Thursday August 18, 2016: on this day

August 18, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2016 can also be written as 8/18/2016 in the US and as 18/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on August 18, 2016:

• Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
• At least 12 people were killed and 219 injured in three bombings that targeted police and military personnel in southeast turkey.
• Syrian civil war: syrian government warplanes bombard kurdish-held al-hasakah, the first attack on the country's five-year civil conflict. at least 13 people were killed.
• Syrian government warplanes attacked kurdish-held al-hasakah, killing at least 13 civilians.
• Eddie bauer reported that malware was used in order to access card payment data at their stores. however, payments made through their website were not affected.
• Jane triche milazzo, u.s. district judge, sentences darren sharper, former nfl player to 18 years imprisonment in a rape-and-drugging case involving up to 16 women from several u.s. states.
• Mexico's national human rights commission claims that 22 people were executed last year by federal police in the ecuandureo shootingout in western michoacan.
• Voreqe bainimarama, fiji's prime minister, has scrapped plans to change fiji's flag after the nation received its first olympic medal in men's rugby sevens.
• According to the obama administration, it is aiming to eliminate private ownership of federal prisons. private prisons that house 22660 federal inmates out of almost 200,000 total would be affected by the move.
• Twitter announced that 235,000 accounts linked to terror were suspended in the last six months, amid increased pressure from the white house on tech companies to censure extremists like isis.

August 18, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $109.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.89

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8811 EUR
• 1 USD = 100.082 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7597 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3016 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2777 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 18, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 2016 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 18, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

• Robert Redford

  American actor, director, environmental activist.

• Mae West

  Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

• Kaitlin Olson

  Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

• Patrick Swayze

  American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

• Edward Norton

  American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

• Andy Samberg

  Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

• Alex Honnold

  Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

• Christian Slater

  Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

• Roman Polanski

  French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 6 days old,

or 400 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2806 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2016?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 18, 2016.

Famous people died on August 18, 2016:

• Ernst Nolte

  German historian and philosopher (d. 2016).

• Paolo Doto
• Jan Van Cauwelaert
• Gertrud Mair
• August Bohny

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Mildred Davis

  Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

• Robert Novak

  American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

• Ben Cross

  English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

• John Kerr

  18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

• Beverly Bayne

  Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

• Kafi Annan

  Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Brigitt Haque

  Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Walter Chrysler

  American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

• Tola Rotimi

  Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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Holidays on August 18, 2016:

• RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
• Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

August 18, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
3. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
4. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
5. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water

August 18, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free
5. Kent Jones - Don't Mind

August 18, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
2. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
3. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
4. J Balvin - Bobo
5. Maluma Featuring Yandel - El Perdedor