What happened on Friday November 16, 2018?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2018:

• California Camp Fire Tragedy The devastating Camp Fire in California continued to claim lives, with the death toll rising to 71 statewide. Over 1,000 people remained missing or unaccounted for, making this one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California's history.
• Julian Assange Charged in Russia Investigation A court filing accidentally revealed that Julian Assange has been charged in connection with the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, signaling a significant development in the ongoing probe.
• UK Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Brexit Tensions British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Stephen Barclay as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and Amber Rudd as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, following the resignations of Esther McVey and Dominic Raab.
• ARA San Juan Submarine Discovery The Argentine Navy announced the discovery of the ARA San Juan (S-42), a submarine that had vanished on November 15, 2017, with 44 crew members aboard. The submarine was found on the South Atlantic Ocean seabed, bringing closure to a year-long search and mystery.
• Jim Acosta's White House Press Pass Restored U.S. Federal District Judge Timothy J. Kelly ordered the Secret Service to temporarily restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta's White House press pass, a notable moment in press freedom and media-government relations.
• Georgia Gubernatorial Election Controversy Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams ended her campaign, acknowledging Brian Kemp's victory while announcing her intent to file a federal lawsuit against Georgia for election mismanagement, signaling ongoing electoral disputes.
• Redefinition of SI Base Units The General Conference on Weights and Measures decided to redefine SI base units, making them no longer dependent on physical objects but entirely defined by physical constants, a significant advancement in scientific measurement standards.
• Johnston Press Media Group Enters Administration Johnston Press, a major UK media company owning prominent newspapers like i, The Scotsman, and the Yorkshire Post, went into administration after failing to secure a buyer. The company was set to be delisted from the London Stock Exchange on 19th November 2018, marking a significant moment in the UK media landscape.
• Myanmar Intercepts Rohingya Refugee Boat Myanmar Immigration Department intercepted a boat carrying 106 Rohingya refugees approximately 30 kilometers from Yangon. The boat, which departed from Sittwe in Rakhine State with human smugglers, was en route to Malaysia, highlighting the ongoing refugee crisis.
• Groundbreaking Genetic Research on Hemimastigotes A first genetic analysis of hemimastigotes revealed they are sufficiently distinct from other life forms to warrant a separate supra-kingdom classification, potentially reshaping our understanding of biological taxonomy.
• Deadly Winter Storms Hit Eastern United States Severe winter storms struck the eastern United States, causing eight fatalities and leaving tens of thousands without power, demonstrating the potential destructive impact of extreme weather conditions.
• Fatal Bus Fire in Zimbabwe A tragic bus fire in Zimbabwe resulted in at least 42 fatalities and more than 20 injuries, highlighting the ongoing transportation safety challenges in the region.

Events in 2018

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

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2018

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

Stock market quotes on November 16, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.37
• Apple AAPL: opens at $190.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $8.08
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.89

Exchange Rates on November 16, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8753 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.812 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7797 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3638 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3143 CAD

November 16, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2018 can also be written as 11/16/2018 in the US and as 16/11/2018 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2018 in November 2018 calendar

Famous people died on November 16, 2018:

• William Goldman

  Renowned screenwriter and novelist who won Academy Awards for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President's Men'.

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on November 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 2018 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 2018

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Someone born on November 16, 2018 is:

6 years 5 months old,

or 77 months and 7 days old,

or 335 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2350 days old,

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

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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