What happened on Tuesday August 30, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2016:

• European Union Orders Apple to Pay €13 Billion in Back Taxes The European Union's competition commissioner concluded a three-year investigation, ordering Apple to pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland after determining the company received 'illegal State Aid'.
• Sinjar Massacre: Mass Graves of Yazidi Victims Discovered In 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) committed a horrific massacre against the Yazidi people, with 72 mass graves subsequently discovered, revealing the scale of the atrocity.
• Impeachment Vote Delayed for Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff The Brazilian Senate postponed the impeachment vote for suspended President Dilma Rousseff to the following Wednesday.
• Kim Jong Un Executes Two North Korean Officials North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly executed two high-ranking officials: former agriculture minister Hwang Min and education ministry official Ri Yong Jin, using anti-aircraft fire, for alleged policy failures and misconduct.
• Death of ISIS Spokesperson Abu Mohammad al-Adnani The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) announced the death of its official spokesperson, Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, in Syria's Aleppo Governorate. The Amaq News Agency distributed the statement without providing specific details about his death.
• Venezuelan Opposition Activists Arrested Venezuelan officials arrested several opposition activists, including leaders of the Popular Will Party, in the days leading up to a planned national protest against President Nicolas Maduro.
• Philippines' Diplomatic Stance on South China Sea President Rodrigo Duterte announced he would not immediately press China regarding the South China Sea ruling, but left open the possibility of future action.
• Car Bomb Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a car bomb explosion targeting the Somali President's compound in Mogadishu, resulting in up to ten fatalities during the ongoing Somali Civil War.
• Zika Virus Travel Warnings for Singapore After 50 confirmed Zika virus cases in Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Taiwan issued travel warnings to their citizens, highlighting the ongoing 2015-16 Zika virus epidemic.
• Car Bomb Explosion near Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan A car bomb detonated near the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, killing the perpetrator and injuring three others in a suspected terrorist incident.
• Seismic Activity at Katla Volcano in Iceland Multiple earthquakes were detected around the Katla volcano in Iceland, prompting the government to raise its alert level due to potential volcanic activity.
• Chris Brown Arrested for Assault American singer Chris Brown was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department following a lengthy standoff, charged with assault with a deadly instrument.

Events in 2016

August 30, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2016

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

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

Famous people died on August 30, 2016:

• Marc Riboud
• Věra Čáslavská
• Abu Muhammad al-'Adnani
• Asia Ramazan Antar

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 30th

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.

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
3. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
4. twenty one pilots - Heathens
5. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - 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 music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good
4. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free
5. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons With Logic & Ty Dolla $ign Feat. X Ambassadors - Sucker For Pain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 2016 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2016

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Someone born on August 30, 2016 is:

8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 14 days old,

or 454 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3179 days old,

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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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