What happened on Thursday June 23, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 23, 2016:

• Brexit referendum held in the UK On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum to decide whether to remain in or leave the European Union. The vote resulted in a majority favoring leaving the EU, which had significant political and economic implications. source: bbc.com
• Colombian government signs peace agreement On June 23, 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group signed a historic peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. This agreement was a significant step towards peace in Colombia, although challenges remained in its implementation. source: bbc.com
• UK votes to leave the European Union in Brexit referendum On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum in which 51.9% voted to leave the European Union, a decision known as Brexit. The referendum saw a turnout of 72%, with 33,577,342 people participating. The result led to significant political and economic discussions regarding the UK's future relationship with the EU. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Boko Haram causes refugee crisis in Nigeria On June 23, 2016, the ongoing violence from Boko Haram led to a significant increase in the number of refugees fleeing Nigeria. The humanitarian crisis was exacerbated by the group's attacks on civilians and military targets. source: bbc.com
• Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Operation The Italian Coast Guard conducted a massive rescue operation, saving 4,500 migrants at sea as part of ongoing efforts to address the European migration crisis.
• Jiangsu Tornado A devastating tornado struck Jiangsu province in eastern China, causing significant damage. The storm injured 800 people and was accompanied by intense hailstones and heavy rainfall, with 102 millimeters of rain recorded in just one hour.
• Pope Francis's Diplomatic Visit to Armenia Pope Francis visited Armenia, carefully navigating the sensitive historical relationship between Armenia and Turkey regarding the 1915 Armenian genocide. The Vatican strategically used the term 'Medz Yeghern' (great calamity) to discuss the historical events diplomatically.
• Solar Impulse 2 Round-the-World Flight Solar Impulse 2, a groundbreaking solar-powered aircraft, completed the 15th leg of its round-the-world journey by landing in Seville, Spain after a flight lasting just over 71 hours.

Events in 2016

June 23, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 23, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $95.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.45

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8787 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.062 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6713 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3177 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2782 CAD

June 23, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2016 can also be written as 6/23/2016 in the US and as 23/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

Famous people died on June 23, 2016:

• Ralph Stanley

  Legendary bluegrass musician and banjo player who was a pivotal figure in preserving and popularizing traditional Appalachian music.

• Stanley Mandelstam

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June 23, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home

June 23, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Kent Jones - Don't Mind
5. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 2016.

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Someone born on June 23, 2016 is:

9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 1 day old,

or 517 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3622 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 2016?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 23, 2016.

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