Wednesday January 28, 2015: on this day

January 28, 2015 was the 28th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 2015, who was born and died on January 28, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Nightwatch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 2015?


January 28, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 2015 can also be written as 1/28/2015 in the US and as 28/1/2015 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2015 in January 2015 calendar

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January 28, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 2015:

  • Conflict between israel and lebanon: hezbollah attacks an israeli military convoy at the shebaa farm area. the attack was launched following a january 18 airstrike on a hezbollah convoy. two people were killed and seven others were injured in the airstrike. the israeli military responds by firing artillery on several villages along the south lebanon border and shebaa farms farms. hezbollah then responds with mortar shells. a spanish un peacekeeper killed in cross fire fighting in ghajar.
  • Two hezbollah soldiers were killed and seven others injured in an airstrike on january 18, targeting a hezbollah convoy. the israeli military responds by firing artillery on several villages along the south lebanon border and shebaa farms. hezbollah then responds with mortar shells. a spanish un peacekeeper killed in cross fire in ghajar.
  • The chinese yuan is now the fifth most widely used currency in the world.
  • Deborah lee james, secretary of the us air force, selects the boeing 7477-8 to replace air force one.
  • Four people were killed when a bell uh-1 iroquois helicopter of the vietnamese military crashed in southern ho chi minh city.
  • The high court of australia has found that 157 sri lankan asylum seekers were unlawfully detained at sea by australian authorities. the government acted legally and the group does not have any right to damages.
  • An ex-los alamos scientist pedro leonardo mascheroni was sentenced by a federal judge in albuquerque to five years imprisonment for offering to spy on the us in order to help venezuela develop nuclear weapons.
  • Former chief justice shirani bandaranayake, who was fired by president mahinda rajapaksa, is now the president of sri lanka maithripala sirisena.
  • Akram hasson is elected leader of israel's ex-government party kadima, and becomes the first druze to lead a jewish party.
  • The astrophysical journal publishes research by the university of rochester, and the university of leiden. it announces the discovery of either an exoplanet named j1407b or a brown dwarf substellar objects. this object is the first non-star to be found with a super ring system.

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January 28, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 28, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $117.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.47
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.00

Exchange Rates on January 28, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8866 EUR
  • 1 USD = 117.485 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.66 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2681 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2529 CAD
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January 28, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:10 pm and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 2015.

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Who was born on January 28, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months

or 478 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3347 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 2015?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 28, 2015.

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January 28, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 2015:

  • Yves Chauvin

    French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1930).

  • Suraj Abdurrahman

    Nigerian general, architect, and engineer (b. 1954).

  • Lionel Gilbert

    Australian historian, author, and academic (b. 1924).

  • Alberto Cardaccio
  • Jaswant Singh Rajput
  • Egon Adler

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 2015:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Uptown Funk!
  2. - Thinking Out Loud
  3. - Blank Space
  4. - Take Me To Church
  5. - Shake It Off

January 28, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2015 was I Don't F**k With You by Big Sean Featuring E-40, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Don't F**k With You
  2. - I Don't Mind
  3. - 7/11
  4. - Only
  5. - No Type

January 28, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2015 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 28, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 28, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Eres Mia
  5. - Travesuras

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January 28, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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

Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Brian Dennehy

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

January 28, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

Nightwatch

Nightwatch

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ole Bornedal

Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Joe Nussbaum

Halo: Nightfall

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

January 28, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

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Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

Not That Kind Of Girl by Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two new essays included! NAMED ONE OFF THE TEN BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY MICHIKO KAKUTANI. THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

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WINNER OF THE PULIZER PRIZE "The Goldfinch" is a rare species that only comes along maybe half a dozen times a decade. A smartly written literary novel that connects to the heart and the mind Donna

What If? by Randall Munroe

What If?

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The creator of the hilarious webcomic xkcd offers funny and informative answers for important questions that you may not have thought of.

America'S Bitter Pill by Steven Brill

America'S Bitter Pill

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica’s Bitter Pill by Steven Brill is Steven Brill's acclaimed work on the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) and how it is being implemented.

January 28, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Act of Aggression

Act of Aggression

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Fantasy War Tactics

Fantasy War Tactics

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Strategic Role-Playing game

Publisher: Nexon

Dragon Fin Soup

Dragon Fin Soup

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Roguelike, action role-playing

Publisher: Grimm Bros

Forza Motorsport 6

Forza Motorsport 6

Platform: Xbox One Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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 January 28, 2015?

On January 28, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2015?

On January 28, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 2015?

On January 28, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 2015?

January 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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