What happened on Wednesday, August 5, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 05, 2015:

• Federal appeals court strikes down Texas voter ID law On August 5, 2015, a federal appeals court ruled that Texas's voter ID law was discriminatory and imposed undue burdens on minority voters. This decision was a significant development in the ongoing debate over voting rights and election laws in the United States. The ruling prompted discussions about the implications for future elections in Texas. source: nytimes.com
• MH370 debris confirmation On August 5, 2015, authorities confirmed that debris found on Réunion Island was from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014. This confirmation provided crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into the flight's disappearance. The discovery reignited interest and speculation about the fate of the aircraft and its passengers. source: bbc.com
• Texas voter ID law challenged On August 5, 2015, the legal challenges against Texas's voter ID law continued as advocates argued it disproportionately affected minority voters. The ongoing litigation highlighted the contentious nature of voting rights in the U.S. and the implications for future elections. This case was part of a broader national conversation about voter access and election integrity. source: nytimes.com
• Gold King Mine Environmental Disaster The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) caused a significant environmental incident at the Gold King Mine in Colorado, accidentally releasing three million gallons of heavy metal toxic tailings and waste water into the Animas River, causing substantial ecological damage. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Operation The Italian Coast Guard and Irish Navy conducted a critical maritime rescue, saving 367 migrants from a perilous boat off the Libyan coast, while tragically 25 people lost their lives during the operation.
• New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak A severe outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City resulted in eight fatalities and 97 confirmed illnesses, prompting public health investigations and emergency responses.
• Typhoon Soudelor Intensifies During the 2015 Pacific Typhoon Season, Typhoon Soudelor (also known as Hanna) strengthened to become the most powerful storm of 2015, with potential Category 3 hurricane-level intensity threatening Taiwan.
• MH370 Debris Scientific Analysis Under judicial supervision, experts at the Balma aeronautical testing facility in Toulouse, France, began detailed examination of the MH370 debris, analyzing metal composition, damage patterns, and marine growth (barnacles) to gather forensic insights.
• Cambodia-Thailand Border Tensions The Cambodian government reported that five Cambodian citizens had been killed by the Royal Thai Army since January, highlighting ongoing border tensions and potential human rights concerns.
• Paternal Age and Longevity Study Researchers from the University of Helsinki, using data from Statistics Finland, discovered that fathers who have children between ages 25-30 tend to have longer lifespans, providing new insights into reproductive biology and aging.

Events in 2015

August 05, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 2015

August 05, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.10

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.917 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.808 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.641 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3597 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3177 CAD

August 05, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2015 can also be written as 8/5/2015 in the US and as 5/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 05, 2015:

• Arthur Walter James

  English journalist and politician (b. 1912).

• Tony Millington

  Welsh footballer (b. 1943).

• George Cole

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 05, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 01:07 pm.

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 05, 2015

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Someone born on August 05, 2015 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 18 days old,

or 572 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4005 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 05, 2015.

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