Thursday June 23, 2016: on this day

About June 23rd, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: Boko Haram Insurgency: Medecins Sans Frontieres reports that more than 1,200 people died from starvation or illness in a refugee camp to flee Boko Haram's northeastern Nigeria.
  • Day of the week: June 23rd, 2016 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hamza Abbasi, Frances McDormand
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
  • Popular movie: Maggie's Plan directed by Rebecca Miller

More about June 23rd, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on June 23rd, 2016.

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What day of the week was June 23, 2016?


June 23, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2016 can also be written as 6/23/2016 in the US and as 23/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

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June 23, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 2016:

  • Boko haram insurgency: medecins sans frontieres reports that more than 1,200 people died from starvation or illness in a refugee camp to flee boko haram's northeastern nigeria.
  • 2016 jiangsu tornado (jstv): the jiangsu tornado injures 800 people in eastern china's jiangsu province. it is accompanied by hailstones and heavy rains. one hour of rainfall was 102 millimeters in lianshui county. this is about four inches.
  • In the eastern chinese province jiangsu, a tornado is accompanied by hailstones and heavy rain. it kills at most 98 people and injures 800. one hour of rainfall was 102 millimeters, or about four inches in lianshui county.
  • Holy see-turkey relations. pope francis's weekend visit to armenia may highlight relations with turkey. the pope wants to avoid reviving the diplomatic dispute from last year, when he called the mass killings of armenians in 1915 genocide. the vatican prefers to use the armenian phrase, "medz yeghern," which roughly means "the great evil or calamity." (reuters),
  • Pope francis's weekend visit to armenia may be a reminder of the importance of turkey-armenia relations. the pope wants to avoid reviving the diplomatic dispute from last year, when he called the mass killings of armenians in 1915 genocide. the vatican prefers to use the armenian phrase, "medz yeghern," which roughly means "the great evil or calamity." (reuters),
  • South sudanese civil war: united nations announces that peacekeepers will be returned home due to "lack of responsiveness" following an attack on malakal's un-run refugee camp in february that left at least 40 dead.
  • The united nations has announced that the country's peacekeepers will be returned home due to a lack of responsiveness in response to an attack on a un refugee camp in malakal last february that claimed at least 40 lives.
  • 4.500 migrants rescued by the italian coast guard in an effort to end europe's migration crisis
  • Italy's coast guard saves 4,500 migrants at sea.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: the united nations security council condemned north korea's latest ballistic missile launch as a serious violation of the international ban and urged all countries to "redouble their efforts" in implementing the march sanctions.
  • In a 4-3 decision, the u.s. supreme court upheld the university of texas's practice of allowing race to be considered in college admissions. justice elena kagan, united states solicitor general, resigned from the case.
  • In the case against president barack obama's executive orders that established the deferred action for parents of americans plan which could have protected up to five million illegal immigrant families, the supreme court has reached a deadlock (4-4). this tie preserves an earlier decision against the plan.
  • 2016 summer olympics: kuwait sues international olympic committee (ioc), seeking damages of us$1.3billion for the suspension of its olympic committee last october, due to government interference in sports.
  • Kuwait's government sues the international olympic committee for us$1.3b in damages after its olympic committee was suspended last october because of government interference in sports.
  • Death of freddie gray: caesar goodson, a baltimore police officer, is released from all charges in the april 19th 2015 murder of freddie gray (a black detainee).
  • Viernheim shooting: police in viernheim have shot dead an unidentified man believed to have opened fire inside a theater. there were no other deaths.
  • United kingdom european union membership referendum 2016, 2016: voters in united kingdom go to the polls in a referendum about whether or not the uk should join the european union. (bbc), the telegraph. polling stations have been closed and ballots are being counted at centres across the uk. the result is expected friday morning.
  • The united kingdom's voters go to the polls in order to vote on whether or not the uk should be leaving the european union. (the telegraph),
  • Closed polling stations, ballots are being counted at centres across the uk. the result is expected friday morning.
  • Colombian conflict: colombian government and farc rebels sign ceasefire agreement, bringing an end to 50 years worth of conflict between the two countries.
  • A ceasefire agreement was signed by the farc rebels and the government of colombia, bringing an end to 50 years worth of conflict between the two countries.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: in a lawsuit brought by the american civil liberties union, a federal district judge rules that cleveland's regulations regarding protests and marches at the republican national convention next month infringe upon the right to free expression. judge james gwin orders both parties to enter mediation and begin negotiations for new rules with another federal judge who oversees those talks.
  • In a lawsuit brought by the american civil liberties union a federal district judge ruled that cleveland's regulations regarding protests and marches at the republican national convention next month infringe upon the right to free expression. judge james gwin orders both parties to enter mediation and begin negotiations for new rules with another federal judge who will oversee those talks.
  • After a flight lasting just over 71 hours, solar impulse 2, an airplane powered by the sun, safely lands in seville, spain shortly after 7.30 am local time. it was expected that the 15th leg of this round-the-world trip would take as long as 90 hours.
  • 2016 nba draft: the nba draft takes place in basketball. the philadelphia 76ers choose australian ben simmons to be their number one pick.
  • The united kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the european union, by 52% to 48%.

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

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

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.94
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.28
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.45

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8787 EUR
  • 1 USD = 106.062 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6713 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3177 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2782 CAD
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June 23, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 23, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 2016.

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Who was born on June 23, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

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June 23, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 17 days old,

or 411 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2878 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 2016.

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

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

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

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June 23, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 2016:

  • Roderick Nash

    Noted environmental historian and author of 'Wilderness and the American Mind'.

  • Ralph Stanley

    American bluegrass singer and banjo player; member of international bluegrass music hall of fame (d. 2016).

  • Michael Herr
  • Maurice Cantor
  • Stanley Mandelstam

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Jonas Salk

    American scientist, immunologist and biologist.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

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June 23, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 2016:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 2016:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 2016:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  4. - Don't Let Me Down
  5. - Work From Home

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Needed Me
  4. - Don't Mind
  5. - Work

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 23, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

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

The Latin music chart on June 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Bobo
  4. - La Bicicleta
  5. - El Perdedor

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June 23, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Jake Szymanski

Starring: Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

June 23, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 23, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

June 23, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on June 23, 2016?

On June 23, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 2016?

On June 23, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 2016?

On June 23, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of June. 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 June 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for June 2016?

June 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 2016 calendar looked like.

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