What happened on Friday August 10, 2018?

Here's what happened on August 10, 2018:

• Romanian anti-government protests turn violent On August 10, 2018, protests in Romania against the government turned violent, with clashes between demonstrators and police. The protests were fueled by public discontent over corruption and governance issues. source: bbc.com
• Taliban offensive in Ghazni, Afghanistan On August 10, 2018, the Taliban launched a significant offensive in Ghazni, Afghanistan, leading to intense fighting and casualties. This offensive raised concerns about the security situation in the region. source: reuters.com
• US-Turkey trade tensions escalate On August 10, 2018, trade tensions between the US and Turkey escalated, leading to increased tariffs on Turkish goods. This was part of a broader diplomatic dispute between the two nations. source: reuters.com
• Landmark Monsanto Glyphosate Cancer Lawsuit In a significant legal decision, a California jury awarded $289 million to a plaintiff who claimed that Monsanto's glyphosate-containing weed killer caused his terminal cancer, marking a pivotal moment in product liability litigation.
• Michelle Bachelet Appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights The United Nations General Assembly confirmed Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, as the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Following her nomination by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, she was unanimously selected for a 4-year term beginning September 1, 2018.
• Fredericton Mass Shooting Tragedy A devastating mass shooting in Fredericton, Canada, resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including two police officers, shocking the local community and drawing national attention to gun violence.
• Costa Rica Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Costa Rica's Supreme Court made a landmark ruling declaring the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, ordering legislators to amend the law within 18 months and advancing LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
• Terrorist Plot Conviction in London Lewis Ludlow pleaded guilty in London to planning and financing a terrorist van attack, marking a significant counter-terrorism legal proceeding in the United Kingdom.
• Horizon Air Q400 Theft and Crash An airport mechanic stole a Bombardier Q400 aircraft from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington State, leading to a dramatic incident that ended with the plane crashing on Ketron Island.

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August 10, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 10, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $207.36
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $109.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.91
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.50

Exchange Rates on August 10, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.876 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.797 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.783 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3689 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.314 CAD

August 10, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 2018 can also be written as 8/10/2018 in the US and as 10/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 10, 2018:

• Fernando Llort

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• Cesare De Michelis

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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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 10, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 2018 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 2018 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 10, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.

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Someone born on August 10, 2018 is:

7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 14 days old,

or 406 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2844 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 2018?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 10, 2018.

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