What happened on Wednesday August 24, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2016:

• 2016 Central Italy Earthquake A devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, causing widespread destruction in the region near Perugia. The earthquake resulted in approximately 300 fatalities, with significant damage to infrastructure and numerous residents buried beneath rubble. Aftershocks were felt as far as Rome and Florence, amplifying the disaster's impact.
• Colombian Peace Agreement The Colombian government and FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) reached a historic peaceful settlement, effectively ending 50 years of armed conflict. This landmark agreement represented a significant milestone in resolving long-standing regional tensions.
• Syrian Civil War: Jarabulus Operation US-backed rebels and Turkish Armed Forces conducted a joint military operation to capture Jarabulus from ISIL. The Turkish Land Forces strategically bombarded YPG positions to prevent ISIL from reclaiming territories, marking a significant collaborative military effort in the region.
• Taliban Attack on American University of Afghanistan Taliban militants launched a violent attack on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and 30 injuries. The assault highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region and threats to educational institutions.
• North Korean Submarine-Launched Missile Test North Korea conducted a submarine-based missile launch from Sinpo port in the Sea of Japan. The missile traveled approximately 500 km, landing in waters bordering Japan and Korea. This was the third sub-based missile test of the year, demonstrating ongoing missile development capabilities.
• Discovery of Proxima Centauri B Scientists identified Proxima Centauri B as the closest potentially habitable exoplanet to Earth, marking a groundbreaking astronomical discovery with potential implications for understanding extraterrestrial life.
• 2016 Myanmar Earthquake A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, approximately 25 km west of Chauk. The seismic event was felt across multiple countries including Thailand, Bangladesh, and India. At least three people were killed, with potential widespread regional impact.
• Airlander 10 Test Flight Crash During its second test flight, the world's largest Hybrid Air Vehicle (HAV 304 Airlander 10) crashed at RAF Cardington in Bedfordshire, marking a significant setback in experimental aviation technology.

Events in 2016

August 24, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 2016

August 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.89

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8874 EUR
• 1 USD = 100.448 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7557 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3133 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2927 CAD

August 24, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2016 can also be written as 8/24/2016 in the US and as 24/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2016:

• Walter Scheel

  Prominent West German liberal politician who served as Vice Chancellor, Foreign Minister, and President of West Germany from 1974 to 1979.

• Roger Y. Tsien

  Prize laureate for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, GFP.

• Michel Butor

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 02:18 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 24, 2016

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Someone born on August 24, 2016 is:

8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 20 days old,

or 455 weeks

or 3185 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2016?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2016.

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