Tuesday August 23, 2016: on this day

August 23, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2016 can also be written as 8/23/2016 in the US and as 23/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2016:

• Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
• Nigeria's air force killed senior militants in a raid on the northeastern heartland of boko haram islamists. it also possibly left their leader abubakar shekau with fatal injuries.
• War in afghanistan (2001-present). a u.s. soldier becomes the first combat casualty of the u.s. military in afghanistan since january 2016. he was on patrol in the southern helmand province, near lashkar gah. the blast also left six afghan soldiers and another american serviceman injured.
• An american service member is the first u.s. combat casualty in afghanistan since january 2016. he was killed by an ied while on patrol in afghanistan's southern helmand province. the blast also left six afghan soldiers and another american serviceman injured.
• August 2016 thailand bombings: one person is killed and 30 injured when two bombs explode at pattani's southern hotel.
• Two bombs explode at pattani's southern hotel, killing one and injuring thirty.
• Officials in the philippines believe that they may have found the largest natural giant clam pearl -- it weighed 34kg. officials await confirmation from gemologists that this is the largest pearl in the world. it will surpass the current record holder, pearl of lao tzu which weighs in at 6.4kg.
• Andrea tantaros, a former presenter, sues fox news for accusing it of being a "sex-fueled playboy mansion-like religion."
• Unexpectedly, single-family home sales in the united states rose unexpectedly in july. they reached their highest level in almost nine years.
• 2015-16 zika virus epidemic in florida: pinellas county is the first to be infected with zika in florida.
• Pinellas county is the first to be found with an infection that has been detected outside of miami, florida.
• North korea threatened to attack washington, d.c. and seoul in response to the annual military drills. both south korea, and the united states insist that the drills are defensive.
• Officials from south korea claim that north korea placed landmines near panmunjom, in the korean demilitarized area (dmz), to prevent any potential escape by its soldiers.
• Turkey-united states relations, turkish government - gulen movement conflict. the united states department of state has announced that turkey has requested the extradition of fethullah gulen from pennsylvania. it is currently evaluating the merits of this request.
• The united states department of state has confirmed that turkey has requested the extradition of fethullah gaulen, a pennsylvania-based cleric. it is currently evaluating the merits of this request.
• Bangkok bombing 2015: a thai military court begins the trial of two uighurs, one from china and one from thailand. the bombing of a bangkok shrine that was popular in bangkok killed 20 people.
• Two uighurs from china are being tried by a thai military court. the trial began with the bombing of bangkok's popular shrine, which killed 20 people.
• Philippine drug war: according to the philippine human rights commission, the international criminal court could have jurisdiction over mass killings.
• According to the new york times, hackers targeted its moscow office this month. they are believed to be russian. although there is no evidence to support the hacker's success, the fbi is still investigating.
• Melania trump will sue the daily mail, politico and others after they allege she was an escort.
• 2016 summer paralympics. the court of arbitration for sport has upheld a ban on russian athletes starting next month's paralympics because of its state-sponsored doping program.

August 23, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

August 23, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.59
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.33

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8844 EUR
• 1 USD = 100.291 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7577 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3132 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2921 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 01:12 pm.

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 23, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 18 days old,

or 402 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2818 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2016?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2016.

Famous people died on August 23, 2016:

• Henri de Turenne
• Reinhard Selten
• Alexander Malta
• Berit Mørdre Lammedal
• Steven Hill
• Elsie Wayne
• Evita Muñoz (Chachita)

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 2016:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2016:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
3. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
4. twenty one pilots - Heathens
5. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance

August 23, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons With Logic & Ty Dolla $ign Feat. X Ambassadors - Sucker For Pain
4. Desiigner - Panda
5. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good

August 23, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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