyses show that a rare fire tornado, which barrelled into Redding during the Carr Fire on July 26, caused the death of a firefighter who raced to a neighborhood in flames.
• 2018 California wildfires - Analysis shows that a rare fire tornado roared through Redding during the Carr Fire on July 26, 2018. It caused the death of a firefighter who raced to a burning neighborhood.
• Kerala floods 2018: Indian authorities have confirmed that 350 people were killed in Kerala's heavy floods.
• According to Indian authorities, 350 people have been confirmed killed in heavy floods in Kerala.
• Mexican Drug War: Mexico announces they will offer up to MXN$30 Million (equivalent US$1.56million) to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest Nemesio Cervantes, alias "El Mencho") the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He is one of Mexico's most wanted criminals.
• Mexican authorities announce that they will offer up to MXN$30 Million (equivalent US$1.56million) to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest Nemesio Cervantes, alias "El Mencho") as a reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Nemesio Oseguera Cevantes (alias El Mencho), the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He is one of Mexico's most wanted criminals.
• The government of DR Congo issues a warrant international for Moise Katumbi's arrest, which was issued because he wanted to participate in the December 2018 Congolese general elections.
• South Korean dog meat consumption: Animal rights groups protest against Seoul's dog meat consumption.
• 2018 Washington Veterans Day Parade: President Donald Trump's planned military parade on November 10, 2018, has been postponed by the United States Department of Defense until 2019. Estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
• The United States Department of Defense has delayed President Donald Trump's military parade. It was originally scheduled to be held on November 10, 2018, but it has been rescheduled for 2019. Estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
• Freedom of press in the United States: Hundreds of U.S. newspapers have coordinated editorials to defend press freedom. They refute President Donald Trump's repeated claims that news media reports are "fake news" or that journalists are "enemies for the people".
• Many newspapers in the United States have published coordinated editorials to defend press freedom. They refute President Donald Trump's repeated claims that news media reports are "fake news" or that journalists are "enemies for the people".
• American singer and songwriter Aretha Franke dies at the tender age of 76.
• Constellation Brands, owner of Corona Beer, plans to invest in Canopy Growth, a Canadian marijuana producer.
• Elections in Canada, Premiership under Justin Trudeau: Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau dismissed speculations that he would call early elections this fall. He stated that his government is still focused on strengthening the economy and renegotiating NAFTA.
• Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, dismissed speculations that he would call an election early this fall. He also stated that his government is still focused on strengthening the economy and renegotiating NAFTA.
• Seoul protests dog meat consumption by animal rights groups
• The Trump Administration of the United States has revoked the security clearance of John Brennan, former chief of the CIA.
• 2018 Major League Baseball season. The Texas Rangers win a triple-play against the Los Angeles Angels, without retiring a batter. This is the first triple-play in MLB since 1912.
• Death of Aretha Franklin Legendary American soul singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76, marking the end of an era for music and leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in the world of rhythm and blues.
• U.S. Newspapers Defend Press Freedom Hundreds of U.S. newspapers published coordinated editorials challenging President Donald Trump's repeated accusations of 'fake news' and claims that journalists are 'enemies of the people', in a significant stand for press freedom and media integrity.
• Kerala Floods of 2018 A catastrophic flooding event in Kerala, India, resulted in the confirmed deaths of 350 people. The disaster underscored the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and the significant human toll of climate-related disasters.
• Rare Fire Tornado in California Carr Fire A rare and devastating fire tornado struck Redding, California during the Carr Fire on July 26, 2018, resulting in the tragic death of a firefighter who was attempting to save a neighborhood engulfed in flames. This unusual meteorological phenomenon highlighted the extreme and unpredictable nature of wildfires.
• Mexican Government Offers Reward for Cartel Leader The Mexican government announced a substantial reward of MXN$30 million (approximately US$1.56 million) for information leading to the arrest of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', the suspected leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of Mexico's most wanted criminals.

Events in 2018

August 16, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 2018

August 16, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $211.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $108.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.37

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8789 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.945 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7865 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.377 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3158 CAD

August 16, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2018 can also be written as 8/16/2018 in the US and as 16/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 2018:

• Aretha Franklin

  Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul.' She was renowned for her powerful voice and incredible influence on the music industry, especially in the genres of soul, R&B, and gospel. [bio]

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  Indian prime minister (b. 1924).

• Wakako Yamauchi

  American-japanese writer (b. 1924).

• Benny Andersen

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 2018 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 16, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 11:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.

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Someone born on August 16, 2018 is:

7 years 11 months old,

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