Friday August 24, 2018: on this day

August 24, 2018 was the 236th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 2018, who was born and died on August 24, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 2018?


August 24, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2018 can also be written as 8/24/2018 in the US and as 24/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

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August 24, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2018:

  • Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • Elon musk had announced his intention to privatize tesla, inc. two weeks ago. he and the board of directors announce that tesla, inc. will continue to be publicly traded.
  • Due to a fault near kuopio in finland, a bus crashes onto a railway track and plunges off a bridge killing four people.
  • 2017-18 north korea crisis. north korea-united states relations. u.s. president donald trump requests that his secretary of state mike pompeo cancel a planned trip in north korea. pompeo cited insufficient progress by north korea in denuclearizing its korean peninsula. (cnbc)"
  • U.s. president donald trump requests his secretary of state mike pompeo cancel a planned visit to north korea. pompeo cited insufficient progress by north korea in denuclearizing its korean peninsula. (cnbc)"
  • Relations between palestine and the united states: more than $200 million of aid from the united states for the palestinian national authority is being diverted by the united states department of state to "high priority projects" elsewhere. the palestine liberation organization condemns "cheap blackmail as a political instrument".
  • The united states department of state has diverted more than $200 million of aid to the palestinian national authority for "high priority projects" elsewhere. the palestine liberation organization condemns "cheap blackmail as a political tool."
  • 2018 liberal party of australia leadership spills: australian prime minister malcolm turnbull loses the spill motion and resigns. (sky news).treasurer scott morrison wins second leadership spill with 45 votes to 40 in favor of peter dutton and is elected prime minister.
  • Malcolm turnbull, the australian prime minister, loses spill motion. he resigns.
  • With 45 votes against 40 for peter dutton, treasurer scott morrison wins second leadership spill and is elected prime minister.
  • European migrant crisis: 12 european union member countries refuse to reach an agreement with italy on italy's request for the 150 migrants who remain on board the diciotti-class vessel in catania (sicily) after they were rescued by the italian coast guard nine day ago.
  • Representatives of 12 european union countries are unable to reach an agreement regarding italy's request for italy to accept 150 migrants who remain on board the diciotti class vessel in catania (sicily) after they were rescued by the italian coast guard nine day ago.
  • General election in democratic republic of the congo, 2018, 2018: the electoral committee publishes the approved candidate list. jean-pierre bemba, two former prime ministers, are not included.
  • The approved candidates are published by the electoral commission. jean-pierre bemba, two former prime ministers, are not included.
  • Corruption in venezuela and united states-venezuela relations: a united states court case obtains new evidence and a guilty plea in connection to investigations into corruption and money laundering. this adds a group of people who are believed to be related to venezuelan president nicolas maduro and his accomplices.
  • John mccain announced that he would not continue his treatment for cancer.

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August 24, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $216.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.52
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.46

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8601 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.216 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7786 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.364 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.302 CAD
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August 24, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 05:14 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 24, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 7 months old,

or 67 months and 4 days old,

or 291 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2043 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2018?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2018.

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August 24, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2018:

  • Lindsay Kemp
  • Giuseppe Bacci
  • Dominik Kaľata
  • Jeff Lowe
  • John McRay
  • Javier Otxoa
  • Aleksej Paramonov
  • Antonio Pennarella
  • Valentina Rastvorova
  • Ciril Zlobec
  • Ivan Štraus
  • Uri Katzenstein
  • Emiddio Novi
  • Raymond Abad

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 2018:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

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August 24, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 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 24, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Girl, Wash Your Face

By:

Subtitle: "Stop believing the lies about who you are so that you can become who and what your meant to be"

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

By:

Rachel Chu finds out that Nicholas Young, her boyfriend, is from Singapore's wealthy family; first in a trilogy

Tailspin by Sandra Brown

Tailspin

By:

Pilot Rye Mallett has to deliver a box to a doctor.

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

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Who was the US President on August 24, 2018?

On August 24, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2018?

On August 24, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 2018?

On August 24, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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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