What happened on Monday August 16, 2021?

Here's what happened on August 16, 2021:

• Taliban Seizes Control of Afghanistan In a dramatic geopolitical shift, Afghanistan fell to Taliban forces on August 16, 2021. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as Taliban fighters entered Kabul, effectively toppling the existing government. The rapid takeover led to chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, where five people died during desperate evacuation attempts. U.S. troops were tasked with evacuating embassy personnel and American citizens amid the unfolding crisis.
• Taliban Seizes Control of Afghanistan In a dramatic geopolitical shift, Afghanistan fell to Taliban forces on August 16, 2021. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as Taliban fighters entered Kabul, effectively toppling the existing government. The rapid takeover led to chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, where five people died during desperate evacuation attempts. U.S. troops were tasked with evacuating embassy personnel and American citizens amid the unfolding crisis.
• Devastating Haiti Earthquake A severe earthquake in Haiti resulted in a mounting death toll, reaching at least 1,297 fatalities. The disaster caused significant humanitarian challenges and widespread destruction.
• Devastating Haiti Earthquake A severe earthquake in Haiti resulted in a mounting death toll, reaching at least 1,297 fatalities. The disaster caused significant humanitarian challenges and widespread destruction.
• Dixie Fire Threatens California Homes The ongoing Dixie Fire continued to pose a significant threat to thousands of homes in California, representing a major environmental and residential risk.
• Dixie Fire Threatens California Homes The ongoing Dixie Fire continued to pose a significant threat to thousands of homes in California, representing a major environmental and residential risk.
• Texas Supreme Court Blocks Local Mask Mandates The Texas Supreme Court upheld Governor Greg Abbott's executive order preventing local jurisdictions from imposing mask mandates. This decision temporarily blocked face-covering requirements in Dallas and Bexar counties during a significant COVID-19 Delta variant surge.
• China's Economic Growth Slows China experienced a slowdown in factory output, raising concerns about potential implications for the global economic recovery.
• China's Economic Growth Slows China experienced a slowdown in factory output, raising concerns about potential implications for the global economic recovery.
• Texas Supreme Court Blocks Local Mask Mandates The Texas Supreme Court upheld Governor Greg Abbott's executive order preventing local jurisdictions from imposing mask mandates. This decision temporarily blocked face-covering requirements in Dallas and Bexar counties during a significant COVID-19 Delta variant surge.
• Trudeau Calls Snap Canadian Election Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strategically called a national election for September 20, 2021, aiming to regain majority control of the House of Commons. Trudeau, who first came to power in 2015, had been leading a minority government since October 2019.
• Trudeau Calls Snap Canadian Election Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strategically called a national election for September 20, 2021, aiming to regain majority control of the House of Commons. Trudeau, who first came to power in 2015, had been leading a minority government since October 2019.
• Biden Administration Expands Food Stamp Benefits The Biden administration announced plans to increase food stamp benefits, aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during ongoing economic challenges.
• Biden Administration Expands Food Stamp Benefits The Biden administration announced plans to increase food stamp benefits, aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during ongoing economic challenges.
• New York Governor Supports Student Mask Mandates Incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed mask mandates for schoolchildren to mitigate the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19.
• New York Governor Supports Student Mask Mandates Incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed mask mandates for schoolchildren to mitigate the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19.
• Hurricane Fred Approaches Florida Hurricane Fred was intensifying as it approached the Florida panhandle, posing potential risks to coastal communities and requiring close monitoring.
• Hurricane Fred Approaches Florida Hurricane Fred was intensifying as it approached the Florida panhandle, posing potential risks to coastal communities and requiring close monitoring.
• Roger Federer Announces Extended Injury Break Tennis legend Roger Federer revealed that recent knee surgery would sideline him for several months, marking a significant pause in his illustrious career.
• Roger Federer Announces Extended Injury Break Tennis legend Roger Federer revealed that recent knee surgery would sideline him for several months, marking a significant pause in his illustrious career.

Events in 2021

August 16, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 16, 2021 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2021 can also be written as 8/16/2021 in the US and as 16/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 16, 2021:

• Sean Lock

  Renowned English comedian and writer known for his dark humor and appearances on panel shows like '8 Out of 10 Cats'.

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 12:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2021.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 2021

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Someone born on August 16, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 27 days old,

or 195 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1366 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2021?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 16, 2021.

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