Friday August 05, 2016: on this day

August 05, 2016 was the 218th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 05, 2016 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 05, 2016, who was born and died on August 05, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Kubo and the Two Strings, directed by Travis Knight), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 2016?


August 05, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2016 can also be written as 8/5/2016 in the US and as 5/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 05, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 2016:

  • 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
  • Gunmen opened fire on a assam market, india. they killed 13 and injured 18.
  • Iraqi civil war, military intervention against isil: according to the united nations, isil may have taken captive up to 3,000 iraqi villagers fleeing hawija district heading to kirkuk. twelve people were reportedly killed by the militia. the iraqi observatory for human rights stated earlier that isil uses people as human shields against attacks from iraqi security forces.
  • According to the united nations, isil may have taken 3,000 iraqi villagers from hawija district heading to kirkuk. twelve people were reportedly killed by the militia. the iraqi observatory for human rights stated earlier that isil uses people as human shields against attacks from iraqi security forces.
  • War in afghanistan: a pair of explosions in tsamkani district, eastern afghanistan province of paktia has resulted in at least 10 deaths. according to naqib ahmad atal, the taliban are responsible.
  • A pair of explosions in paktia, eastern afghanistan's tsamkani district kills at least 10 people. according to naqib ahmad atal, the taliban are responsible.
  • A u.s. district court judge gives the go-ahead to a billion-dollar lawsuit against pricewaterhousecoopers in connection with the losses at mf global in october 2011.
  • Army chief general raheel sharmaf had called general john nicolson (u.s. military commander for afghanistan) and asked him to assist with the recovery of the crew. for the recovery of the helicopter and crew, both the afghan government and afghan army were also contacted.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: donald trump, republican presidential candidate, says he will ban immigration from afghanistan and iraq, morocco, pakistan. the philippines, somalia. uzbekistan.
  • Donald trump, republican presidential candidate, says he will ban immigration from afghanistan and iraq, pakistan, pakistan, the philippines somalia, syria uzbekistan, yemen, and morocco.
  • Giorgio marenco, ventimiglian police chief, says that more than 100 migrants who jumped over the italian border and entered france are still under french police surveillance. he said this in a statement to the ventimiglian police.
  • The swedish court ordered the owner of the luxury cruise vessel mv ocean gala, which was supposed to accommodate 1,800 asylum seekers, to leave the port. if the vessel does not leave the port by monday morning, the local county administration will forcefully enforce the court's ruling.
  • British activists from the black lives matter organization in america block the road to heathrow airport. they also block streets in manchester and birmingham. this is to mark the fifth anniversary of mark duggan's fatal police shooting in north london. ten protestors were arrested.
  • The opening ceremony at maracana stadium marks the official start of the 2016 summer olympics in rio de janeiro, brazil.

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August 05, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.73
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $106.27
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.00

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.902 EUR
  • 1 USD = 101.821 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7649 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3113 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3184 CAD

August 05, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Oostende - Club Brugge : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Hannover : 0 - 4

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Troyes : 2 - 1
  • Auxerre - Ajaccio GFCO : 1 - 2
  • Brest - Orleans : 2 - 1
  • Clermont - Red Star : 0 - 0
  • Laval - Niort : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Fulham - Newcastle : 1 - 0
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August 05, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 05, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 10:11 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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Who was born on August 05, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 23 days old,

or 398 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2792 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2016?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 05, 2016.

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August 05, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 2016:

  • Joe Davis
  • George E. Mendenhall
  • Alphons Egli
  • Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro
  • Annet Nieuwenhuijzen

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 2016:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - One Dance
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  5. - Don't Let Me Down

August 05, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Don't Mind
  4. - Panda
  5. - Controlla

August 05, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - Bobo
  4. - La Bicicleta
  5. - El Perdedor

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August 05, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Travis Knight

Starring: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes

Country: United States of America

Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Paul Greengrass

Starring: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

August 05, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

The Get Down

The Get Down

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 05, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 05, 2016?

On August 05, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 2016?

On August 05, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2016?

On August 05, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for August 2016?

August 2016 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.

Discover how August 2016 calendar looked like.

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