Thursday October 01, 2015: on this day

October 01, 2015 was the 274th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 01, 2015, who was born and died on October 01, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Hills by The Weeknd), movies (e.g. Love Me If You Dare, directed by Yann Samuell), TV series (e.g. The Principal) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 01, 2015?


October 01, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 274th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 2015 can also be written as 10/1/2015 in the US and as 1/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

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October 01, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 2015:

  • Gaza-israel conflict. in retaliation to the rocket that was fired on ashdod in israel, the israeli air force launched airstrikes against hamas positions in gaza. there are no casualties.
  • The israeli air force launches airstrikes in gaza against hamas positions suspected to be under attack as a retaliation to the rocket that was fired on ashdod, israel. there have been no casualties.
  • Battle of kunduz - the government of afghanistan claims that it has retaken kunduz.
  • According to the government of afghanistan, kunduz has been retaken.
  • Government forces retreat as taliban forces seize control of warduj district in the badakhshan province.
  • At least 11 people were killed when a c-130j transport plane crashes in eastern afghanistan, as it approaches jalalabad airport. a u.s. military spokesperson said there were no reports at the time of enemy fire. (al jazeera), (abc news),
  • Russian air-strikes are reportedly used to kill u.s.-backed rebels in syria. russian jets attack rebel positions in northern syria, including jisr al-shughour, currently held by islamist militants, such as al-qaeda's branch, the al-nusra front.
  • Hezbollah fighters, as well as newly arrived iranian troops, are said to be preparing for a major ground offensive in northern syria. this will be supported by russian air-strikes.
  • Haider al-abadi, iraq's prime minister, endorses russian air-strikes on isis in iraq and expresses 'dissatisfaction' with the u.s-led coalition.
  • Turkey-pkk conflict 2015 pkk rebellion: four turkish soldiers were killed in pkk attacks on southeastern turkey. due to the increasing violence, turkish authorities have imposed a curfew on mardin.
  • In pkk attacks in southeastern turkey, four turkish soldiers are killed. due to the increasing violence, turkish authorities have imposed a curfew on mardin.
  • Shooting at umpqua community college: nine people are killed and seven others injured in a mass shooting at umpqua community college, roseburg, oregon. when confronted by police, the shooter committed suicide. the motives of the man are not known. (reuters, (cnn),(bbc news), and (reuters) the shooter has been identified as 26-year old chris harper-mercer. (cbs news),
  • Nine people are killed and seven others injured in a mass shooting at umpqua community college, roseburg, oregon. when confronted by police, the shooter committed suicide. the motives of the man are not known. (reuters), (cnn), (bbc news),
  • Chris harper-mercer, 26, has been identified as the shooter. (cbs news),
  • A shooting attack on a car by israelis kills an israeli couple. four of their children were inside the vehicle at the time, but they weren't hit by the gunfire. hamas praises "heroic attack" but calls for more "high-quality attacks." (the times of israel), israel national news, (breaking israel news),
  • The southern resistance, backed by coalition forces, and government forces seize control of bab al mandab and one small mayoun island in red sea from houthi militants. (ap via fox news, (gulf news),
  • Boko haram insurgency. five female bombers attack maiduguri, nigeria, killing at least 14 and injuring 39 others.
  • Five female bombers attacked the nigerian city maiduguri, killing at least 14 and injuring 39 others.
  • Fiat chrysler automobiles' uaw rejected a four-year contract and set the stage for some local strikes.
  • Hurricane joaquin will become a category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 130 mph. tomorrow may see additional strengthening. at 6 mph, the storm is expected to bring 10 to 15 inches of rain to the central bahamas, with an additional five inches to the archipelago. (nassau tribune),
  • Joaquin is expected to gain speed as it turns north tomorrow and could reach the east coast this weekend. although forecasts for the storm's path are uncertain, almost every state in north carolina and connecticut is currently in the "cone of uncertainty". new jersey and north carolina join virginia in declaring emergency states. (upi),
  • The world health organization (who), recommends that all hiv-positive people receive antiretroviral treatment immediately. it also recommends preventative care for those at "substantial danger" of becoming infected. the un health agency recommended that physicians intervene only when there were symptoms. (the verge), (time),
  • A gunman kills nine people at a community college in oregon.
  • Heavy rains trigger a major landslide in guatemala, killing 280 people.
  • The american cargo vessel ss sinks with all of its 33 crew after steaming into the eyewall of hurricane joaquin.

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

Stock market quotes on October 01, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $109.07
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.31

Exchange Rates on October 01, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8933 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.841 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6607 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4212 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3244 CAD
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October 01, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 2015.

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Who was born on October 01, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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


You are 8 years 5 months old,

or 101 months and 27 days old,

or 443 weeks

or 3101 days old,

if you were born on October 01, 2015.

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 01, 2015:

  • Don Edwards

    American soldier, lawyer, and politician (d. 2015).

  • Hadi Norouzi

    Iranian footballer (d. 2015).

  • Božo Bakota

    Croatian footballer (b. 1950).

  • Jacob Pressman

    American rabbi and academic, co-founded american jewish university (b. 1919).

  • Jacques Brodin

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

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


Holidays on October 01, 2015:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 2015:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - What Do You Mean?
  3. - Can't Feel My Face
  4. - Watch Me
  5. - Good For You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - Watch Me
  4. - 679
  5. - Hotline Bling

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 01, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 01, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ginza
  3. - La Gozadera
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - Sunset

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

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

Love Me If You Dare

Love Me If You Dare

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Yann Samuell

Starring: Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard, Thibault Verhaeghe, Joséphine Lebas-Joly

Country: United States of America

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

The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Breck Eisner

Starring: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

Dix pour cent

Dix pour cent

Release year: 2015

Country: France

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

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

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

Driving Heat by Richard Castle

Driving Heat

By:

Richard Castle, New York Times' mega-bestselling mystery author and star of ABC's primetime hit show Castle, is back. The NYPD's top detectives are featured in the seventh novel of the Nikki Heat series.

The Solomon Curse by Clive Cussler and Russell Blake

The Solomon Curse

By:

This is the outstanding Fargo adventure by #1 New York Times-bestselling author. Many rumors surround the Solomon Islands' bay off Guadalcanal.

Purity by Jonathan Franzen

Purity

By:

The New York Times bestseller for morally complex times, FreedomYoung Pip Tyler does not know who she is. She knows her true name is Purity. She also knows she owes $130,000 in student loans. She's living in Oakland with anarchists. …

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The Wright Brothers

By:

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

Devoted In Death by J. D. Robb

Devoted In Death

By:

Eve Dallas follows a pair Bonnie and Clyde copycats, whose passion is fuelled by cold brutality in this crime thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author J.

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

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

Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X iOS (Early 2015)

Genre: Role-playing

Halo: Spartan Strike

Halo: Spartan Strike

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Windows Phone; iOS

Genre: Twin-stick shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

FIFA 16

FIFA 16

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One Android (Ultimate Team only)[1] iOS (Ultimate Team only)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Chroma Squad

Chroma Squad

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Behold Studios

IA/VT Colorful

IA/VT Colorful

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Marvelous AQL

history

Who was the US President on October 01, 2015?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 01, 2015?

On October 01, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 2015?

October 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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