What happened on Sunday August 28, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 28, 2016:

• Central Italy Earthquake Devastation Officials reported at least 290 deaths and 10 missing persons in the devastating Central Italy earthquake, marking one of the most significant natural disasters of 2016.
• FARC Ceasefire in Colombian Conflict All FARC fighters were ordered to observe a comprehensive ceasefire, signaling a potential breakthrough in the long-standing Colombian internal conflict and paving the way for peace negotiations.
• Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Operation The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms rescued over 700 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea near Libya, with the Italian Coast Guard transferring Nigerian migrants to Italy, highlighting the ongoing European migration crisis.
• ISRO's First Scramjet Engine Experimental Mission The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its first experimental mission for an Air Breathing Propulsion System at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking a significant milestone in advanced rocket propulsion technology.
• Manila Archbishop Condemns Philippine Drug War Killings Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, publicly condemned the extralegal killings and murders occurring during President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial drug war, highlighting growing international concern over human rights violations.
• TTIP Negotiations Declared Failed German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel claimed that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations had 'de facto failed' due to lack of progress, signaling potential challenges in US-European trade relations.
• Moro Conflict Prison Break Islamic State militants freed their supporters from a prison in Marawi, Philippines, escalating tensions in the ongoing Moro conflict and demonstrating the group's operational capabilities.
• Suicide Bombing at Kerbala Wedding A devastating suicide bombing at a wedding in Kerbala, a southern Shiite city in Iraq, resulted in at least 15 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence during the Iraqi Civil War.
• 2016 Gabonese Presidential Election Dispute In the Gabonese Presidential Election, incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main challenger Jean Ping both claimed victory, with official results pending and potential political tensions brewing.
• China's Political Reshuffle in Tibet Wu Yingjie was elected as the new Communist Party Secretary for the Tibet Autonomous Region, replacing Chen Quanguo in a significant leadership transition.
• Louisiana Floods Bus Accident During the 2016 Louisiana Floods, a bus carrying volunteers collided with emergency vehicles, resulting in two fatalities and 43 injuries, further compounding the challenges of the disaster response.
• World Record in Hammer Throw Polish athlete Anita Wlodarczyk broke her own world record in hammer throw at the Kamila Skolimowska memorial in Warsaw, throwing an impressive 82.98 meters.
• Tropical Storm Madeline Approaches Hawaii Tropical Storm Madeline was expected to arrive in Hawaii on Tuesday, coinciding with the World Conservation Congress, potentially disrupting the international gathering of world leaders.

Events in 2016

August 28, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 2016

August 28, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 28, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.893 EUR
• 1 USD = 101.929 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7617 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3238 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3012 CAD

August 28, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Roma : 2 - 2
• Crotone - Genoa : 1 - 3
• Fiorentina - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Inter - Palermo : 1 - 1
• Sampdoria - Atalanta : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Gent : 2 - 2
• Club Brugge - Standard : 2 - 2
• Genk - Waregem : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Freiburg : 2 - 1
• Hoffenheim - RB Leipzig : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Union Berlin : 4 - 4
• Braunschweig - Nurnberg : 6 - 1
• Dresden - St Pauli : 1 - 0

August 28, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2016 can also be written as 8/28/2016 in the US and as 28/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Famous people died on August 28, 2016:

• Juan Gabriel

  Legendary Mexican singer, songwriter, and performer who was one of the most important and influential artists in Latin American music...

• Mr. Fuji

  American professional wrestler and manager (b. 1934).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 05:52 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 28, 2016

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Someone born on August 28, 2016 is:

8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 16 days old,

or 454 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3181 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2016?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 28, 2016.

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