Sunday October 18, 2015: on this day

October 18, 2015 was the 291st day of the year 2015, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 18, 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 October 18, 2015, who was born and died on October 18, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Hills by The Weeknd), movies (e.g. The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. It Had To Be You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2015?


October 18, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2015 can also be written as 10/18/2015 in the US and as 18/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

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October 18, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2015:

  • Israeli forces evacuated dozens jewish worshippers who were surrounded in nablus by palestinians following their entry to joseph's tomb compound, which had been recently set on fire by palestinians. although the area is now under total palestinian control, jewish prayer can be done there if it is coordinated with authorities. according to the military, sunday's visit was illegal and worshippers did not have permission. (ap),
  • John kerry, secretary of state of the united states, announced sunday that he would meet with mahmoud abbas, palestinian leader, and benjamin netanyahu (israel prime minister) in germany in light of the increased violence between israelis and palestinians.
  • Turkey-isil conflict: turkish police carry out pre-dawn raids at 17 istanbul locations and arrest 50 people believed to be linked to the islamic state group. according to turkey's state-run media agency,
  • According to turkey's state-run media, turkish police carry out pre-dawn raids at 17 istanbul locations and arrest 50 people believed to be linked to the islamic state group.
  • 2015 pkk rebellion: two turkish soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in eastern tunceli province.
  • (al jazeera) syrian civil war. russian involvement in the syrian civil war. a russian airstrike is suspected to have killed many members of a single family in homs. (al jazeera). american-led intervention in syria. war on terror. u.s. military officials announced that a military strike in northwest syria resulted in the death of a financial manager and leader in an al qaeda network. according to reports, sanafi al-nasr (saudi arabia) was involved in plotting terror attacks on the west.
  • Russian involvement in the syrian civil war. a russian airstrike is suspected to have killed many members of one family from homs, syria.
  • According to reports, dozens of family members were killed in a russian airstrike in homs (syria).
  • American-led intervention, war on terror in syria: u.s. military officials announced that a military strike in northwest syria resulted in the death of a financial manager and leader in an al qaeda network. according to reports, sanafi al-nasr (saudi arabia) was involved in plotting terror attacks on the west.
  • Officials from the u.s. military announce that a u.s. military airstrike in north syria killed a financial manager who was also the leader of an al qaeda network. according to reports, sanafi al-nasr (saudi arabia) was involved in plotting terror attacks on the west.
  • Tens of thousands protest changes in the contract classification of junior doctors, which will allow them to work saturdays and late nights. (the guardian), (the daily mail).
  • Typhoon koppu (lando), makes landfall in northern luzon, philippines. forecasters warn it could remain there for several days. many thousands of people are now stranded or have been evacuated. (afp via yahoo).
  • After blowing ashore in the northeastern philippines, strong winds caused slow-moving koppu to weaken, leaving at least two dead and six others missing. according to authorities, 16,000 villagers were displaced and power was cut in whole provinces. (ap via nbc news).
  • A small plane crashed in bogota's residential area, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.
  • After an apparent altercation, a southwest airlines flight bound for san francisco returned to los angeles. eyewitness reports that the incident may have started when one passenger reclined in her seat and another passenger allegedly "started to choke her." one passenger was taken off the flight. to resume their journey to san francisco, the airline transferred the passengers to another plane. (usa today),
  • Egyptian parliamentary election 2015: egyptian voters go to the polls in the first round in long-delayed parliamentary elections.
  • Egypt's voters go to the polls in the first round of long-delayed parliamentary elections.
  • Swiss federal election 2015: swiss voters go to the polls in a federal election. the results show that the anti-immigration swiss people's party won the election with at minimum 29.5% of votes, a record result for the nationalist party.

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October 18, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8806 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.38 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6478 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3767 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2914 CAD

October 18, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Carpi : 3 - 0
  • Bologna - Palermo : 0 - 1
  • Frosinone - Sampdoria : 2 - 0
  • Genoa - Chievo : 3 - 2
  • Inter - Juventus : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Oostende : 1 - 0
  • Kortrijk - Charleroi : 2 - 0
  • Waregem - Anderlecht : 0 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Hannover : 0 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - RB Leipzig : 0 - 1
  • Freiburg - Greuther Furth : 5 - 2
  • Heidenheim - Duisburg : 1 - 0
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October 18, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 18, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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October 18, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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31%

The moon phase on October 18, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 2015.

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Who was born on October 18, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 5 months old,

or 101 months and 11 days old,

or 440 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3085 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2015?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 18, 2015.

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October 18, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2015:

  • Frank Watkins

    American bass player (obituary & gorgoroth) (d.2015).

  • Gamal El-Ghitani

    Egyptian journalist and author (d. 2015).

  • Robert W. Farquhar

    American engineer (b. 1932).

  • Robert Dickerson

    Australian painter (b. 1924).

  • Paul West

    English-american author, poet, and academic (d. 2015).

  • Tommy O'Keefe
  • Franklin April
  • Ignazio Cannavò
  • Danièle Delorme
  • Yoram Gross

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2015:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - What Do You Mean?
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - Can't Feel My Face
  5. - 679

October 18, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - Hotline Bling
  3. - Can't Feel My Face
  4. - 679
  5. - Watch Me

October 18, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Sunset
  5. - La Gozadera

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October 18, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Martian

The Martian

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara

Country: United States of America

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

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

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

Dix pour cent

Dix pour cent

Release year: 2015

Country: France

Ash vs Evil Dead

Ash vs Evil Dead

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Jill Marie Jones, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

A Fistful of Gun

A Fistful of Gun

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up, action

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Party

Publisher: Nintendo

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2015?

On October 18, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2015?

On October 18, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2015?

On October 18, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 2015?

October 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2015 calendar looked like.

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