What happened on Sunday August 07, 2016?

Here's what happened on August 07, 2016:

• International Paralympic Committee Bans Russian Athletes The International Paralympic Committee banned all Russian Paralympic athletes due to state-sponsored sample manipulation aimed at concealing the use of banned substances, representing a significant moment in the fight against systematic doping.
• ISIL Machete Attack on Charleroi Police Officers On August 7, 2016, a terrorist attack occurred in Charleroi, Belgium, where ISIL claimed responsibility for a violent machete assault on local police officers, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorist activities in Europe.
• Duterte Reveals Alleged Drug Trade Participants Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte publicly released names of politicians, military personnel, and police officers allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, escalating his controversial war on drugs and demonstrating his aggressive approach to combating narcotics.
• Devastating Floods in Skopje, Macedonia Catastrophic floods struck Skopje, Macedonia's capital, on August 7, 2016, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and 6 missing persons. Torrential rains and powerful winds caused extensive damage and hundreds of injuries, demonstrating the destructive potential of extreme weather events.
• Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Shahram Amiri Iran executed nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri by hanging on August 7, 2016, after charging him with treason and espionage. Iranian officials claimed he was spying for Western powers, highlighting the intense geopolitical tensions surrounding nuclear technology.
• Thailand Approves Military-Backed Constitution Thai voters approved a new constitution with 61.45% support, which would restore elections while significantly empowering the military. The military junta had prohibited opposition campaigns, raising concerns about democratic processes.
• Hurricane Earl Mudslides in Mexico Hurricane Earl triggered deadly mudslides in Eastern Mexico on August 7, 2016, causing 38 fatalities - 28 in Puebla and 10 in Veracruz. The disaster underscored the severe impact of tropical storms on vulnerable communities.
• Olympic Controversy: Horton Accuses Sun Yang of Doping Australian gold medalist Mack Horton publicly labeled Chinese silver medalist Sun Yang a 'drug cheat', referencing his previous three-month doping ban. The incident sparked international tension, with Chinese netizens and state media strongly criticizing Horton.
• Ichiro Suzuki Reaches 3,000 Career Hits Milestone Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins became the 30th Major League Baseball player to achieve 3,000 career hits, reaching the milestone with a seventh-inning triple against the Colorado Rockies, cementing his legacy in baseball history.
• Jim Furyk Scores Historic 58 in PGA Tour Golfer Jim Furyk made history by becoming the first player to shoot a round of 58 in a PGA Tour event during the final round of the Travelers Championship, setting a remarkable record in professional golf.

Events in 2016

August 07, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 2016

August 07, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 07, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9013 EUR
• 1 USD = 102.225 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.765 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3144 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3186 CAD

August 07, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Kortrijk : 5 - 1
• Gent - Genk : 1 - 0
• Lokeren - Westerlo : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Karlsruhe : 0 - 0
• Braunschweig - Wurzburger Kickers : 2 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0
• Heidenheim - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Leeds : 3 - 0
• Sheffield Weds - Aston Villa : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Celtic : 1 - 2
• St Johnstone - Aberdeen : 0 - 0

August 07, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2016 can also be written as 8/7/2016 in the US and as 7/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Famous people died on August 07, 2016:

• Pierre Bangoura
• Jack Günthard
• Giovanni Battista Todescato

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
3. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
4. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down

August 07, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Rihanna - Needed Me
3. Kent Jones - Don't Mind
4. Desiigner - Panda
5. Drake - Controlla

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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August 07, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 2016

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Someone born on August 07, 2016 is:

8 years 9 months old,

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 07, 2016.

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