Wednesday August 24, 2016: on this day

August 24, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2016 can also be written as 8/24/2016 in the US and as 24/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on August 24, 2016:

• Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
• The turkish armed forces join forces with us-backed rebels to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
• Afghanistan war (2001-present). the american university of afghanistan in kabul was attacked by taliban militants. at least 13 people were killed and 30 others were injured.
• At least 13 people are killed and 30 others injured when taliban militants attack the american university of afghanistan in kabul.
• 2016 central italy earthquake. a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in central italy, near perugia. according to the mayor of amatrice, residents are now buried beneath rubble. (the telegraph), (usgs), (ap via san diego union tribune). at least 159 people are reported to have died. (bbc news),
• In central italy, near perugia, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake is felt. amatrice's mayor reports that residents have been buried beneath rubble.
• A minimum of 159 people were reported to have died. (bbc news),
• August 2016 myanmar earthquake: according to reports, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central myanmar at 25 km west of chauk. it was felt also in thailand, bangladesh, and india. at least three people have been killed.
• According to reports, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central myanmar 25km west from the town of chauk. it was also felt in india, bangladesh, and thailand. at least three people are reported to have been killed.
• During its second test flight, the world's largest hybrid air vehicles hav 304 airlander 10 crashed at raf cardington in bedfordshire.
• According to u.s. officials and south korean officials, north korea launched a missile from a sub-sea vessel off sinpo, a port city in the sea of japan. this was the third sub-based missile attempt of the year. it flew approximately 500 km (311 miles), and landed in waters bordering japan and korea. the first test was successful and the second flew 30 km (18 1/2 mi).
• According to u.s. officials and south korean officials, north korea launched a missile from a sub-sea vessel off sinpo, a port city in the sea of japan. the missile flew approximately 500 km (311 miles) and landed between the korean peninsula (japan) this year. the first test was successful and the second flew 30 km (18 1/2 mi).
• 2016 home hill stabbings, one british woman killed and two other victims in stabbing attack at north queensland backpacker hostel.
• Two other australian backpacker hostels were attacked and one of them was attacked by a knife.
• A bethel police officer will be sentenced for police brutality charges in a 2014 case that involved an intoxicated male. after an investigation by federal bureau of investigations civil right division, the charges were filed. andrew reid, a former officer, was found guilty of using excessive force and lying in official police reports. the victim sustained a broken shoulder and other injuries.
• Colombian conflict: colombian government and farc reach a peaceful settlement that ends 50 years of conflict.
• Farc and the colombian government have reached a deal to end 50 years of conflict.
• Proxima centauri b is the closest exoplanet of earth that has been found to be habitable.
• An earthquake strikes central italy with a magnitude of 6.2, with aftershocks felt as far as rome and florence. around 300 people are killed.

August 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.89

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8874 EUR
• 1 USD = 100.448 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7557 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3133 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2927 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 02:18 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 24, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

• Rupert Grint

  Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

• Dave Chappelle

  Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

• Chad Michael Murray

  Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

• Paulo Coelho

  Brazilian esoteric author.

• Stephen Fry

  British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

• Martha Higareda

  Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

• Anne Archer

  American actress.

• Marlee Matlin

  American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

• Pia Degermark

  Swedish actress.

• Takashi Miike

  Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 30 days old,

or 399 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2799 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2016?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2016.

Famous people died on August 24, 2016:

• Henning Voscherau

  German politician who served as Mayor of Hamburg.

• Jestin Yockey

  Renowned for his work in the field of molecular biology.

• Walter Scheel

  German soldier and politician, 4th president of west germany (d. 2016).

• Michel Butor
• Gilles-Gaston Granger
• Nina Erëmina
• George Kaczender
• Roger Tsien

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

• Richard Attenborough

  English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

• Julie Harris

  American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

• Louis Prima

  American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

• Jane Greer

  American singer and actress (d. 2001).

• Jay Thomas

  American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

• Amanda Randolph

  Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

• Charlie Watts

  Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

• Sakae Mutsu

  Japanese statesman and diplomat.

• Delancey

  Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

• Muriel Siebert

  Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

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Holidays on August 24, 2016:

• Liberia: Flag Day
• RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
• Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
• Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
• Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

August 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
2. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
3. Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
4. twenty one pilots - Heathens
5. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance

August 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 24, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
2. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
3. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
4. J Balvin - Bobo
5. Maluma Featuring Yandel - El Perdedor