Saturday August 15, 2015: on this day

August 15, 2015 was the 227th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 2015, who was born and died on August 15, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheerleader by OMI), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Love Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2015?


August 15, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2015 can also be written as 8/15/2015 in the US and as 15/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 15, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2015:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): isil bombings in baghdad kill 21 people and injure more than 100 others.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi-backed forces loyal the former government retake shabwah governorate.
  • Saudi-backed forces loyal the former government retake shabwah governorate from iran-backed rebels.
  • Syrian civil war, battle of zabadani (2015): fighting resumes near the lebanese border in syria. the fighting was stopped by the idlib governorate, which serves as a temporary ceasefire between hezbollah, the syrian government and insurgent groups.
  • As a temporary ceasefire, fighting resumes in syria near the lebanese border.
  • Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacks a borno market and kills at most three people
  • In an attack on a borno market, at least three people are killed by a suicide bomber.
  • 2015 burundi unrest: jean bikomagu is assassinated. he was a leader in the military during civil war. this raises fears about another civil war.
  • Jean bikomagu is assassinated. this raises fears about another civil war.
  • (afp/reuters via abc news australia), (abc news australia) victory over japan day is a day when countries around the globe commemorate the end to world war ii. (afp/reuters via abc news australia), (abc news australia). north korea resets its clock half an hour to mark the 70th anniversary the liberation. pyongyang time is now 8.5 hours ahead utc.
  • All over the globe, countries commemorate the end to world war ii. (afp/reuters via abc news australia).
  • North korea resets its clock half an hour back to commemorate the 70th anniversary the liberation of the korean peninsula.
  • 2015 tianjin explosions: at least 85 people have been killed by the tianjin blasts. according to chinese state media, the death toll has risen to at least 104. (ap via msn), afp, ap, via the daily telegraph. police order additional evacuations at the blast site after hearing of additional explosions.
  • At least 85 people have died in the tianjin explosions. according to chinese state media, the death rate is at least 100. (ap via msn),
  • After hearing of additional explosions, police ordered further evacuations around the blast site.
  • At least 40 migrants are killed by drowning in the mediterranean sea, near the libyan coast.
  • Ecuador evacuates many villages around the cotopaxi volcano in preparation for an eruption.
  • North korea moves its clock back half an hour to introduce pyongyang time, 8 hours ahead of utc.

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August 15, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.356 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3085 CAD
  • 1 USD = 16.36 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 138.09 JPY
  • 1 GBP = 2.1222 AUD

August 15, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Westerlo : 2 - 1
  • Lokeren - Mechelen : 2 - 0
  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - Standard : 1 - 1
  • Waasland-Beveren - Waregem : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Hertha : 0 - 1
  • Darmstadt - Hannover : 2 - 2
  • Dortmund - M'gladbach : 4 - 0
  • Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 2 - 1
  • Mainz - Ingolstadt : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - RB Leipzig : 0 - 2
  • Freiburg - Bochum : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nancy - Brest : 3 - 0
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August 15, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 08:48 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 15, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 7 months old,

or 103 months and 13 days old,

or 449 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3148 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2015?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2015.

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August 15, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2015:

  • Rafel Chirbes

    Spanish novelist known for his works exploring social and political issues.

  • Elmore Boulware

    Known for his contributions to the retail industry.

  • Hamid Gul

    Pakistani general (b. 1936).

  • Julian Bond

    American academic, leader of the civil rights movement, and politician (b. 1940).

  • Emilio Bianchi
  • Dieter Burmester

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2015:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Finders Keepers

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Morris Bellamy, a petty criminal, robbed and murdered John Rothstein in 1978 to end his famous Runner trilogy. Rothstein was in reclusive retirement before the murder. He never published another novel, but continued to write privately.

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.

Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

Go Set A Watchman

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Harper Lee's landmark novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," is now available in Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch--"Scout"--returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus.

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.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

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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.

August 15, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jolly Jam

Jolly Jam

Platform: iOS, Android, Facebook

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Stars

Agar.io

Agar.io

Platform: Browser, Android, iOS

Genre: Strategy, action

Publisher: Miniclip (mobile)

Dr. Langeskov

Dr. Langeskov

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Publisher: Crows Crows Crows

IA/VT Colorful

IA/VT Colorful

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Marvelous AQL

Endgame: Proving Ground (DEAD)

Endgame: Proving Ground (DEAD)

Platform: Android

Genre: Augmented reality role-playing video game

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2015?

On August 15, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2015?

On August 15, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2015?

On August 15, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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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