Thursday December 24, 2015: on this day

December 24, 2015 was the 358th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 2015, who was born and died on December 24, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 2015?


December 24, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2015 can also be written as 12/24/2015 in the US and as 24/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 24, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 2015:

  • 2015 zaria shia massacre: human rights watch reports that nigeria's military quickly buried the bodies of at least 300 shia muslims who were killed in raids on the zaria house of ibrahim zakzaky in zaria in december.
  • Three business service companies are participating in an auction to buy perot systems from dell.
  • At least 24 people are killed and more than 100 injured in a fire at jizan general hospital, jizan, saudi arabia. the fire broke out on the first floor, which houses the maternity ward as well as the intensive care unit. government-controlled al ekhbariya television reports the cause of the fire seems to be electrical.
  • Officials report on the 2015 tornadoes: the death toll from the spring-like storm yesterday that caused more than 20 tornadoes and destroyed homes, delayed or cancelled flights and caused power outages across the u.s. midwest, southeast and midwest has risen to at most 11 and dozens of injuries. phil bryant, mississippi governor, declares an emergency in the areas that were affected by the storm.
  • Officials have reported that the death toll from the spring-like storm yesterday, which caused more than 20 tornadoes and destroyed homes, delayed and cancelled flights and caused power outages across the u.s. midwest, southeast, and midwest, has risen to at most 11 and dozens of injuries. phil bryant, mississippi governor, declares an emergency in the areas that were affected by the storm.
  • An explosion at the lpg gas station in nnewi in anambra in southern nigeria claimed the lives of up to 100 people. according to sources, the accident was caused when a truck discharged its contents before the cooling period expired.
  • Uruguay's national emergencies system reported that two people died from flooding caused by heavy rains in the northern provinces. nearly 5,500 people were evacuated. the uruguay river rose nearly three meters above safe levels in paysandu and nearly four meters in salto.
  • A clinical trial involving cbd pills has been reported by nyu langone medical center researchers. it was announced by the u.s drug enforcement administration that it will ease restrictions on medical research using cannabidiol, a key component of marijuana.
  • Australia, france, the united states and the uk all issue security alerts to westerners in sanlitun, in the chaoyang district in beijing. this district is a popular entertainment and diplomatic district. chinese officials indicated that they had taken the appropriate steps in response to the information.
  • One person is killed and shot by a policeman at northlake mall in charlotte (north carolina).
  • 2016 united states federal budget, iran hostage crisis: as a result of the provision in the spending agreement signed into law last wednesday, the 53 americans held hostage in tehran in 1979 or their families will be paid $4.4 million in compensation.
  • A provision in the spending agreement signed last week will provide $4.4 million in compensation to the 53 americans held hostage in tehran in iran in 1979.

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December 24, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $109.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.86
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $138.43

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9117 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6704 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3752 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3828 CAD

December 24, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Salernitana - Cagliari : 0 - 1
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December 24, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 07:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Who was born on December 24, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 3 months old,

or 99 months and 4 days old,

or 431 weeks

or 3017 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2015?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 24, 2015.

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December 24, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 2015:

  • Letty Jimenez Magsanoc

    Letty Jimenez Magsanoc was a prominent journalist and editor-in-chief of a leading Philippine newspaper.

  • Turid Birkeland

    Norwegian businesswoman and politician, norwegian minister of culture (d. 2015).

  • Adriana Olguín

    Chilean lawyer and politician, chilean minister of justice (b. 1911).

  • Danos Lygizos
  • László Bánhegyi
  • Carlo Vittori
  • William Guest
  • Ron Jacobs
  • Carmine Longo

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 2015:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - What Do You Mean?
  5. - Love Yourself

December 24, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - The Hills
  3. - Here
  4. - 679
  5. - Jumpman

December 24, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Despues de Ti Quien
  4. - Borro Cassette
  5. - Propuesta Indecente

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December 24, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

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

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

December 24, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

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

December 24, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

Act of Aggression

Act of Aggression

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sandbox game

Publisher: Nintendo

Cities XXL

Cities XXL

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City-building game

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on December 24, 2015?

On December 24, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2015?

On December 24, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 2015?

On December 24, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 2015?

December 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2015 calendar looked like.

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