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About January 1st, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 2015 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Blank Space by Taylor Swift
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about January 1st, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 2015.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2015?


January 01, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2015 can also be written as 1/1/2015 in the US and as 1/1/2015 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2015 in January 2015 calendar

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January 01, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2015:

  • 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.
  • Lithuania adopts the euro to be its official currency and becomes the 19th member in the eurozone.
  • Chick-fil-a, a fast-food chain in the united states, warns of security breaches that may have exposed credit card information for 9,000 customers across five states.
  • The palestine authority has signed a treaty in order to be a member of the international criminal court.
  • The eurasian economic union (russia, kazakhstan, belarus and kyrgyzstan) comes into force
  • Vietnam's new marriage law is now in effect. it abolishes regulations that prohibit marriage between people of the same gender.
  • Mario cuomo is the former governor of new york state in the united states. he dies at the age 82.
  • The eurasian economic union comes into effect, creating a political and economic union between russia, belarus, armenia, kazakhstan and kyrgyzstan.

January 01, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 01, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8261 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.823 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6415 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2235 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1607 CAD

January 01, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Chester : 4 - 1
  • Barnet - Aldershot : 1 - 0
  • Braintree Town - Dartford : 3 - 0
  • Bristol Rvs - Torquay : 1 - 1
  • Grimsby - Macclesfield : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aberdeen - St Johnstone : 2 - 0
  • Aston Villa - Crystal Palace : 0 - 0
  • Dundee United - Dundee : 6 - 2
  • Hamilton - Motherwell : 5 - 0
  • Hull - Everton : 2 - 0

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January 01, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 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 01, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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January 01, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:10 pm and setting at 04:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Who was born on January 01, 2015?


Famous people born on January 01, 2015:

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  • Krishiv N/A

    A young child prodigy known for exceptional talents at a young age.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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How old is someone born on January 01, 2015?


Someone born on January 01, 2015 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 19 days old,

or 489 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3427 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2015?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2015.

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January 01, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2015:

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Eleftherios Kyriakou

    Eleftherios Kyriakou was a Greek professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Chung Yuen-Teh

    Chung Yuen-Teh was a Chinese-American chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.

  • Shoaib Mir

    Shoaib Mir was a renowned Pakistani poet known for his contributions to Urdu poetry and literature.

  • Shahab Dehghani

    An Iranian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Yoneko Kurahashi

    Yoneko Kurahashi was a renowned Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

  • Mareo Cuomo

    Mareo Cuomo was an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994.

  • Yue Zhongqi

    Yue Zhongqi was a Chinese politician who served as the Governor of Guangdong Province.

  • Valmore Robichaud

    Valmore Robichaud was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of New Brunswick from 1970 to 1987.

  • Siddiq Salik

    Siddiq Salik was a prominent Pakistani journalist and author who was known for his reporting on the political and military affairs of...

  • Ramesh Bhatia

    Ramesh Bhatia was an Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Raymonda Mirza

    Raymonda Mirza was an Azerbaijani ballet dancer and choreographer who played a key role in the development of Azerbaijani ballet.

  • Hameed Ul Haq Chaudhry

    Hameed Ul Haq Chaudhry was a Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

  • Othal Wallace

    Othal Wallace was an American civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

  • Annalis Cibils

    An Argentine mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology and differential geometry.

  • Auda Mahmoud

    Auda Mahmoud was a Sudanese politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan from 1986 to 1989.

  • Zelig Falk

    Zelig Falk was a Polish-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Tauno Palomäki

    Tauno Palomäki was a Finnish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Antar Dayal

    Antar Dayal was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Oliver Bynum

    An American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of plasma physics.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

  • Bruce Norris
    Bruce Norris

    American hockey executive (detroit red wings).

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January 01, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2015 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - Take Me To Church
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Thinking Out Loud
  5. - Lips Are Movin

January 01, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 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 December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

January 01, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2015 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 01, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

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

Country: United States of America

The Boy Next Door

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rob Cohen

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Kristin Chenoweth, John Corbett

Country: United States of America

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 01, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Just Add Magic

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Joe Nussbaum

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

January 01, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Flesh And Blood by Patricia Cornwell

Flesh And Blood

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Dr. Kay Scarpetta is celebrating her birthday and is about to leave for Miami with Benton Wesley, their FBI profiler husband. She notices seven pennies stuck to a wall behind their Cambridge home.

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Leaving Time

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Includes Larger Than Life. Jodi Picoult is a bestselling author who seamlessly blends nuanced characters, compelling plots and rich prose to create stories that "not just provoke the mind, but touch the flawed hearts …

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

Hope To Die by James Patterson

Hope To Die

By:

Alex Cross, Detective, is being stalked and forced to play the most dangerous game of his career by a psychotic genius. Cross's family, his loving wife Bree, the intelligent and vibrant Nana Mama, as well as his precious children, have …

Edge Of Eternity by Ken Follett

Edge Of Eternity

By:

The extraordinary historical epic of Ken Follett, the Century Trilogy, comes to a passionate, dramatic conclusion. In Fall of Giants, and Winter of the World Ken Follett follows the fortunes of five international families (American, German Russian, English, and Welsh) …

January 01, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hatred

Hatred

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Destructive Creations

Carmageddon: Reincarnation

Carmageddon: Reincarnation

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Vehicular combat, racing

Publisher: Stainless Games

Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky

Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Adventure Capitalist

Adventure Capitalist

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

Genre: Incremental

Publisher: Kongregate

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 January 01, 2015?

On January 01, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2015?

On January 01, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2015?

On January 01, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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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