Saturday August 20, 2016: on this day
August 20, 2016 was the 233rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 2016, who was born and died on August 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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. Four In The Morning) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 2016?
- August 20, 2016: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
- August 20, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 2016?
- August 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 2016?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2016?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 2016?
What day of the week was August 20, 2016?
August 20, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 2016 can also be written as 8/20/2016 in the US and as 20/8/2016 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 2016: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 2016:
- Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
- At least 22 people were killed and 94 others injured when a suicide bomber attacked a kurdish wedding party in gaziantep, turkey. (reuters),
- 2016 citronelle murders: six people were murdered in citronelle (alabama), including an unborn child. the case involved a 27-year old suspect.
- India has announced the appointment of urjit patel as the reserve bank of india's new governor. he was previously the rbi's deputy governor for monetary policy.
- Derrick dearman, a 27-year old mississippi man, kills five people in citronelle. alabama then kidnaps his pregnant exgirlfriend. the suspect is taken into custody by the greene county sheriff's office in mississippi.
- Mo farah, great britain's male 5,000 meter winner, also wins his gold medal in 10,000 metres. he successfully defends his gold medals in both the 2012 games and the 10,000 metres at the olympics. this makes him the second man to do so, after lasse viren from finland (1972) and 1976.
- Matthew centrowitz wins 1,500 meters for the first american gold medal since 1908.
- Brazil wins men's soccer 5-4 on penalties against germany after a 1-1 draw. this is their first ever gold medal in this sport.
- Inbee park from south korea won the gold medal in women's golf.
- Fifty-four people are killed when a suicide bomber detonates himself at a kurdish wedding party in gaziantep, turkey.
August 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Exchange Rates on August 20, 2016:
- 1 USD = 1.3118 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.285 CAD
- 1 USD = 18.2127 MXN
- 1 GBP = 1.7155 AUD
- 1 GBP = 23.8136 MXN
August 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Juventus - Fiorentina : 2 - 1
- Roma - Udinese : 4 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Kortrijk - Club Brugge : 2 - 1
- Mouscron - St Truiden : 2 - 1
- Waasland-Beveren - Mechelen : 2 - 2
- Waregem - Oostende : 1 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Barcelona - Betis : 6 - 2
- Granada - Villarreal : 1 - 1
- Sevilla - Espanol : 6 - 4
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Alcorcon - Huesca : 0 - 0
- Cordoba - Tenerife : 1 - 0
- Elche - Vallecano : 2 - 1
- Mallorca - Reus Deportiu : 0 - 1
August 20, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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August 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 2016 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 09:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 20, 2016?
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
- Andrew Garfield
Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
- Amy Adams
Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
- Demi Lovato
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
- Fred Durst
Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
- Misha Collins
American actor and director.
- Ben Barnes
Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
- James Marsters
James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
- Gerald McRaney
Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
- Ron Paul
American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
- Joan Allen
American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
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,
if you were born on August 20, 2016.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2016?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2016?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 20, 2016.
August 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 2016:
- Daniela Dessì
- Harry Gilmer
- Giuseppe Grossi
- Ignacio Padilla
- Allen Rae
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Jerry Lewis
American comedian, writer, actor and producer.
- Ilona Massey
Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
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August 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 2016:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sia Featuring Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
- Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna - This Is What You Came For
- Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
- Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
August 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- Rihanna - Needed Me
- Desiigner - Panda
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake - For Free
- Kent Jones - Don't Mind
August 20, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
- J Balvin - Bobo
- Maluma Featuring Yandel - El Perdedor
August 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
August 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 20, 2016?
On August 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2016?
On August 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2016?
On August 20, 2016 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.