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About July 29th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: Afghanistan War (2001-present). The Afghan government claims that Taliban leader Mohammad Omar was killed in Pakistan in April 2013.
  • Day of the week: July 29th, 2015 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Sanjay Dutt, Jean-Hugues Anglade
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Cheerleader by OMI
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about July 29th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on July 29th, 2015.

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What day of the week was July 29, 2015?


July 29, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2015 can also be written as 7/29/2015 in the US and as 29/7/2015 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 2015:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan government claims that taliban leader mohammad omar was killed in pakistan in april 2013.
  • According to the afghan government, taliban leader mohammad omar was killed in pakistan in april 2013. this is a claim that is based on natural causes.
  • War in north-west pakistan: malik ishaq (leader of the terrorist group lashkar-e-jhangvi) is killed in a shootout during which members of the group ambushed an imprisoner convoy. 13 attackers were killed, six officers were injured, and two sons of ishaq were killed in the shootout.
  • Malik ishaq is the leader of the terrorist group lashkar-e-jhangvi. he was killed in a shootout during which members of the group attacked a prisoner convoy. the shootout resulted in the deaths of 13 attackers and six injured police officers. two of ishaq’s sons were also killed.
  • The wragg fire in northern california continues to burn at around 80% control with more than 6,991 acres destroyed and mandatory evacuations.
  • Malaysia airlines flight 370: the debris found near the indian ocean island of reunion was consistent with material from a boeing 777. it is currently being tested to determine if it is malaysia airlines flight 370.
  • The debris found near reunion, an indian ocean island in the indian ocean, is consistent with material from a boeing 777. it is currently being tested to determine if it is malaysia airlines flight 370.
  • After a truck out of control crashes into a religious procession in zacatecas, mexico, at least 27 people were killed and 149 others were injured.
  • The children's hospital of philadelphia announced that zion harvey, 8 years old, was the first pediatric patient to undergo a double-hand transplant.
  • Nigerian president muhammadu buhari visited cameroon in support of a multinational army fighting boko haram.
  • Ray tensing, a university of cincinnati police officer, is being charged with murder in the shooting death of samuel dubose on july 19, 2015.
  • Jeffrey rosell, santa cruz county district attorney, announces that adrian jerry gonzalez (15 years old) will be tried as an adult for the murder of madyson middleton (8 years).
  • The first piece of suspected debris from malaysia airlines flight 370 is discovered on réunion island.

July 29, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 29, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.18
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $123.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.09
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.00

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9098 EUR
  • 1 USD = 123.913 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6408 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3692 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2945 CAD

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July 29, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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July 29, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:38 pm and setting at 04:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2015.

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Who was born on July 29, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

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How old is someone born on July 29, 2015?


Someone born on July 29, 2015 is:

8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 6 days old,

or 461 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3233 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 2015?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 29, 2015.

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July 29, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 2015:

  • Garlen Barnes

    Talented musician who made significant contributions to the jazz genre.

  • Nicolis Severis

    Cypriot sculptor known for his modernist works inspired by nature.

  • Peter O'Sullevan

    Anglo-irish sportscaster (b. 1918).

  • Dixon Arnett

    Dixon Arnett was a politician who served in various government positions.

  • Camellia Wilde

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially relevant works.

  • Laken Giles

    Laken Giles was a talented artist known for his unique style and creativity.

  • Mike Pyle

    American football player and sportscaster (b. 1939).

  • Franklin H. Westervelt

    American computer scientist, engineer, and academic (b. 1930).

  • Antony Holland

    English-canadian actor, director, and playwright (b. 1920).

  • Giorgio Albani
  • Mimmo Castellano

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Vincent van Gogh

    One of the most influential and iconic post-impressionist painters, known for his bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant use of color.

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July 29, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 29, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 29, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheerleader
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - See You Again
  4. - Bad Blood
  5. - Watch Me

July 29, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 29, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 29, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

July 29, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 29, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 29, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 29, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Un Idiota
  3. - Me Gustas
  4. - Secreto de Amor
  5. - Propuesta Indecente

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July 29, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 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

We Are Your Friends

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Max Joseph

Starring: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston

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

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

July 29, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 29, 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:

Love Island

Release year: 2015

Directed by: A2ZCDS

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Ties That Bind

Ties That Bind

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

July 29, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 29, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Paper Towns by John Green

Paper Towns

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The #1 bestselling author Turtles All the Way Down, and The Fault in Our Stars. Winner of the Edgar Award as Best Young Adult Mystery #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Publishers Weekly BestsellerNow is a major motion …

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.

Nemesis by Catherine Coulter

Nemesis

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Next high-octane thriller from the FBI series featuring Dillon Savich & Lacey Sherlock, by Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The Wright Brothers

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The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize--the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly--Wilbur and Orville Wright.On

The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

The Little Paris Bookshop

By:

Monsieur Perdu is able to prescribe the right book for broken hearts. But does he have the ability to fix his own broken heart? Monsieur Perdu describes himself as a literary apothecary.

July 29, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 29, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Inside My Radio

Inside My Radio

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Rhythm, platformer

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns

Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: NCSOFT

Dyscourse

Dyscourse

Platform: Linux, Mac, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure, survival

Publisher: Owlchemy Labs

Marvel: Future Fight

Marvel: Future Fight

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Netmarble Games

Dungeon Souls

Dungeon Souls

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac

Genre: RPG, roguelike, strategy, adventure

Publisher: Black Shell Media

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Who was the US President on July 29, 2015?

On July 29, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 2015?

On July 29, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 2015?

On July 29, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. 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 July 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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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 July 2015?

July 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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