Saturday August 27, 2016: on this day

August 27, 2016 was the 240th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 27, 2016 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 27, 2016, who was born and died on August 27, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin), TV series (e.g. Brimstone) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 2016?


August 27, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 2016 can also be written as 8/27/2016 in the US and as 27/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 27, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 2016:

  • Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
  • Eight paraguayan army soldiers were killed by insurgents in an ambush near arroyito in northern paraguay.
  • Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurdish: gunmen suspected of being kurdish militants fired rockets at diyarbakir airport, turkey.
  • Turkey: suspected kurdish militants launch rockets at diyarbakir airport, diyarbakir.
  • At least 17 people were killed in a fire at a moscow warehouse, russia. all of them were migrant workers from kyrgyzstan. according to the russia investigative committee, which reports directly on president vladimir putin, a criminal investigation has been opened.
  • Northern territory general election 2016, 2016: the opposition australian labor party defeats country liberal party by a landslide. this reduces the clp to two seats.
  • The australian labor party, the opposition to the ruling country liberal party, defeats it in a landslide. this reduces the clp's number of seats to two.

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August 27, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 27, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 18.566 MXN

August 27, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Juventus : 0 - 1
  • Napoli - Milan : 4 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lokeren - Mouscron : 2 - 1
  • Oostende - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 1
  • St Truiden - Kortrijk : 1 - 2
  • Westerlo - Mechelen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Wolfsburg : 0 - 2
  • Dortmund - Mainz : 2 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
  • FC Koln - Darmstadt : 2 - 0
  • Hamburg - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Munich 1860 : 0 - 0
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August 27, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 05:07 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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Who was born on August 27, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 30 days old,

or 399 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2799 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 2016?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 27, 2016.

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August 27, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 2016:

  • Marrian Zachary

    American actress known for her roles in classic TV shows and films.

  • Cookie

    Australian major mitchell's cockatoo, oldest recorded parrot (d. 2016)[34].

  • Alcindo Martha de Freitas
  • Cesare Gelli

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Gabbie Petito

    Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Margaret Bourke-White

    Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

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August 27, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 2016:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 27, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - Cold Water
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Heathens
  5. - One Dance

August 27, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 27, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Sucker For Pain
  4. - Panda
  5. - Too Good

August 27, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 27, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 27, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Justin Lin

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana

Country: United States of America

Nerve

Nerve

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer

Country: United States of America

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

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

August 27, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tad Stones

Four in the Morning

Four in the Morning

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Anthony Simmons

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 27, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Damaged by Lisa Scottoline

Damaged

By:

Mary DiNunzio tackles the case of a 10-year-old bullied boy who attacked a school aide; fourth series

Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

Present Over Perfect

By:

LIVE A LIFE OF CONNECTION AND MEANING. I stopped striving for perfection a few years back.

Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED BY THE TIMES "6 BOOKS to HELP UNDERSTAND Trump's WIN" AND SOON A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED RON HOWARD "You won't read a more important American book this year. "--The

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

By:

The Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award winner, Colson Whitehead's #1 New York Times Bestseller, is a remarkable tour de force that chronicles a young slave's desperate struggle for freedom in South Cora, an antebellum South Cora, and a …

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

August 27, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 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

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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

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Who was the US President on August 27, 2016?

On August 27, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 2016?

On August 27, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 2016?

On August 27, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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 August 2016?

August 2016 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.

Discover how August 2016 calendar looked like.

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