Thursday September 17, 2015: on this day
About September 17th, 2015, in brief:
- Historical events: Iraqi Civil War (2014-17): At least 21 people have been killed in multiple attacks on Baghdad, with more than 70 other injured. (BBC),
- Day of the week: September 17th, 2015 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: John Ritter, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber
- Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell
More about September 17th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on September 17th, 2015.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 17, 2015?
- September 17, 2015: What happened on that day?
- September 17, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 17, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 17, 2015?
- How old is someone born on September 17, 2015?
- September 17, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
- September 17, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 17, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
- September 17, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 17, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 17, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 17, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 17, 2015?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 2015?
- Who was the Pope on September 17, 2015?
What day of the week was September 17, 2015?
September 17, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 17, 2015 can also be written as 9/17/2015 in the US and as 17/9/2015 in UK and Europe.
September 17, 2015: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 17, 2015:
- Iraqi civil war (2014-17): at least 21 people have been killed in multiple attacks on baghdad, with more than 70 other injured. (bbc),
- Baghdad is the scene of multiple attacks that have resulted in 21 deaths and more than 70 injuries. (bbc),
- Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: houthi militants parade captured saudi troops on pro-houthi al masirah tv. (afp via yahoo). yemen's capital sana'a was bombed by the arab coalition, with a target on a prominent houthi leader's home. the attack results in at least nine civilian deaths.
- Houthi militants parade captured saudi soldiers in pro-houthi al masirah tv.
- Arab coalition warplanes attack yemen's capital sana'a, targeting the house of a prominent houthi leader. the attack results in at least nine civilian deaths.
- Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights asserts that the government used barrel bombs, resulting in 21 deaths in rebel-held bosra, daraa governorate.
- According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 21 people died in rebel-held bosra in daraa governorate due to barrel bombs.
- The united states federal reserve has decided to keep interest rates at an all-time low.
- General motors, a u.s. automaker, has paid $900 million to settle a criminal case over ignition system problems in its small cars.
- 2015 illapel earthquake. thousands of people in chile's illapel are sleeping outside after yesterday's 8.3 magnitude earthquake. the death toll has risen to 11. coquimbo, chile has recorded waves of up to 4.5 metres. the u.s. national tsunami warning center and the pacific tsunami warning center issue tsunami advisories for pacific ocean coasts. (the guardian),
- After yesterday's 8.3 magnitude earthquake, thousands of chileans slept outside in illapel. the death toll has risen to 11. (cbs news),
- Coquimbo in chile has recorded waves up to 4.5m. the u.s. national tsunami warning center and the pacific tsunami warning center issue tsunami advisories for pacific ocean coasts. (the guardian),
- After an oil tanker truck crashes onto the road, nearly 180 people are killed in south sudan. (rt), (the independent),
- California wildfires 2015: five people died in the butte fires and valley fires. mandatory evacuation zones are where most bodies were found. according to the calaveras county sheriff's office, most missing persons were found at evacuation centers or shelters. (sacramento bee),
- Five people died in the valley fires and butte fires. the majority of bodies were found in evacuation zones. according to the calaveras county sheriff's office, most missing persons were found at evacuation centers or shelters. (sacramento bee),
- American airlines suspends flights at major hubs in chicago and dallas for 90 minutes due to a computer glitch. this incident causes delays across all us airlines.
- 2015 dengue fever outbreaks in india: 14 people died from dengue fever in delhi, india.
- In delhi, india, dengue fever has claimed the lives of 14 people.
- European migrant crisis. seven thousand migrants arrive in croatia, with president kolinda grabar kotarovic placing the army on alert. (wa today). the european parliament approves (372-124, 54 abstentions), a plan by the european commission to relocate 120,000 asylum-seekers around the eu. (australian broadcasting corporation).
- With seven thousand migrants arriving in croatia, the president of croatia kolinda grabar -kitarovic placed the army on standby.
