Tuesday August 30, 2016: on this day

August 30, 2016 was the 243rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 2016, who was born and died on August 30, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey), movies (e.g. Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson), TV series (e.g. Motherland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 2016?


August 30, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2016 can also be written as 8/30/2016 in the US and as 30/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 30, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2016:

  • Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
  • Many thousands of yazidi may be buried in 72 mass graves that isil discovered after the 2014 massacre.
  • Near the chinese embassy in kyrgyzstan is a car bomb that explodes, killing the perpetrator. injuring three others.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explodes in front of the president of somalia's mogadishu compound, claiming at most ten lives. al shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • At least ten people are killed when a car bomb explodes in front of the compound of president of somalia in mogadishu. al shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Syrian civil war: the islamic state of iraq and the levant has announced that its official spokesperson, abu mohammad al-adnani was killed in syria's aleppo governorate. amaq news agency distributed the statement but did not provide any details about how al-adnani died.
  • According to the islamic state of iraq and the levant, abu mohammad al-adnani has been murdered in syria's aleppo governorate. amaq news agency distributed the statement but did not provide any details about how al-adnani died.
  • Apple is ordered by the european union to pay back taxes to ireland up to 13 billion euros. the eu's competition commissioner conducted a three-year investigation and concluded that apple received "illegal state aid" from ireland. accordingly, the eu ordered apple to pay 13 billion euro ($14.5 billion) in back taxes to ireland.
  • Many earthquakes rock the katla volcano, iceland. this prompted the government to raise its alarm.
  • 2015-16 zika virus epidemic in singapore: australia, south korea, and taiwan issue travel warnings about singapore after 50 cases of zika virus infections in the city-state.
  • After 50 cases of zika virus in singapore, australia, south korea, and taiwan issued travel warnings about singapore.
  • Philippines vs. china: rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, says he won't press china for the south china sea ruling. however, he may do so in future.
  • Kim jong un publicly executes two north korean officials after they disobeyed orders. former agriculture minister hwang min was reportedly executed for unsuitable policy and ri yong jin, a top official at the education ministry for sleeping at a meeting. they were executed using anti-aircraft fire.
  • After a long standoff with the los angeles police department, chris brown, an american singer, is arrested for assault with a deadly instrument.
  • Venezuelan protests. venezuelan officials arrested several opposition activists, including leaders of the popular will party, days before thursday's planned national protest against president nicolas maduro.
  • Impeachment against dilma russoff: the senate delays the vote on impeachment for president dilma rafaleff, who was suspended, to wednesday.
  • The senate delayed the vote on impeachment against president dilma russoff, who was suspended, to wednesday.

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August 30, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 30, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.34
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.76

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8967 EUR
  • 1 USD = 102.944 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7643 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3304 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.309 CAD
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August 30, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 07:08 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 30, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 27 days old,

or 399 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2796 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2016?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2016.

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August 30, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 2016:

  • Myron Tribus

    Myron Tribus was a physicist known for his work in thermodynamics and information theory.

  • Minka Disbrow

    Entrepreneur who founded a successful business in the mid-20th century.

  • Nabil Farès

    Algerian author known for his literary works reflecting the Algerian War of Independence.

  • Abu Muhammad al-'Adnani
  • Asia Ramazan Antar
  • Josip Bukal
  • Věra Čáslavská
  • Marc Riboud
  • Naşide Göktürk

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 2016:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 2016:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 30, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 30, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 30, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 30, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 30, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 30, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer

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

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Motherland

Motherland

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Ramona S. Diaz

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

August 30, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 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

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 30, 2016?

On August 30, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2016?

On August 30, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 2016?

On August 30, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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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