What happened on Wednesday August 29, 2018?

Here's what happened on August 29, 2018:

• Germany Returns Namibian Remains Germany returned human remains of Herero and Nama tribespeople, acknowledging the atrocities committed during the German Empire's colonial period from 1904 to 1908, when thousands were killed in a tragic genocide.
• Venezuelan Migration Crisis Conference Representatives from multiple South American countries met in Lima to discuss coordinated assistance for Venezuelan migrants, preparing for a larger international conference in Quito, Ecuador involving 14 countries and 10 international organizations.
• Swar Chaung Dam Catastrophe The Swar Chaung dam in Yedashe Township, Bago Region, Myanmar, catastrophically burst, causing massive flooding that displaced approximately 50,000 people from around 100 villages. One person was reported missing, and the main highway was severely impacted.
• Putin Softens Pension Plan Russian President Vladimir Putin modified the controversial pension plan originally presented in June, responding to widespread public protests and a decline in his approval ratings.
• Air Canada Data Breach Air Canada reported a significant data security incident where passport information was potentially compromised, raising concerns about digital privacy and cybersecurity.
• Loyalty Islands Earthquake A significant 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, causing potential geological disruption in the region.
• NFL Player Released for Insider Trading The Cleveland Browns released linebacker Mychal Kendricks following serious insider trading charges, demonstrating the team's commitment to ethical standards.

Events in 2018

August 29, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 29, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 29, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $220.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $110.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $146.87

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8539 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.725 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7678 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3683 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2912 CAD

August 29, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2018 can also be written as 8/29/2018 in the US and as 29/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 2018:

• Paul Taylor

  Paul Taylor was an influential American choreographer known for his innovative modern dance compositions and significant contributions to...

• James Mirrlees

  Scottish economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018).

Famous people who died in 2018

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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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 29, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 10:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 2018

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Someone born on August 29, 2018 is:

6 years 8 months old,

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or 350 weeks

or 2450 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2018?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 29, 2018.

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