Thursday August 23, 2018: on this day

August 23, 2018 was the 235th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 2018, who was born and died on August 23, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 2018?


August 23, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2018 can also be written as 8/23/2018 in the US and as 23/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

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August 23, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 2018:

  • China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • American tariffs of 25% are imposed on chinese goods worth approximately $16 billion. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs.
  • Brexit: the united kingdom's government publishes the first 25 "technical notices", which provide practical guidance for businesses in the event of a no deal brexit. (fortune.) sebastian kurz, the austrian chancellor, expressed interest in avoiding a hard brexit.
  • The first 25 of the 80 "technical notices" published by the united kingdom provide practical guidance for businesses in the event of a no deal brexit.
  • Sebastian kurz, the austrian chancellor, expressed interest in avoiding a hard brexit.
  • 2018 pacific hurricane season. hurricane lane causes flash flooding and threatens hawaii with a direct hit as it passes through oahu. in some places, more than 19 inches (48 cm), of rain have already fallen.
  • Flash flooding is caused by hurricane lane and could threaten hawaii as it passes through oahu. in some places, more than 19 inches (48 cm), of rain have already fallen.
  • South africa-united states relations. south african farm attacks. fox news controversies. the south african government rejects a tweet from donald trump. he appeared to be responding to a fox news report that stated that the south african government "now seizes land from white farmers".
  • South africa's government rejects donald trump's tweet as "based upon false information". trump appeared to be responding to fox news reports that south africa is "now seizing land" from white farmers.
  • Bolivarian alliance, ecuador-venezuela relations: ecuador has withdrawn from the bolivarian alliance, which is a group of latin american nations. this was due to the behavior of the venezuelan government, including attempts to impose chavism, creating major crises and ineffective control over migration. (abc news),
  • Colombia-venezuela relations
  • Venezuela released a statement in response to the venezuelan bolivarian national guard infiltration of norte de santander (colombia) four days ago. it called it "supposed", and "fake news" despite clear video showing venezuelan helicopters on colombian territory.
  • Bolivarian diaspora and venezuela-colombia migration crisis: colombia announced that it will host a summit with peruvian and ecuadorian officials to discuss the venezuelan illegal immigration.
  • Colombia will host a summit with peruvian and ecuadorian migration officials in bogota to try to find a solution to the increasing illegal immigration of venezuelans through their countries.
  • 2018 california wildfires: 32-year-old john colin eagle skoda is arrested after investigators found that the debris fire he started had turned into a 60-square mile blaze that claimed one life and destroyed 35 houses.
  • John colin eagle skoda, 32 years old, was arrested by authorities after investigators determined that the debris fire he started had turned into a 60-square mile blaze that killed 1 person and destroyed 35 houses.
  • Liberal party of australia leadership spillage, 2018, peter dutton, an australian mp claims that prime minister malcolm turnbull is losing support from the majority of liberal party members and calls for another leadership election. turnbull stated that he would resign if there is another spill.
  • Peter dutton, an australian mp claims that prime minister malcolm turnbull is losing support from the majority of liberal party members and calls for another leadership election. turnbull stated that he would resign if there is another spill.

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August 23, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $214.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.41
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.04

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8662 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.352 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7806 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3799 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3093 CAD
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August 23, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
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August 23, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 23, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 04:18 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 23, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    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
    Kobe Bryant

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

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

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

  • Barbara Eden
    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

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

  • Rick Springfield
    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
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 7 months old,

or 67 months and 6 days old,

or 292 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2045 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2018?

There are 147 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2018.

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August 23, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 2018:

  • Arcabas
  • Dario Pegoretti
  • George Walker
  • Delio Gamboa Rentería
  • Russ Heath

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    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

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

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

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

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • 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...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 2018:

  • 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, 2018:

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

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August 23, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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 23, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

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.

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

Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman

Unhinged

By:

Subtitle: "An Insider’s Account of Trump White House"

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Who was the US President on August 23, 2018?

On August 23, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 2018?

On August 23, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 2018?

On August 23, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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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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