Thursday December 31, 2015: on this day

December 31, 2015 was the 365th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 31, 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 31, 2015, who was born and died on December 31, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 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 31st, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 2015?


December 31, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2015 can also be written as 12/31/2015 in the US and as 31/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 31, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 2015:

  • Six people were arrested in belgium after house raids. they were involved in a plot to celebrate new year's eve in brussels, the capital of the country.
  • The main station in munich and the pasing station in the western district of the city are evacuated during new year's eve celebrations. train service is also stopped due to possible isis suicide threats. the plot involves five to seven suicide attackers, according to a foreign security service that was not identified.
  • Emanuel lutchman, 25, of rochester, new york was arrested by police for allegedly plotting to attack a bar in the area with knives, machetes, and a pressure cooker bomb. this is to prove that he was worthy of being a member of the islamic state group. rochester cancels new years eve fireworks.
  • Record flooding has occurred along the mississippi river and its tributaries, causing major road closures and evacuations. levees have also been overloaded and levees have been closed. at least 24 people have died in the midwestern united states. the mississippi will crest at 47.5 feet in thebes, illinois in the coming days, surpassing the 1995 record of 46 cm. some flooded areas will become icy due to below-freezing temperatures.
  • Air canada flight 88 departs from shanghai to toronto and diverts to calgary international airport. the aircraft, a boeing 777, experienced violent turbulence. one hundred and one passengers, including three small children, were transported to the hospital.
  • The address downtown dubai hotel is set on fire. there are reports of 14 people being injured and one indirect casualty.
  • Russian president vladimir putin signs an amendment in russia's law concerning the regulation of weapons use. this gives the fsb authority to use lethal force against crowds to "prevent terrorist acts, rescue hostages or repel attacks on public buildings."
  • The indonesian government will appeal against the south sumatra court's rejection to a lawsuit against a pulp-and-paper company accused of contributing the recurring southeast asian hazes, especially the 2015 incident.
  • A fire breaks out at the downtown address hotel in downtown dubai, united arab emirates, located near the burj khalifa, two hours before the fireworks display is due to commence. sixteen injuries were reported; one had a heart attack, another suffered a major injury, and fourteen others with minor injuries.

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December 31, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.51
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $107.01
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.04
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.86
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $139.07

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9217 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.209 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6778 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3676 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3833 CAD

December 31, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Villarreal - Valencia : 1 - 0
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December 31, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 11:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 2016.

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Who was born on December 31, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 29 days old,

or 430 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3011 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2015?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 31, 2015.

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December 31, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 2015:

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Matalie Cole

    Grammy-winning singer known for hits like 'Unforgettable'.

  • Tzion Avni

    Tzion Avni was a prominent Israeli poet who wrote extensively about the Israeli experience.

  • Lumir Jiřička

    Lumir Jiřička was a renowned Czech painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Jeorgia Totto

    Jeorgia Totto was an Italian dancer and choreographer known for her contributions to modern dance.

  • Devann Wilkins

    Devann Wilkins was a respected British biographer who authored acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Salahuddin Azmi

    Salahuddin Azmi was an Urdu poet from India, known for his lyrical and philosophical poems.

  • Elman Bagirova

    Elman Bagirova was an Azerbaijani painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Harold Albright

    Harold Albright was a successful businessman known for his contributions to the retail industry.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

  • Aleksi Kivi

    Finnish playwright regarded as the national author of Finland.

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December 31, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 2015:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 31, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 31, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Borro Cassette
  4. - Solo Con Verte
  5. - Despues de Ti Quien

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December 31, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 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 31, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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 Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

December 31, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

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#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

By:

The mass-market edition of the New York Times Bestseller. This is the story of how a nation that was just becoming independent was challenged by four Muslim nations and what happened after America's third president stood up against intimidation.

Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham

Rogue Lawyer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime by Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime

By:

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Killing Reagan by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing Reagan

By:

Killing Reagan is the bestseller by Martin Dugard and Bill O'Reilly. It's a riveting account of President Ronald Reagan's rise to power and the evil conspiracies that brought him down.

December 31, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

BoxBoy!

BoxBoy!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle platformer

Publisher: Nintendo

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Metroidvania

Publisher: Thomas Happ Games

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

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

Genre: Action, top-down shooter

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Kingdom

Kingdom

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox One

Genre: Adventure, Simulation

Publisher: Raw Fury Games

Lego Jurassic World

Lego Jurassic World

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on December 31, 2015?

On December 31, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2015?

On December 31, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 2015?

On December 31, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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.

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