Monday August 20, 2018: on this day

August 20, 2018 was the 232nd day of the year 2018, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 20, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 20, 2018, who was born and died on August 20, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 2018?


August 20, 2018 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2018 can also be written as 8/20/2018 in the US and as 20/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

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August 20, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 2018:

  • Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
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  • Six people were killed when boko haram militants attacked and set fire to mailari, borno state, nigeria.
  • Me too movement: jimmy bennett, an american actor, accuses asia argento, an italian actress of having sex with him at 17 years old. he then paid him $380,000 to remain silent.
  • American actor jimmy bennett claims that asia argento, an italian actress, had sexual relations with him at 17 years of age. he then paid him $380,000 to remain silent.
  • 2018 mtv video music awards: camila caello wins artist of the year and "havana", video of the year at radio city music hall, the mtv video music awards. (cbs news/mtv) singer madonna's speech invoking aretha is criticised by cynthia erivo, draq queen tatianna and others as being self-centered.
  • Camila cabello is awarded artist of the year and "havana", video of the year at the mtv video music awards, wins radio city music hall.
  • Singer madonna's invocation of aretha franklin was criticized by cynthia erivo, draq queen tatianna, as being self-centered.
  • Pepsico has announced its intention to purchase sodastream, a manufacturer for home soft drink production for us$3.2billion. regulators must approve the deal.
  • Venezuelan crisis: in an effort to reduce inflation, the venezuelan bolivar fuerte has been replaced by the "sovereign bolivar". venezuela announces the linking of the new currency to the petro, a cryptocurrency that is operated by the country.
  • Officials at yosemite national park say that the ferguson fire in california has been contained.
  • In civita, italy heavy floods kill 10 and injures 23.
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: ninety-nine south koreans have been selected by lottery to reunite for three days with north korean family members they lost six decades ago in the korean war.
  • Arrests of wa loone and kyaw soe obo: in a test of freedom of expression in myanmar, the judge in the case of two reuters journalists in myanmar has announced that he will give his verdict on august 27. they were looking into mass graves in inn din, and the massacre that occurred there, when they were arrested on suspicion of obtaining "secret documents".
  • Two reuters journalists were arrested in myanmar and held on trial. the judge has announced that he will give his verdict on august 27th, in a test of freedom of expression in myanmar. they were looking into mass graves in inn din, and the massacre that occurred there, when they were arrested on suspicion of obtaining "secret documents".
  • Chicago crime, gun violence in america: sixty-one people were shot in chicago over the weekend, with twelve of them being involved in two mass shootings. eight die, including five teenagers. three people are arrested by police in connection to the shootings, 29 on other firearms charges and 83 guns confiscated.
  • Chicago's weekend saw sixty-one people killed, and twelve more injured in two mass shootings. eight die, including five teenagers. three people are arrested by police in connection to the shootings, 29 on other firearms charges and 83 guns confiscated.
  • Northern iraq offensive (june 2014). omar ameen was arrested in sacramento for a 2014 iraqi murder connected to the islamic state of iraq and the levant. he will be appearing before a judge at an extradition hearing. he is not allowed to bail.
  • Omar ameen was arrested in sacramento for a 2014 murder connected to the islamic state of iraq and the levant. he will be appearing before a judge at an additionaldition hearing. he is not allowed to be released on bail.
  • After shots were fired at the american embassy in ankara (turkey), two men were taken into custody.
  • A woman in america shoots two employees in houston, texas at a food distribution facility. one of the victims is killed and the other is in serious condition. she then commits suicide.
  • South africa's government starts the process of seizing land from white farmers. (nz herald) discuss

August 20, 2018: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 20, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.26
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $218.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.51
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $146.37

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8699 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.93 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7812 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3612 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3041 CAD
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August 20, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 2018 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:55 pm and setting at 01:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.

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Who was born on August 20, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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August 20, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 6 months old,

or 66 months and 28 days old,

or 291 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2038 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2018?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 20, 2018.

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August 20, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 2018:

  • Uri Avnery

    Israeli politician, writer, publicist, and founder of gush shalom, the peace movement.

  • Jennifer Ramírez Rivero

    Venezuelan model (b. 1978).

  • Gerd Schellenberg
  • María Isabel Chorobik de Mariani
  • Jimmy McIlroy
  • Antonio Pischedda
  • Charles Blackman
  • Brian Murray
  • Andrés Aylwin
  • Uri Avnery (אורי אבנרי)

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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August 20, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 2018:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

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August 20, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

August 20, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Nazar

Nazar

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Soni Razdan

Dying to Belong

Dying to Belong

Release year: 2018

Directed by: William A. Graham

Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Craig Clyde

August 20, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Girl, Wash Your Face

By:

Subtitle: "Stop believing the lies about who you are so that you can become who and what your meant to be"

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects

By:

Camille Preaker, a journalist covering the murders of two teenage girls in her hometown, is haunted by her troubled past

Feared by Lisa Scottoline

Feared

By:

Mary DiNunzio's and Bennie Rosato are being sued by the law firm for reverse discrimination; sixth series

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

By:

Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, is back on the run as he seeks a Spanish cryptic password.

Texas Ranger by James Patterson, Andrew Bourelle

Texas Ranger

By:

Rory Yates, Texas Ranger, tries to clear his Name the moment he became a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Murder

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Who was the US President on August 20, 2018?

On August 20, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2018?

On August 20, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 2018?

On August 20, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for August 2018?

August 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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