What happened on Saturday August 20, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 20, 2016:

• Mo Farah's Olympic Double Gold British athlete Mo Farah achieved a remarkable feat by winning gold medals in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the 2016 Olympics, successfully defending his titles from the 2012 Games. He became only the second man in history, after Finland's Lasse Viren, to accomplish this Olympic double.
• Gaziantep Wedding Bombing A devastating suicide bombing occurred at a Kurdish wedding party in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulting in the tragic deaths of 54 people. The attack was a deliberate act of terrorism targeting a civilian celebration, causing significant loss of life and highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Brazil's Olympic Soccer Gold Brazil won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in men's soccer, defeating Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. This victory was particularly meaningful given Brazil's passionate soccer culture and previous Olympic disappointments.
• Matthew Centrowitz's Historic Mile Win American runner Matthew Centrowitz won gold in the 1,500 meters, securing the first American gold medal in this event since 1908, marking a significant moment in US Olympic track and field history.
• New RBI Governor Appointment India appointed Urjit Patel as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), promoting him from his previous role as deputy governor responsible for Monetary Policy. This leadership change signaled potential shifts in India's economic and monetary strategies.
• Inbee Park's Olympic Golf Victory South Korean golfer Inbee Park won the gold medal in women's golf, contributing to her country's strong performance in the 2016 Olympics and highlighting the growing global competitiveness of women's golf.

Events in 2016

August 20, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 2016

August 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3118 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.285 CAD
• 1 USD = 18.2127 MXN
• 1 GBP = 1.7155 AUD
• 1 GBP = 23.8136 MXN

August 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Fiorentina : 2 - 1
• Roma - Udinese : 4 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Club Brugge : 2 - 1
• Mouscron - St Truiden : 2 - 1
• Waasland-Beveren - Mechelen : 2 - 2
• Waregem - Oostende : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Betis : 6 - 2
• Granada - Villarreal : 1 - 1
• Sevilla - Espanol : 6 - 4

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcorcon - Huesca : 0 - 0
• Cordoba - Tenerife : 1 - 0
• Elche - Vallecano : 2 - 1
• Mallorca - Reus Deportiu : 0 - 1

August 20, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2016 can also be written as 8/20/2016 in the US and as 20/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Famous people died on August 20, 2016:

• Daniela Dessì

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 09:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 2016

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Someone born on August 20, 2016 is:

8 years 8 months old,

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