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August 27, 2016

August 27, 2016, was a Saturday. It was the 240th day of 2016. The decade was the 2010s.

7 years, 7 months, and 2 days have passed since August 27, 2016.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 27, 2016, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Cheap Thrills" by Sia
  • United Kingdom: "Cold Water" by Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber

The music charts on August 27, 2016

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
  • This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna
  • Heathens - twenty one pilots
  • One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
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A Spotify playlist of songs from 2016. Let us take you back to the peak days of Desiigner, Sia, Drake and The Chainsmokers.
Suicide Squad

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Suicide Squad".

Facts

This date occurred 2,771 days ago. Approximately 92 months have passed. It was the 240th day of 2016, in week 34. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 31 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 27, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is August 27, 2016, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer of 2016 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Cheap Thrills" by Sia is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cold Water" by Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Suicide Squad is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "RuPaul's Drag Race", "The Vampire Diaries", "House of Cards", and "Gotham". It's 2016, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Lukas Graham, Sia, Mike Posner, The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris.

A meme called "Arthur's Fist" is going viral on the Internet. The reaction image, which is used to highlight infuriating situations, features Arthur from the TV series holding a clinched fist. The 2016 United States presidential election is in full swing, with Hillary Clinton facing off against Donald Trump. It has emerged that Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte lied when he reported that he had been robbed by armed men while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Conor McGregor has just defeated Nate Diaz in a rematch at UFC 202. McGregor had previously lost to Diaz back in March. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Fidel Castro, Big Syke, George Michael, and Carrie Fisher would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "The Sims 4", "Batman: Arkham Knight", "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain", and "Just Cause 3".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "Girl Meets World", and "The Loud House". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox One, Max Tow Truck, Crayola Paint Maker, and MiP (robot).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 27, 2016.

  • McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in a rematch.

    McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in a rematch

    On August 20th, 2016, Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz in a rematch at UFC 202.
  • 2016 clown sightings.

    2016 clown sightings

    The "2016 clown phenomenon" was spreading through social media during the autumn of 2016, as multiple sightings of people dressed as evil clowns were reported. Of course, most of these sightings were harmless pranks.
  • Pokémon GO.

    Pokémon GO

    Throughout July and August of 2016, an augmented reality mobile game called Pokémon GO became insanely popular.
  • Brexit.

    Brexit

    On June 24th, 2016, it was announced that 52% of British people had voted in favor of leaving the European Union.
  • Harambe.

    Harambe

    On May 28th, 2016, a gorilla called Harambe was shot dead after a three-year-old boy climbed into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo. The video of the shooting gained international attention and led to a series of Internet memes.
  • Record of the Year: 2016.

    Record of the Year: 2016

    "Hello" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2016's Record of the Year.
  • 2016 in music.

    2016 in music

    Popular music artists in 2016 included Justin Bieber, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna, Drake, Zayn, Lukas Graham, Mike Posner, Fifth Harmony, Desiigner, The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, DJ Snake, Bruno Mars, Adele, Ariana Grande and G-Eazy.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    The best NBA players in 2016 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, DeAndre Jordan, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard.
  • Margot Robbie.

    Margot Robbie

    Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2016.
  • Donald Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Donald Trump was named the Time Person of the Year for 2016 after he defeated Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2016, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suárez, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Gianluigi Buffon and Pepe.
  • 2016 in movies.

    2016 in movies

    Popular movies in 2016 included Arrival, Zootopia, La La Land, Moonlight, The Jungle Book, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets and Zoolander 2.
  • Moonlight.

    Moonlight

    "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 27, 2016.

  • July 29, 2016:
    • The video game Batman: Return to Arkham is released on the PS4 and XBO.
    • The song "Closer" is released by the Chainsmokers.
  • July 31, 2016: The FBI begins to investigate Donald Trump's campaign to see if it has been coordinating with Russia.
  • August 2, 2016: Instagram launches its new "Instagram Stories" feature.
  • August 5, 2016:
    • The film "Suicide Squad" is released in movie theaters.
    • The 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • August 8, 2016:
    • Soccer: Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United.
    • South Korean girl group "Blackpink" release their debut album, Square One.
  • August 9, 2016: Football: Everton defender John Stones joins Manchester City.
  • August 11, 2016: A video is released showing former Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
  • August 17, 2016: American media executive Steve Bannon is appointed as the chief executive of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
  • August 18, 2016: It is announced that American blog Gawker will be ceasing all operations.
  • August 19, 2016: The song "Still Falling for You" is released by Ellie Goulding.
  • August 20, 2016: UFC 202: Conor McGregor defeats Nate Diaz in a rematch.
  • August 24, 2016: 299 people die after an earthquake strikes Central Italy.
  • This date: August 27, 2016
  • August 28, 2016: "Formation" by Beyonce wins Video of the Year at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 29, 2016: Actor Gene Wilder passes away at the age of 83.
  • August 30, 2016: The expansion pack World of Warcraft: Legion is released on PC and Mac.
  • September 1, 2016: The body of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling is discovered nearly 27 years after he was abducted in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
  • September 2, 2016:
    • The second season of Narcos is released on Netflix.
    • American music manager Jerry Heller dies from a heart attack.
  • September 3, 2016: The United States and China ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
  • September 7, 2016: It is confirmed that Ariana Grande and Mac Miller are dating.
  • September 11, 2016: US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton faints during a 9/11 memorial in New York.
  • September 13, 2016: Apple releases iOS 10.
  • September 14, 2016: Cash me ousside, how bout dah: Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Barbie) appears on an episode of Dr. Phil.
  • September 16, 2016: The biographical political thriller Snowden (2016) is released in movie theaters.
  • September 17, 2016: 31 people are injured after two bombs explode in Manhattan and Seaside Park, New Jersey.
  • September 19, 2016: Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt.
  • September 22, 2016: LazyTown actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson announces that he has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer.
  • September 23, 2016: NBA star Kevin Garnett announces his retirement.
  • September 26, 2016: 84 million people tune in to watch the first U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 27, 2016, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 27, 2016 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2016

In August 2016, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from August 2016.

Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2016

If you were a kid on August 27, 2016, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2016

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2016.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Pokemon Go 2016
Pokemon Go
Inside 2016
Inside
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Overwatch 2016
Overwatch
Doom 2016
Doom
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on August 27, 2016?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2016.

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If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 27, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 27.

Ed Gein

Ed Gein

Murderer Deceased
Born on August 27, 1906
He was not alive on this date.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

US President Deceased
Born on August 27, 1908
He was not alive on this date.

Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Actor Deceased
Born on August 27, 1952
He turned 64 on this day in 2016.

The Great Khali

The Great Khali

Wrestler
Born on August 27, 1972
He turned 44 on this day in 2016.

Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke

Actress
Born on August 27, 1976
She turned 40 on this day in 2016.

RonReaco Lee

RonReaco Lee

Actor
Born on August 27, 1977
He turned 39 on this day in 2016.

Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

Actor
Born on August 27, 1979
He turned 37 on this day in 2016.

Mario

Mario

Singer
Born on August 27, 1986
He turned 30 on this day in 2016.

Alexa Vega

Alexa Vega

Actress
Born on August 27, 1988
She turned 28 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 27, 2016.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 27, 2016 was most likely conceived around December 5, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 27, 2016 is close to May 20, 2017.

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Stats for August 27, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 27, 2016:

  • 2,771 days have passed since this date.
  • 395 weeks have passed.
  • 239,418,000 seconds have passed since August 27, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 279,321,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 123,539,688,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 39,903,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 20,589,948 steps. That's roughly 9,151 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,873,016 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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