Saturday August 13, 2016: on this day

August 13, 2016 was the 226th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 13, 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 13, 2016, who was born and died on August 13, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Jean-Claude Van Johnson) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 13, 2016?


August 13, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 226th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 2016 can also be written as 8/13/2016 in the US and as 13/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 13, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 2016:

  • Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
  • Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 51 people were killed in aleppo, syria.
  • Louisiana floods 2016: governor john bel edwards of louisiana declares a state emergency because louisiana's record rainfall of over 17 inches (43 cm) has caused unprecedented flooding in the region. at least three people have been killed. more rain is expected to fall through sunday. (reuters),
  • Louisiana governor john bel edwards declares an emergency because more than 17 inches of rain (43cm) cause unprecedented flooding in the region. at least three people are killed and many more will be affected by this rain. more rain is expected to fall through sunday. (reuters),
  • Three people were killed in thursday's explosion at an apartment building in silver spring, maryland. others are still missing. officially, the cause of the explosion is not known.
  • Six people are hurt by a knifeman, who also set fire at a train at salez in switzerland.
  • One gunman kills a muslim cleric in queens and his associate, killing them both. after afternoon prayers, both were wearing religious attire. there have been no arrests.
  • 2016 milwaukee riots. violence erupted in milwaukee, wisconsin after a police officer fatally shot a male criminal aged 23 who was armed with a gun earlier in the day. according to the milwaukee police department, an officer sustained injuries after being hit in the head with a brick. meanwhile, a police car was set on fire and a gas station was set on fire.
  • Milwaukee, wisconsin is witness to violence following the fatal shooting by police of a 23 year-old male criminal who was armed with a gun earlier in the day. according to the milwaukee police department, an officer sustained injuries after being hit in the head with a brick. meanwhile, a police car was set on fire and a gas station was set on fire.
  • Darya klishina is russia's only track and field competitor at rio olympics. her exemption from russia's blanket ban has been revoked. according to reports, new evidence was found in relation to a world anti-doping agency (wada) report. klishina appeals the decision to court of arbitration for sport.
  • With the victory of the 4 x 100 medley relay team consisting of lilly king, simone manuel, dana vollmer, and kathleen baker, the united states becomes the first nation ever to win 1000 olympic games gold medals.

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August 13, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 13, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 18.23 MXN

August 13, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Gent : 1 - 1
  • Genk - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 2
  • Mechelen - Kortrijk : 0 - 0
  • Westerlo - Eupen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Bochum : 1 - 1
  • St Pauli - Braunschweig : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Valenciennes - Reims : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - St Etienne : 3 - 2
  • Caen - Lorient : 3 - 2
  • Dijon - Nantes : 0 - 1
  • Metz - Lille : 3 - 2
  • Montpellier - Angers : 1 - 0
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August 13, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 13, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:13 pm and setting at 02:20 am.

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 13, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:

  • Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu

    German actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.

  • Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch

    Heike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.

  • Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Dan Fogelberg
    Dan Fogelberg

    American singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • John Slattery
    John Slattery

    American actor and director.

  • Paul Greengrass
    Paul Greengrass

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Madhur Jaffrey
    Madhur Jaffrey

    Author of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).

  • Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar

    Debi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.

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August 13, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 11 days old,

or 401 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2811 days old,

if you were born on August 13, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 2016?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 13, 2016.

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August 13, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 2016:

  • Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker

    English actor and musician (b. 1934).

  • Pramukh Swami Maharaj

    Indian guru and scholar (d. 2016).

  • Liam Tuohy
  • Emidio Massi
  • Ettore Bernabei
  • Allen Kelley
  • Françoise Mallet-Joris
  • Georges Séguy

What famous deaths happened on August 13th?

Famous deaths on August 13th:

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Helen Mack
    Helen Mack

    American singer and actress (d. 1986).

  • Marion Martin
    Marion Martin

    Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.

  • Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell

    Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.

  • Elaine Hammerstein
    Elaine Hammerstein

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Flornce Nightingale

    Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.

  • Estellar Delacroix

    Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.

  • Lancer Delacroix

    Lancer Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.

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August 13, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 13, 2016:

  • International Lefthanders Day
  • St. Wigbert
  • RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
  • In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
  • St. Cassian
  • St. John Berchmans
  • St. John Bosco
  • St. Radegund
  • Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
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August 13, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 13, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 13, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 13, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 13, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 13, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 13, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 13, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 13, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 13, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 13, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 13, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

August 13, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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:

Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

I Love Dick

I Love Dick

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 13, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 13, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chase by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

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Detective Michael Bennett says that this was not suicide. A man falls to his death from the top of a Manhattan hotel. It appears like suicide, except that the victim has $10,000 in cash and fingerprints from someone else.

Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber

Sweet Tomorrows

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This is the much-anticipated finale to Debbie Macomber’s Rose Harbor series. Set in Cedar Cove's picturesque town, Sweet Tomorrows tells the story of letting go, following your heart and embracing the future, no matter what.

Bullseye by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Bullseye

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Detective Michael Bennett is caught in the middle of a deadly standoff and must kill...or die. The streets of Manhattan's exclusive Upper West Side are covered in snow. Assassins hunt their prey, the storm provides the perfect cover.

Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan

Dark Carousel

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Christine Feehan's Carpathian novel #1 New York Times Bestseller is intoxicating. A woman falls for the seductive lure of the past and a vampire warrior’s intoxicating embrace... Charlotte Vintage walks into Tariq Asenguard’s club and Tariq's blood is on fire.

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham

Rogue Lawyer

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

August 13, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 13, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on August 13, 2016?

On August 13, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 2016?

On August 13, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 13, 2016?

On August 13, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 13th?

August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.

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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.

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