What happened on Saturday June 16, 2018?

About June 16th, 2018, in brief:

  • Historical events: Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was implemented for the first time in World Cup history, awarding France a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Australia in Kazan, marking a significant technological milestone in international football.
  • Day of the week: June 16th, 2018 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch

More about June 16th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 2018.

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June 16, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 2018:

  • First VAR Usage in FIFA World Cup Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was implemented for the first time in World Cup history, awarding France a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Australia in Kazan, marking a significant technological milestone in international football.
  • Battle of Al Hudaydah During the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led coalition forces seized control of Hodeida International Airport after driving out Houthi troops. The intense battle resulted in approximately 280 reported fatalities in the port city of Sanaa over a four-day period.
  • Damboa Terrorist Attack Two suicide bombers attacked Damboa in Borno state, Nigeria, resulting in at least 31 fatalities, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • Iceland's Historic World Cup Performance In their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, Iceland achieved a remarkable result by holding two-time champion Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their opening match, marking a significant moment in the tournament.
  • 2018 Lower Puna Volcanic Eruption The Lower Puna Eruption on Hawaii's Big Island caused extensive destruction, with the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency reporting 467 homes completely destroyed by the volcanic activity.
  • Macedonia Naming Dispute Political Tension The Greek coalition government led by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survived a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition party, which was protesting a settlement regarding the Macedonia naming dispute.
  • Papua New Guinea Political Crisis Following post-election riots in Mendi, the government of Papua New Guinea declared a State of Emergency and suspended the government in Southern Highlands Province, highlighting significant political instability.
  • Caracas Nightclub Tragedy A deadly stampede occurred at a Caracas nightclub in Venezuela, resulting in 17 fatalities. The incident was triggered by an accidentally discharged tear gas canister during a brawl, leading to seven arrests.
  • Extraordinary Snake Predation Incident In a rare and shocking event, the body of an Indonesian woman was discovered inside a python, representing one of only two documented cases of a human being being completely consumed by a snake.

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

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

Exchange Rates on June 16, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 1.3199 CAD
  • 1 USD = 20.624 MXN
  • 1 CAD = 4.8764 CNY
  • 1 CAD = 15.6326 MXN
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What day of the week was June 16, 2018?


June 16, 2018 was a Saturday and it was the 167th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 2018 can also be written as 6/16/2018 in the US and as 16/6/2018 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 2018 in June 2018 calendar

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June 16, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 16, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 11:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 2018.

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How old is someone born on June 16, 2018?


Someone born on June 16, 2018 is:

7 years and 9 days old,

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or 366 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 2018?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 16, 2018.

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