What happened on Thursday July 02, 2015?

Here's what happened on July 02, 2015:

• BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Settlement BP agreed to pay a massive $18.7 billion settlement to the United States government and five Gulf Coast states for damages resulting from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. The settlement includes a $5.5 billion civil penalty under the Clean Water Act, marking one of the largest environmental settlements in history.
• Sinai Insurgency: Egypt's Offensive Against ISIS Egypt vowed to continue its military offensive on the Sinai Peninsula until ISIS militants are completely removed. In the last two days, over 100 people were killed in intense fighting. The Egyptian Air Force conducted targeted air strikes that killed at least 23 militants linked to ISIS, following the bloodiest clashes in the region in years.
• Boko Haram Attacks in Nigeria Boko Haram militants launched deadly attacks on Nigerian towns including Kukawa and Musarram, killing scores of civilians. These attacks represent continued terrorist violence in the region, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria.
• Saudi-Led Intervention in Yemen According to Houthi officials, eight people were killed in airstrikes targeting Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. This incident is part of the ongoing Saudi Arabian-led military intervention in the Yemeni conflict.
• UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali Six UN Peacekeepers were killed in an attack on their convoy in northern Mali, underscoring the dangerous conditions faced by international peacekeeping forces in the region.
• Kim Nirvana Ferry Disaster The ferry Kim Nirvana sank while traveling to Camotes island in the Philippines, carrying 173 passengers. At least 33 people were confirmed dead, and 50 others were rescued, highlighting the maritime safety challenges in the region.
• Jim Webb Enters 2016 Presidential Race Former Senator Jim Webb announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, adding another contender to the 2016 election field.
• Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Officials reported the death of a 21-year-old woman from Bishop, California, due to the rare and deadly Naegleria Fowleri brain-eating amoeba, raising awareness about this extremely rare but fatal infection.

Events in 2015

July 02, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 2015

July 02, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 02, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $165.05

Exchange Rates on July 02, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9014 EUR
• 1 USD = 123.04 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6406 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3093 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2537 CAD

July 02, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 183rd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2015 can also be written as 7/2/2015 in the US and as 2/7/2015 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 2015 in July 2015 calendar

Famous people died on July 02, 2015:

• Charlie Sanders

  Professional American football player and sportscaster who played in the NFL during the 1970s.

• Jacobo Zabludovsky

  Mexican journalist (b. 1928).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on July 2nd

July 02, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
3. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
4. OMI - Cheerleader
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

July 02, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Silento - Watch Me
5. Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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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 02, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 02, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:50 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 2015

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Someone born on July 02, 2015 is:

9 years 10 months old,

or 118 months and 12 days old,

or 514 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3604 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 2015?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 02, 2015.

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