What happened on Monday May 23, 2016?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2016:

• Iraqi Government Launches Operation Breaking Terrorism The Iraqi government initiated Operation Breaking Terrorism to reclaim the city of Fallujah, which had been under Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) control since early 2014. This military operation represented a significant effort to push back against ISIS territorial gains and restore government control.
• ISIS Bombings in Syrian Coastal Cities A coordinated terrorist attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targeted the coastal Syrian cities of Jableh and Tartus. Eight bombings were carried out, resulting in 184 confirmed fatalities and over 200 injuries. The attacks occurred in government-controlled territories that host Russian military bases, demonstrating the group's ability to strike in strategically significant areas.
• US Ends Arms Embargo on Vietnam During his visit to Vietnam, President Barack Obama officially ended the long-standing American arms embargo against Vietnam. This historic move signaled a significant improvement in diplomatic relations between the two countries, nearly 41 years after the Vietnam War.
• First UN World Humanitarian Summit The inaugural United Nations World Humanitarian Summit was held in Istanbul, Turkey, addressing the global humanitarian crisis affecting 125 million people - the most severe humanitarian situation since World War II. The summit aimed to coordinate international efforts to provide relief and support to vulnerable populations.
• Tragic Dormitory Fire in Thailand A devastating fire at Pitakiatwittaya Christian elementary school's dormitory in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, resulted in the deaths of 18 young girls aged between 5 and 12. Five additional girls were injured in the overnight blaze, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures in educational facilities.

Events in 2016

May 23, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 23, 2016

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

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $95.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.52
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.61

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8913 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.272 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6905 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3841 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3139 CAD

May 23, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2016 can also be written as 5/23/2016 in the US and as 23/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2016 in May 2016 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 2016:

• Giorgio Dal Canto

Famous people who died in 2016

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2016 was Can't Stop The Feeling! by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
2. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
5. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
4. Rihanna - Needed Me
5. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:46 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2016

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Someone born on May 23, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 21 days old,

or 468 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3278 days old,

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

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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

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

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