Thursday August 30, 2018: on this day

August 30, 2018 was the 242nd day of the year 2018, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 30, 2018 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, 2018, who was born and died on August 30, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 2018?


August 30, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2018 can also be written as 8/30/2018 in the US and as 30/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

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August 30, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2018:

  • Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • As argentina's currency plummets, argentina raises its interest rate to 60%. this is the highest level in the world.
  • Economy of the united kingdom. panasonic announces that they will move their european headquarters from london, england to amsterdam due to concerns about brexit. (bbc).wonga, the largest payday lender of the united kingdom, goes into administration
  • Panasonic announces that they will move their european headquarters from london, england to amsterdam. this is in response to brexit concerns.
  • Wonga, the largest payday lender of the united kingdom, goes under administration
  • Venezuela crisis: the petro, a venezuelan government-backed cryptocurrency has stopped trading and is not publically accessible despite claims by the government that it has sold $3.3 billion worth of units. it is also linked to venezuela's wages and physical currency.
  • The venezuelan government-backed cryptocurrency petro has not been traded and is not publically accessible despite claims by the government that it has sold $3.3 billion worth of units.
  • Relations between the united states and european union: cecilia malmstrom, european commissioner for trade, proposes that all import tariffs of the european union, including those on automobiles, be reduced to zero if the united states does so. donald trump, president of the united states, threatens to leave the world trade organization.
  • Cecilia malmstrom, european commissioner for trade, proposes to lower all import tariffs of the european union, including on automobiles, to zero if the united states does so. donald trump, president of the united states, threatens to leave the world trade organization.
  • 18 people were killed when a military helicopter crashed in ethiopia's oromia region.
  • Ten people are killed and thirty injured in a bus crash in karoo (south africa).
  • 2018 atlantic hurricane season: the national hurricane center issues advisories regarding what forecasters refer to as a potential tropical cyclone 6. florence would be its name if it becomes a tropical storm.
  • Eight people have been confirmed dead, and several others were taken to hospital following a new mexico bus crash.
  • Trump's administration may send captured isil fighters into a prison in iraq. they also plan to send "high-valued fighters" who were involved in the murders of americans to guantanamo bay. the democratic party and human rights groups oppose the indefinite detention of these individuals without charging them and believe they should be tried in federal court.
  • Protesters against sadiq khan, the mayor of london, plan to fly a balloon with him wearing a yellow bikini above parliament square in london on september 1, the same spot that the donald trump baby balloon was flown 13 july.
  • Trans mountain pipeline: premiership of justin trudeau, trans mountain pipeline: a canadian court reverses prime minister justin trudeau’s decision to expand trans mountain pipeline.
  • Canadian courts overturn prime minister justin trudeau’s decision to expand trans mountain pipeline.
  • The japanese space agency has announced their schedule for exploring 162173 ryugu with their hayabusa 2 probe.

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August 30, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 30, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $223.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $111.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.03

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8572 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.018 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7687 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3768 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2979 CAD
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August 30, 2018: 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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2018 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 11:15 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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Who was born on August 30, 2018?


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, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 6 months old,

or 66 months and 28 days old,

or 291 weeks

or 2037 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2018?

There are 155 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2018.

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August 30, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 2018:

  • Peter Frame
  • Jack Garrick
  • Vanessa Marquez
  • Kendall Sheets
  • Vittorio Buffoli
  • Iosif Kobzon
  • David Watkin
  • Zohar Manna

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, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 2018:

  • 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, 2018:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

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August 30, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Nazar

Nazar

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Soni Razdan

Dying to Belong

Dying to Belong

Release year: 2018

Directed by: William A. Graham

Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Craig Clyde

August 30, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects

By:

Camille Preaker, a journalist covering the murders of two teenage girls in her hometown, is haunted by her troubled past

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

Small Great Things

By:

Ruth Jefferson, a black nurse who is experienced, is asked not to touch the baby by white supremacists. The baby goes into distress.

China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan

China Rich Girlfriend

By:

Rachel Chu, who is engaged to marry Asia’s most suitable bachelor, finds out her biological father.

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter

Pieces of Her

By:

Andrea learns from Laura that Laura's mother has a secret past

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Girl, Wash Your Face

By:

Subtitle: "Stop believing the lies about who you are so that you can become who and what your meant to be"

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Who was the US President on August 30, 2018?

On August 30, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2018?

On August 30, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 2018?

On August 30, 2018 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 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for August 2018?

August 2018 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.

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