Thursday August 13, 2015: on this day

About August 13th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: 2015 Baghdad Market Truck Bomb, Iraqi Civil War (2014)-2017: A truck bombing in Baghdad (Iraq) kills at most 76 people and injures 212 more. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (Reuters),
  • Day of the week: August 13th, 2015 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Moritz Bleibtreu, Heike Makatsch
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Cheerleader by OMI
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about August 13th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on August 13th, 2015.

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What day of the week was August 13, 2015?


August 13, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 2015 can also be written as 8/13/2015 in the US and as 13/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 13, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 2015:

  • 2015 baghdad market truck bomb, iraqi civil war (2014)-2017: a truck bombing in baghdad (iraq) kills at most 76 people and injures 212 more. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (reuters),
  • At least 76 people are killed and 212 more injured in a truck bombing that took place in baghdad, iraq. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (reuters),
  • Rojava revolution, islamic state of iraq and the levant: the united states believes isil used a sulfur-mucous agent earlier in the week against kurdish forces.
  • The united states believes isil used a sulfur-based mustard agent earlier in the week against kurdish forces.
  • Solid energy, a coal-mining company owned by the new zealand government, is placed into temporary voluntary administration. it asks creditors to freeze its largest debt.
  • 2015 chinese stock market crash: after two previous devaluations, the people's republic of china further devalues (renminbi), by 1 percent.
  • 2015 tianjin explosions: 50 deaths
  • The death toll has risen to 50.
  • Unspecified type of egyptian military aircraft crashed due to a technical failure near the libyan border, killing four crew members. two others were injured.
  • Assange v swedish prosecution authority. the statute of limitations has expired and the swedish prosecutors dropped some charges against wikileaks founder julian assange. however, they will continue to investigate allegations of rape.
  • Swedish prosecutors dropped some charges against wikileaks founder julian assange, but they will continue investigating rape claims.
  • Al-qaeda leader ayman al-zawahiri swears allegiance in an audio message posted online to the new taliban chief akhter mansour
  • At least 76 people are killed and 212 others are wounded in a truck bombing in baghdad, iraq.

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August 13, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 13, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.04
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.77
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $156.06

Exchange Rates on August 13, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8962 EUR
  • 1 USD = 124.404 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6406 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3569 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3068 CAD
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August 13, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 13, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 13, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 2015 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 13, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 07:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Who was born on August 13, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:

  • Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu

    German actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.

  • Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch

    Heike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.

  • Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Dan Fogelberg
    Dan Fogelberg

    American singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • John Slattery
    John Slattery

    American actor and director.

  • Paul Greengrass
    Paul Greengrass

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Madhur Jaffrey
    Madhur Jaffrey

    Author of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).

  • Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar

    Debi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.

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August 13, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 28 days old,

or 456 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3194 days old,

if you were born on August 13, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 2015?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 13, 2015.

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August 13, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 2015:

  • Bob Fillion

    Canadian ice hockey manager and player (d. 2015).

  • Om Prakash Munjal

    Indian businessman and philanthropist, co-founded hero cycles (b. 1928).

  • Watban Ibrahim al-Tikriti

    Iraqi politician, iraqi minister of interior (b. 1952).

  • Günther Glomb
  • Pierre Jansen
  • Filippo Caria
  • Juan Manuel Zamora
  • Franco Andrea Dal Pino
  • Luigi De Robertis
  • Flavio Emer

What famous deaths happened on August 13th?

Famous deaths on August 13th:

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Helen Mack
    Helen Mack

    American singer and actress (d. 1986).

  • Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker

    English actor and musician (b. 1934).

  • Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell

    Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.

  • Marion Martin
    Marion Martin

    Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.

  • Elaine Hammerstein
    Elaine Hammerstein

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Flornce Nightingale

    Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.

  • Estellar Delacroix

    Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.

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August 13, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 13, 2015:

  • International Lefthanders Day
  • St. Wigbert
  • RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
  • In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
  • St. Cassian
  • St. John Berchmans
  • St. John Bosco
  • St. Radegund
  • Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
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August 13, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 13, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 13, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 13, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheerleader
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - Watch Me
  4. - Bad Blood
  5. - See You Again

August 13, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 13, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Watch Me
  3. - See You Again
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - My Way

August 13, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 13, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 13, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Te Metiste
  3. - La Gozadera
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - Fanatica Sensual

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August 13, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 13, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Ant-Man

Ant-Man

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Peyton Reed

Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly

Country: United States of America

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Trainwreck

Trainwreck

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Judd Apatow

Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn

Country: United States of America

August 13, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 13, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Island

Love Island

Release year: 2015

Directed by: A2ZCDS

Narcos

Narcos

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Starring: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Joanna Christie

Country: United States of America

Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Public Morals

Public Morals

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

August 13, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 13, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Truth Or Die by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Truth Or Die

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If you don't first die, the truth will set your free. Trevor Mann, an attorney, may finally have found his feet after a series of professional missteps. He has found happiness with Claire Parker, his beautiful and ambitious journalist girlfriend.

Badlands by C. J. Box

Badlands

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Edgar Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author C.J. C.J. Box returns with a masterwork of suspense set at a time and place readers will never forget.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

By:

Isabelle dan Vianne adalah kakak beradik dengan sifat yang bertolak belakang. Isabelle, sang adik, adalah gadis pemberani yang tinggal di Paris, sementara Vianne, sang kakak, lebih pendiam dan memilih tinggal di pinggiran Prancis bersama suaminya, Antoine, dan anaknya.

Armada by Ernest Cline

Armada

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Ready Player One is the story of a rollicking thriller about an alien invasion that subverts science fiction conventions. It comes from Ernest Cline, the author of Ready Player One. Zack Lightman doesn't care much for reality.

August 13, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 13, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jelly Jump

Jelly Jump

Platform: Mobile

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Ketchapp

Destiny: The Taken King

Destiny: The Taken King

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, first-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Disney Magical World 2

Disney Magical World 2

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Life simulation

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Namco

Cube Life: Island Survival

Cube Life: Island Survival

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: JP Teyon

Fantasy War Tactics

Fantasy War Tactics

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Strategic Role-Playing game

Publisher: Nexon

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Who was the US President on August 13, 2015?

On August 13, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 2015?

On August 13, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 13, 2015?

On August 13, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 13th?

August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for August 2015?

August 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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