Historical Events
- 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes central Italy, north east of Rome, killing 268, injuring 400
- Astronomers announce discovery of earth-like planet named Proxima b orbiting star Proxima Centauri
Famous Deaths
- Michel Butor, French novelist and essayist (La Modification), dies at 89
- Roger Y. Tsien, American chemist (Nobel Prize 2008), dies at 64
- Walter Scheel, German politician, West German Foreign Minister and President, dies at 97
2016 Highlights
About August 24, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
