What happened on Thursday December 03, 2015?

Here's what happened on December 03, 2015:

• Putin Responds to Turkish Jet Downing Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Turkish Air Force's shooting down of a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 jet in Syria, warning that Russia's response would extend far beyond trade sanctions, signaling potential escalating tensions in the region.
• European Migrant Crisis Threatens Schengen EU ministers considered suspending the Schengen passport-free travel zone for two years due to significant border control issues in Greece. The Swedish government even contemplated closing the Oresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark to manage the unprecedented refugee influx.
• UK Royal Air Force Strikes Against ISIL The Royal Air Force conducted Operation Tidal Wave II, bombing Islamic State-controlled oil fields in eastern Syria. At least four Tornado GR4 fighter planes launched from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with the Ministry of Defence reporting initial successful strikes against ISIL infrastructure.
• US Military Opens All Combat Roles to Women Through Defense Secretary Ash Carter, the Obama Administration announced that all combat roles in U.S. military forces would be open to women, marking a significant milestone in gender equality in military service.
• U.S. Soldier Honored as Righteous Among Nations Israel's Holocaust and Remembrance Center posthumously added U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds to the List of the Righteous Among the Nations, recognizing his courageous actions at a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp in 1945.
• Oscar Pistorius Murder Conviction Oscar Pistorius, a South African Paralympic athlete, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The court sentenced him to at least 15 years in prison for the premeditated murder that shocked the world in 2013.
• Russia Delivers S-300 Systems to Iran Russia began delivering advanced S-300 air defense systems to Iran, a significant military technology transfer that could potentially alter regional strategic dynamics.
• Danish Referendum Rejects EU Police Cooperation Danish voters rejected proposed EU rules for cross-border police operations, reflecting ongoing tensions and debates about European integration and sovereignty.

Events in 2015

December 03, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 03, 2015

December 03, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 03, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.72
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.10

Exchange Rates on December 03, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9149 EUR
• 1 USD = 122.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6606 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.364 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3351 CAD

December 03, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Rennes - Marseille : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Reading - QPR : 0 - 1

December 03, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 337th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 2015 can also be written as 12/3/2015 in the US and as 3/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Famous people died on December 03, 2015:

• Hatley Harrison

  Pioneering chemist known for research in organic synthesis.

• Scott Weiland

  Lead vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.

• Hilman Hakim

  Prominent political figure who served as a minister in his country.

• Robey Callahan

  Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

• Tavin Pumarejo

  Tavin Pumarejo was a prominent politician who served in government for many years.

• Gladstone Anderson

  Jamaican singer and pianist (b. 1934).

• Eevi Huttunen

  Finnish speed skater (b. 1922).

• Barbarella
• Nino Farì
• Giammaria Visconti di Modrone

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on December 3rd

December 03, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Adele - Hello
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. Drake - Hotline Bling
4. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
5. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?

December 03, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
4. Alessia Cara - Here
5. Drake & Future - Jumpman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 03, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 03, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 December 03, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:27 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 03, 2015

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Someone born on December 03, 2015 is:

9 years and 11 days old,

or 108 months and 11 days old,

or 471 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3299 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 2015?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 03, 2015.

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