Saturday August 01, 2015: on this day

August 01, 2015 was the 213th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 2015, who was born and died on August 01, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheerleader by OMI), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Love Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 2015?


August 01, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2015 can also be written as 8/1/2015 in the US and as 1/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 01, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 2015:

  • Operation martyr yalcin - turkey has killed approximately 260 members from the kurdistan workers party during recent bombing campaigns in turkey, northern iraq. although the operation was officially launched to attack isil, more than 90% of the attacks were directed at the pkk.
  • Arab-israeli conflict: two 17-year-old palestinians were killed by israeli forces during violent riots in protest of an arson attack on an infant that caused the death. (reuters),
  • 15 people are rescued by the peruvian army from shining path guerillas in an internal conflict in peru
  • Digital release of the speech by japanese emperor hirohito declaring japan's unconditional surrender is possible
  • After a controversial appointment by a local government as site manager, vladimir putin, president of russia, has placed the historical site of chersonesus under control of the russian federal governments.
  • Puerto rico failed to pay the $58 million bond payment due today. victor suarez, gubernatorial chief of staff, said that the government hopes to reach an agreement on renegotiating its debts with creditors. (ap via myway).
  • Malaysia airlines flight 370: the debris from malaysia airlines flight 370, which vanished last year, arrives in france to be investigated in toulouse.
  • After floods killed at least 27 people, thein sein, president of myanmar, declares a state emergency in four areas: chin state (magwe region), sagaing region, and rakhine state.
  • A landslide near myanmar's border in india's manipur state causes the destruction of a village and results in at least 20 deaths.

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

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.3684 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3081 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.9547 CAD

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Mechelen : 3 - 0
  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - St Truiden : 0 - 2
  • Oostende - Westerlo : 2 - 1
  • Waasland-Beveren - Kortrijk : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Duisburg : 3 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Freiburg : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Metz - Lens : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Celtic - Ross County : 2 - 0
  • Hamilton - Partick : 0 - 0
  • Inverness C - Motherwell : 0 - 1
  • Kilmarnock - Dundee : 0 - 4
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August 01, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on August 01, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 01, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Who was born on August 01, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 7 months old,

or 103 months and 27 days old,

or 451 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3162 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 2015.

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 01, 2015:

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Caterin Gaskin

    Caterin Gaskin was a British novelist known for her historical and romantic novels.

  • Bernard d'Espagnat

    French physicist, philosopher, and author (b. 1921).

  • Shep Paine

    Famous for his detailed miniature dioramas and models.

  • Hong Yuanshuo

    Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1948).

  • Stephan Beckenbauer

    German footballer and manager (b. 1968).

  • Bob Frankford

    English-canadian physician and politician (d. 2015).

  • Chiara Pierobon
  • János Mózner
  • Marco Aurelio Carballo

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

  • Vickii Carr

    Popular American singer known for hits like 'It Must Be Him'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

holidays

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


Holidays on August 01, 2015:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 2015:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 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).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 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.

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

The R&B music chart on August 01, 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

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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

The Latin music chart on August 01, 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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August 01, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 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

We Are Your Friends

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Love Island

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

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

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

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal

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The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review and Chicago Tribune named it a Best Book for the Year. Now in paperback, with a new reading guide,Medicine has won the battle against all odds, making the risks of injury …

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.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#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

The English Spy by Daniel Silva

The English Spy

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller Daniel Silva delivers another thrilling thriller with his latest action-packed story of international intrigue high stakes featuring the legendary Gabriel Allon.

Down The Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison

Down The Rabbit Hole

By:

The shocking, untold story of the strange world within the Playboy Mansion. And, finally, the secret information about the man who holds it--from one the few who really knows.

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

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

Badland 2

Badland 2

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Frogmind Games

Gal*Gun: Double Peace

Gal*Gun: Double Peace

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rail shooter, Bishōjo game

Publisher: JP Alchemist; WW PQube

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Platform: PlayStation 4 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Versus Evil

Act of Aggression

Act of Aggression

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Age of Empires II: The African Kingdoms

Age of Empires II: The African Kingdoms

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy expansion pack

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on August 01, 2015?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 01, 2015?

On August 01, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 1st?

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

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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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