What happened on Wednesday August 31, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2016:

• First Commercial U.S.-Cuba Flight Since 1961 JetBlue Flight 387 completed the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in 51 years, carrying 150 passengers including U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, symbolizing improving diplomatic relations.
• Brazil's Presidential Impeachment Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff was officially impeached and removed from office by the Brazilian Senate, marking a significant political transition in the country.
• Oldest Fossil Discovery in Greenland Scientists discovered a stromatolite fossil in the melting snow of Greenland's Isua Greenstone Belt, potentially representing the oldest known fossil evidence of life on Earth.
• Mother Teresa Canonization Mother Teresa of Calcutta was set to be canonized as a saint after verification of two miracles, recognizing her lifelong humanitarian work.
• Typhoon Lionrock Devastates Japan Typhoon Lionrock caused severe flooding in Hokkaido and Honshu, Japan, resulting in at least 11 deaths, including nine elderly nursing home residents. Rescue operations were launched to save approximately 400 people.
• Tropical Storm Hermine Threatens Florida The National Hurricane Center issued a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning for Florida's Gulf Coast. Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency as Hermine approached, with potential life-threatening flooding predicted.
• Philippines Challenges China in South China Sea The Philippines refused bilateral talks with China, demanding an end to provocations in the South China Sea, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions in the region.
• Disputed Gabon Presidential Election Ali Bongo was re-elected as President of Gabon, sparking protests that escalated to protesters setting fire to the National Assembly in Libreville, reflecting political tensions in the country.

Events in 2016

August 31, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2016

August 31, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.14
• Apple AAPL: opens at $105.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.66

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8957 EUR
• 1 USD = 103.324 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7607 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3295 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3105 CAD

August 31, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 244th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2016 can also be written as 8/31/2016 in the US and as 31/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

August 31, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 07:41 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 31, 2016

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Someone born on August 31, 2016 is:

8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 5 days old,

or 452 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3169 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2016?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2016.

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