Wednesday June 08, 2016: on this day

June 08, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 160th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2016 can also be written as 6/8/2016 in the US and as 8/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on June 08, 2016:

• War in afghanistan (2001-present: 12 taliban members are killed by the taliban. they were captured during recent ambushes in ghazni province, june 3rd and 5.
• Twelve members of afghanistan's security force are killed by the taliban after they were captured during ambushes in ghazni province, june 3rd and 5.
• Conflict between israel and palestine (2015-present). june 2016 tel aviv shooting: two palestinian gunmen opened fire on tel aviv, killing at least four civilians and injuring at most 18 more. they are both arrested.
• June 2016 tel aviv shooting: at least four palestinian gunmen opened fire on tel aviv, injuring at most 18 others and killing at least four. they are both arrested.
• Civil war in syria: at least 15 people are killed and dozens more injured by airstrikes on rebel-held areas of aleppo. three hospitals have been hit, including one that provides pediatric services. unicef states that medics were required to remove babies from incubators. although it is not clear who was responsible for the incident, the russian air force and government forces have been supporting operations to regain control over the city.
• Due to the gas-smell, a road collapse near ottawa's canadian parliament forces evacuation of a mall and hotel. water and power are now off.
• A united nations commission has recommended that eritrea be referred the international criminal court to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in eritrea, which include the enslavement and military conscription of 300,000 to 400,000 people.
• Students at the university of papua new guinea were protesting against prime minister peter o'neill's government when police opened fire. seven people were injured and four have been killed. according to police, no one was hurt and nobody was injured. a university spokesperson claimed that police used tear gas.
• A papua new guinea court has issued an injunction prohibiting university students from protesting at campus. students across the country have been boycotting classes and protesting for weeks, calling for peter o'neill to resign over corruption allegations.
• Eritrean mered medhanie aka the general is being extradited from italy. he was the leader of one of europe's largest criminal operations for illegally smuggling migrants across africa. his operation cost up to eur5,000 (ps3,900, $5,680). according to police, at least 359 migrants drowned when their boat capsized near lampedusa in italy in october 2013.
• Governor john kasich signs legislation legalizing medical marijuana. ohio becomes the 25th american state to approve its use.
• The international union of pure and applied chemistry has proposed the final names of four new chemical elements: nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson (atomic numbers 113 and 115).
• Maria sharapova, a russian tennis star, was suspended by the international tennis federation for two years after she failed a drug test for meldonium during the australian open.

June 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.03
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.02
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.53

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.877 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6891 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3355 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2692 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 11:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

• Mamoru Miyano

  Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

• Julianna Margulies

  Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

• Dimple Kapadia

  Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

• Shilpa Shetty

  Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

• Joan Rivers

  American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

• Nancy Sinatra

  American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

• Marguerite Yourcenar

  Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

• Lauren Gottlieb

  Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

• Torrey DeVitto

  Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

• Maria Menounos

  American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 10 days old,

or 410 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2871 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 2016?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 08, 2016.

Famous people died on June 08, 2016:

• Pedro Costa Musté
• Pierre Aubert
• Stephen Keshi
• Marina Malfatti
• Maurice Pons
• Qahhor Mahkamov

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

• Eunice Gayson

  Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

• Bertice Reading

  Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

• Andrew Jackson

  7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

• Anthony Bourdain

  Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

• Cloria Bourdain

  Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

• Donaldson Baxter

  Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

• Bubber Miley

  Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

• Daysie Bray

  Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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Holidays on June 08, 2016:

• World Ocean Day.
• Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
• Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
• Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
• Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
• Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
• Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
• Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
• Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 2016:

• Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
• Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
• Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
• Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
• saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]

June 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down

June 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I

June 08, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 08, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
3. J Balvin - Bobo
4. J Balvin - Ginza
5. Maluma Featuring Yandel - El Perdedor