What happened on Tuesday October 16, 2018?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2018:

• Khashoggi Disappearance Diplomatic Crisis A significant diplomatic tension emerged as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi King Salman regarding journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. Senior U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham directly accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of murder, calling for his removal, which marked a critical moment in U.S.-Saudi relations.
• U.S. Sanctions on Iran The United States Treasury Department imposed new economic sanctions targeting 22 Iranian banks and corporations, escalating economic pressure on Iran and further straining diplomatic relations between the two countries.
• Pipeline Explosion in Nigeria A catastrophic pipeline explosion in Aba, Nigeria claimed 200 lives, sparking massive protests. Over 2,000 demonstrators alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was responsible for the incident due to negligence, demanding accountability and improved safety measures.
• U.S. Airstrike in Somalia The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a targeted airstrike near Harardhere in central Somalia, neutralizing 60 al-Shabaab militants. This operation was part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region to combat the extremist group's activities.
• Australian Potential Jerusalem Embassy Move Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced his government was considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and potentially relocating the embassy. The controversial announcement, made days before a by-election featuring Dave Sharma, a former ambassador to Israel, sparked significant local political debate and opposition criticism.
• Armenia Political Transition Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigned to dissolve the National Assembly and trigger early elections, signaling a significant political transformation and democratic process in the country.
• Train Derailment in Morocco A tragic train accident in Bouknadel, Morocco resulted in at least seven fatalities and over 80 injuries. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about railway safety infrastructure and emergency response protocols in the region.
• Myanmar Air Force Fighter Jet Crash Two Myanmar Air Force F-7 fighter jets crashed into a broadcast tower in Magway, resulting in the tragic deaths of both pilots. An 11-year-old girl was also killed by falling debris, underscoring the potential civilian risks during military aviation incidents.

Events in 2018

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

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $218.93
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $109.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.93

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8637 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.311 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7584 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4003 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2935 CAD

October 16, 2018 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2018 can also be written as 10/16/2018 in the US and as 16/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2018 in October 2018 calendar

Famous people died on October 16, 2018:

• Aldo Pedrana

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2018

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Someone born on October 16, 2018 is:

6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 7 days old,

or 340 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2381 days old,

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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