- (372-124, 54 abstentions) the european parliament approves a plan by the european commission to relocate 120,000 asylum-seekers around the eu. (australian broadcasting corporation).
- Relations cuba-united states: jose ramon cabanas rodriguez, a cuban diplomat, presents his credentials to president barack obama. he is now the first american ambassador to cuba since 1961. the obama administration has not yet named a cuban ambassador. (havana times),
- In a military coup, the provisional government of burkina faso is thrown out. (the daily telegraph)
- On national television and radio, coup leaders announced that general gilbert diendere was now the head of state for a new transitional body called the "national council for democracy". (ap via huffington post),
- After dispersing protestors, members of the presidential guard killed at least three and left more than 60 others with injuries.
- Over a security bill that would allow japan self-defense forces (jsf) to fight overseas, there are fistic-fights between lawmakers in japan's national diet. japan had previously only sent a small number of troops to iraq. (afp via straitstimes),
- Brazil's supreme court has issued a decision banning corporate money in elections. this decision comes at a time when a large investigation into corruption and campaign funding is ongoing in brazil. (singapore today online),
September 17, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?
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September 17, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on September 17, 2015:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.41
- Apple AAPL: opens at $115.66
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.29
- General Electric GE: opens at $25.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.10
Exchange Rates on September 17, 2015:
- 1 USD = 0.8757 EUR
- 1 USD = 120.132 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.6421 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3933 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3169 CAD
September 17, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 17, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
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September 17, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 17, 2015 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 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 September 17, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 10:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.
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Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:
- John Ritter
American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.
- Jean-Claude Carrière
Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.
- Cassandra Peterson
Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.
- Phil Jackson
American basketball player, coach and star.
- Anne Bancroft
American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.
- Hank Williams
American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.
- Roddy McDowall
British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
- Bryan Singer
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Matthew Settle
American actor.
- Dinah Sheridan
British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.
See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th
How old is someone born on September 17, 2015?
Someone born on September 17, 2015 is:
8 years 8 months old,
or 104 months and 19 days old,
or 454 weeks and 6 days old,
or 3184 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 17, 2015?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 2015?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on September 17, 2015.
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September 17, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 17, 2015:
- Milo Hamilton
Legendary American sports broadcaster known for his coverage of baseball games.
- David Willcocks
English organist, composer, and conductor (b. 1919).
- Ingrīda Andriņa
Latvian actress (b. 1944).
- Dettmar Cramer
German manager and footballer (d. 2015).
- Vadim Kuzmin
Russian physicist and academic (d. 2015).
- Nelo Risi
- Valeria Cappellotto
- Luciano Foglietta
- Bruno Tommasi
- Alfredo Chiaretti
- Sloane Shelton
- Pablo Rieznik
What famous deaths happened on September 17th?
Famous deaths on September 17th:
- Spiro Agnew
American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.
- Patricia Phoenix
County galway, ireland -- actress.
- Red Skelton
American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
- Frankie Vaughan
English actor and singer (d. 1999).
- Jay Stewart
Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.
- Raden Adjeng Kartini
Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.
- Suleman the Great
Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.
- Khalis Gibran
Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.
- Guila
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
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September 17, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 17, 2015:
- RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
- United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
- Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
- Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
- Angola - National Heroes' Day
Observances on September 17, 2015:
- World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
September 17, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 17, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 17, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2015 was What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.
September 17, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- The Weeknd - The Hills
- Silento - Watch Me
- OMI - Cheerleader
September 17, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.
September 17, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- The Weeknd - The Hills
- Silento - Watch Me
- Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
- Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
September 17, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on September 17, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.
September 17, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on September 17, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
- J Balvin - Ginza
- Gente de Zona Featuring Marc Anthony - La Gozadera
- Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
- Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho - Te Metiste
September 17, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 17, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
September 17, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 17, 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:
September 17, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 17, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
September 17, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 17, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on September 17, 2015?
On September 17, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 2015?
On September 17, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 17, 2015?
On September 17, 2015 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about September 17th?
September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
- 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
- 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.
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 September 2015?
September 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.