What happened on Saturday, August 1, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2015:

• Emperor Hirohito's surrender speech released digitally On August 1, 2015, the Japanese Imperial Household Agency released a digital recording of Emperor Hirohito's surrender speech from 1945, marking the end of World War II. The speech had been kept private for decades and was made available to the public for the first time. source: japantimes.co.jp
• MH370 debris arrives in France for analysis On August 1, 2015, a piece of debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared in 2014, arrived in France for further analysis. The piece was found on the island of Réunion and was sent to France to determine if it belonged to the missing aircraft. source: bbc.com
• Palestinian teenagers killed during protest On August 1, 2015, two Palestinian teenagers were killed during a protest in the West Bank village of Duma. The protest was against the recent arson attack that killed a family in the same village. Israeli forces responded to the protest with live ammunition, resulting in the deaths of the teenagers. source: bbc.com
• Puerto Rico Defaults on Bond Payment Puerto Rico failed to make a $58 million bond payment, with the government hoping to negotiate debt restructuring. This event highlighted the territory's ongoing financial crisis and economic challenges.
• Turkey's Operation Against Kurdistan Workers Party Operation Martyr Yalcin was a military campaign by Turkey targeting the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), resulting in approximately 260 casualties. Despite being officially launched to combat ISIL, over 90% of the attacks were directed at the PKK, highlighting the complex regional conflict dynamics.
• Myanmar Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Floods Myanmar's President Thein Sein declared a state of emergency in four regions after floods killed at least 27 people, affecting Chin State, Magwe Region, Sagaing Region, and Rakhine State.
• Deadly Landslide in Manipur, India A catastrophic landslide near Myanmar's border in India's Manipur State destroyed an entire village, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
• Peruvian Army Rescues Civilians from Shining Path Guerillas The Peruvian Army successfully rescued 15 individuals from Shining Path Guerillas, demonstrating ongoing efforts to combat internal insurgency and protect civilian populations.
• Putin Takes Control of Chersonesus Historical Site Russian President Vladimir Putin intervened after a controversial local government appointment, placing the historically significant site of Chersonesus under federal government control, reflecting ongoing centralization efforts.
• Inbee Park Wins British Open Women's Golf South Korean golfer Inbee Park secured her 7th major title at the British Open, shooting a final round of 65 (-7) and winning by 3 strokes over compatriot Ko Jin-young.

Events in 2015

August 01, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 2015

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

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

Famous people died on August 01, 2015:

• Cilla Black

  Cilla Black was an English singer, television presenter, and actress, celebrated for her successful career in the music industry during the 1960s and later as a prominent TV host in the UK. [bio]

• Bernard d'Espagnat

  Renowned French physicist and philosopher who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and the philosophical interpretation of...

• Hong Yuanshuo

  Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1948).

• Stephan Beckenbauer

  German footballer and manager (b. 1968).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 1st

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.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Silento - 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 music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2015

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Someone born on August 01, 2015 is:

11 years and 2 days old,

or 132 months and 2 days old,

or 574 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4020 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 1st 2027.

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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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