Sunday August 30, 2015: on this day

August 30, 2015 was the 242nd day of the year 2015, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 2015, who was born and died on August 30, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheerleader by OMI), movies (e.g. The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. The Lion Guard) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 2015?


August 30, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2015 can also be written as 8/30/2015 in the US and as 30/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 30, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2015:

  • Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: 36 civilians killed in an air strike by a saudi-led coalition in yemen. they were working at a bottling facility in the northern hajjah governorate.
  • 36 civilians were killed in an airstrike by a saudi-led coalition at a bottling facility in northern hajjah governorate.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, isil is responsible for the destruction of the temple of bel in palmyra.
  • A fire at the aramco housing complex at khobar in saudi arabia kills at least 2 people and injures at least 105 more.
  • 2015 atlantic hurricane season: roosevelt skerrit, dominican prime minister, declares disaster status in nine areas that are not accessible by roads due to flooding and mudslides caused by tropical storm erika. this storm killed at least 20 and left more 50 people missing. skerrit appealed to international aid.
  • Roosevelt skerrit, dominican prime minister, declares disaster status in nine areas that are not accessible by roads due to flooding and mudslides caused by tropical storm erika. the storm left at least 20 dead and more than 50 others missing. skerrit appealed to international assistance.
  • 2015 pacific hurricane season: hurricane ignacio has weakened to a category 3 (115 mph storm) but is expected to pass hawaii this week. however, it will still produce high surf, rain, and strong winds. the big island of maui and maui are still under tropical storm watch. ignacio could re-strengthen as a hurricane when it clears oahu wednesday. (the inquisitr),
  • Although hurricane ignacio has been reduced to a category 3 storm (115 mph), it is expected to pass hawaii this week. however, it will continue to generate strong winds, high surf, and rain. the big island of maui and maui are still under tropical storm watch. ignacio could re-strengthen as a hurricane when it clears oahu wednesday. (the inquisitr),
  • European migrant crisis - hungary is the fifth country to be arrested in connection with the death of seventy one migrants who were killed in an austrian truck.
  • Hungary makes five arrests in connection to the death in austria of seventy-one migrants who died in a truck.
  • A truck that is openly driving through swaziland crashes into a van in mbabane. it kills 65 young girls who were traveling to an annual dance festival. (rt),
  • 2015 lebanese protests. protestors in beirut continue to protest against the government because of a lack effective garbage collection during one of the hottest summers ever recorded.
  • 2015 iglesia ni cristo protests. the iglesia ni cristo (inc), a christian sect, rallied in manila against the department of justice's ongoing investigation of inc leaders. (channel news asia),
  • Bersih 4 rally - there are two more days of rallies in malaysia calling for prime minister najib razak's resignation over the 1malaysia development berhad scandal.
  • Malaysians are holding a second day rally calling for prime minister najib razak's resignation over the 1malaysia development berhad scandal.
  • Japanese anti-militarism demonstrations: students and activists protest against a proposal for japan's pacifist constitution to be amended.
  • Students and activists protested in tokyo against a proposal for japan to amend its pacifist constitution.
  • Egyptian parliamentary election 2015: egyptian voters will vote in parliamentary elections that begin in october 2015.

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August 30, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8927 EUR
  • 1 USD = 121.267 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6489 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4007 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3233 CAD

August 30, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Frosinone : 2 - 0
  • Carpi - Inter : 1 - 2
  • Chievo - Lazio : 4 - 0
  • Genoa - Verona : 2 - 0
  • Napoli - Sampdoria : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Standard : 7 - 1
  • Lokeren - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 2
  • Westerlo - Anderlecht : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Hertha : 3 - 1
  • Werder Bremen - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Karlsruhe : 6 - 0
  • Frankfurt FSV - St Pauli : 1 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0
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August 30, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 30, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 30, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.

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Who was born on August 30, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 6 months old,

or 102 months and 28 days old,

or 447 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3133 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2015?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2015.

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August 30, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 2015:

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Wes Craven

    Renowned for creating iconic horror films such as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'.

  • Edward Fadeley

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1929).

  • Marvin Mandel

    American lawyer and politician, 56th governor of maryland (d. 2015).

  • M. M. Kalburgi

    Indian scholar, author, and academic (b. 1938).

  • Pierfranco Pastore
  • Adallo Magomedovič Aliev
  • Brad Anderson
  • Héctor Silva
  • barone di Horton David Williamson

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Seaver Burton

    Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

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August 30, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 2015:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 2015:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheerleader
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - Watch Me
  4. - Lean On
  5. - The Hills

August 30, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Watch Me
  3. - The Hills
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - My Way

August 30, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 30, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

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

August 30, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Game Shakers

Game Shakers

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Pickle and Peanut

Pickle and Peanut

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber

Silver Linings

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBuilt in Cedar Cove's Rose Harbor Inn. Debbie Macomber's new novel is captivating. It follows Jo Marie, the innkeeper, and two guests, as they seek comfort and healing.

Code Of Conduct by Brad Thor

Code Of Conduct

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Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author, presents his greatest thriller yet--an action-packed tour-de-force that "feels just like 24 on the Page" (Associated Press).

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

Devil'S Bridge by Linda Fairstein

Devil'S Bridge

By:

The seventeenth Alexandra Cooper thriller by Linda Fairstein, a New York Times bestseller and author, takes readers to a place they've never been: Inside the mind Detective Mike Chapman of NYPD.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

By:

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 30, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Kholat

Kholat

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4

Genre: Survival horror

Armikrog

Armikrog

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

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Versus Evil

Heroes of the Storm

Heroes of the Storm

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Fran Bow

Fran Bow

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS

Genre: Horror adventure game

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Who was the US President on August 30, 2015?

On August 30, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2015?

On August 30, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 2015?

On August 30, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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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