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August 23, 2016

August 23, 2016, was a Tuesday. It was 8 years and 4 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 23, 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 Billboard Hot 100 on August 23, 2016

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
  • One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
  • This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna
  • Can't Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
  • Cold Water - Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO
Play the top singles from 2016
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 3,044 days ago. Approximately 101 months have passed. It was the 236th day of 2016, in week 34. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 34 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 23, 2016

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 23, 2016, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. 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", "Luther", "Hawaii Five-0", and "Shameless". 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. American blog Gawker has just announced that it will be ceasing all operations. 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 "Call of Duty: Black Ops III", "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain", "FIFA 16", and "Fallout 4".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Sheriff Callie's Wild West", "Henry Danger", and "Game Shakers". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4, Zoomer Dino, Paw Patrol Lookout HQ, and Simon Swipe.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 23, 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 23, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 23, 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 23, 2016.

  • July 26, 2016:
    • Hillary Clinton is nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 2016 election.
    • 19 people are stabbed to death at a care home for disabled people in Sagamihara, Japan.
  • July 27, 2016: US presidential candidate Donald Trump says that he hopes Russia can find Hillary Clinton's missing emails.
  • 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 the 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.
  • This date: August 23, 2016
  • August 24, 2016: 299 people die after an earthquake strikes Central Italy.
  • 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.
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
Lucifer
Lucifer
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2016

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle

Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
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
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
Human: Fall Flat 2016
Human: Fall Flat
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
Hitman 2016
Hitman
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4

Were you born on August 23, 2016?

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

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 23, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 23.

Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas

American serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1936
He was not alive on this date.

Rodney Alcala

Rodney Alcala

Serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1943
He turned 73 on this day in 2016.

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

Drummer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Actor Deceased
Born on August 23, 1970
He was not alive on this date.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 23, 1978
He turned 38 on this day in 2016.

August Ames

August Ames

Adult actress Deceased
Born on August 23, 1994
She turned 22 on this day in 2016.

Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty

Rapper
Born on August 23, 1997
He turned 19 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 23, 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 23, 2016 was most likely conceived around December 1, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 23, 2016 is close to May 16, 2017.

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Stats for August 23, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 23, 2016:

  • 3,044 days have passed since this date.
  • 434 weeks have passed.
  • 263,005,200 seconds have passed since August 23, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 306,839,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 135,710,683,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 43,834,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 22,618,447 steps. That's roughly 10,053 miles.
  • 3,156,062 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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