What happened on Saturday June 06, 2015?

Here's what happened on June 06, 2015:

• Palestinian rocket attacks Israel: A rocket from Gaza was fired at Israel for the second time this week. There are no immediate reports of injuries or claims of responsibility.
• Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine, claims his forces have defeated an attack on Marinka and captured 12 rebels, including one Russian.
• A rocket from Gaza was fired twice this week. There were no immediate reports of injuries or claims of responsibility.
• Sinking of Dong Fang Zhi Xing - The death toll from sinking the Dong Fang Zhi Xing reaches 396, with 46 still unaccounted for.
• With 46 people still missing, the death toll from sinking the Dong Fang Zhi Xing reaches 396.
• Mount Kinabalu has recovered eleven bodies, while 8 are still missing from yesterday's Sabah earthquake.
• Lightning strikes the Rock am Ring festival at the Mendig Airbase in Germany. It causes 33 injuries.
• Illegal immigration from Africa into Europe
• The British and German navies dispatch ships to rescue thousands of migrants who are stranded at the Mediterranean Sea.
• 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus epidemic in South Korea: There are now 9 to 50 confirmed cases of MERS in South Korea.
• South Korea has seen an increase in confirmed MERS cases from 9 to 50.
• Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, travels to Bangladesh to sign an agreement which dissolves all 162 border enclaves between the two countries and allows thousands to choose their nationality.
• Reuters reports that an Egyptian court overturned a decision that Hamas was a terrorist organization.
• Following violent protests at the Kiev gay pride march, five police officers were injured.
• After being sworn in earlier this week for a five-year term, Omar al-Bashir, President of Sudan swears in a new Cabinet.
• Association football: Italian side Juventus FC faces Spanish side FC Barcelona in the final of 2015 UEFA Champions League Final in Berlin. Barcelona won their fifth European championship with a score of 3-1. (ESPN, (The Guardian) The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Canada. The Canadians beat China 1-0 in their first match.
• Juventus FC, an Italian team, and FC Barcelona from Spain will meet in the final of 2015 UEFA Champions League Final at Berlin's Olympiastadion. Barcelona won their fifth European championship with a 3-1 victory. (ESPN),
• Canada opens the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup with Canada beating China 1-0 in their first match.
• Saudi Arabian-led intervention is in Yemen: According to Saudi State media, Saudi Arabia downed a Scud missile fired in Yemen by Houthi rebels. According to the Saudi government, at least four soldiers from Saudi Arabian Army and "dozens" of members of Yemeni Republican Guard were killed in fighting near the border.
• According to Saudi State media, Saudi Arabia downed a Scud missile fired from Yemeni rebels by Houthi rebels.
• According to the Saudi government, at least four soldiers from Saudi Arabian Army and "dozens" of Yemeni Republican Guard were killed in fighting near the border.
• Afghanistan War (2001-present). The Taliban launch a major offensive against Yamgan District in Badakhshan Province, with hundreds of militants.
• With hundreds of militants, the Taliban launched a major offensive against Yamgan District in Badakhshan Province.
• War in Donbass - The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko claimed that his forces repelled an attack against Marinka and captured 12 rebels, including one Russian.
• The Epsom Derby's 236th Running is Held at Epsom Downs Racecourse, England. Golden Horn was won by Frankie Dettori and Jack Hobbs came second. (BBC),
• Horse racing: The Epsom Derby, the 236th edition of the race, was held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. Golden Horn was won by Frankie Dettori and Jack Hobbs came second. (BBC), (The Telegraph). The 2015 Belmont Stakes takes place at Belmont Park. American Pharoah becomes the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years.
• Belmont Park hosts the 2015 Belmont Stakes. American Pharoah is the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years.
• 2015 French Open – Women's Singles: Tennis' number one seed Serena Williams from the USA meets Lucie Safarova, 13th seed, Czech Republic, in the final of the 2015 French Open women's singles. Williams wins her 20th Grand Slam title with a win of 6-3, 7-6, 6-2.
• Tennis: In the 2015 French Open women's singles final, Serena Williams (US) meets Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic), number one seed. Williams wins her 20th Grand Slam title with a win of 6-3, 7-6, 6-2.
• India-Bangladesh Border Agreement Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Bangladesh to sign a landmark agreement dissolving 162 border enclaves, allowing thousands of residents to choose their nationality.
• Saudi Arabian Military Intervention in Yemen Saudi Arabia shot down a Scud missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to Saudi State media. At least four Saudi Arabian Army soldiers and dozens of Yemeni Republican Guard were killed in border fighting.
• Taliban Offensive in Afghanistan The Taliban launched a major offensive in the Yamgan District of Badakhshan Province, involving hundreds of militants, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
• Ukraine Repels Rebel Attack Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko reported that Ukrainian forces successfully repelled an attack on the town of Marinka and captured 12 rebels, including one Russian, in the ongoing conflict in Donbass.
• Barcelona Wins UEFA Champions League FC Barcelona defeated Juventus FC 3-1 in the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final at Berlin's Olympiastadion, securing their fifth European championship.
• 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Begins The seventh FIFA Women's World Cup commenced in Canada, featuring 24 international teams competing across six cities in 52 matches to determine the championship.
• MERS Outbreak in South Korea The number of confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) cases in South Korea rapidly increased from 9 to 50, signaling a potential public health crisis.
• Dong Fang Zhi Xing Maritime Disaster The death toll from the sinking of the Dong Fang Zhi Xing rose to 396, with 46 people still unaccounted for, marking a significant maritime tragedy.
• Lightning Strike at Rock am Ring Festival A lightning strike at the Rock am Ring music festival at Mendig Air Base in Germany resulted in 33 injuries, causing chaos and disruption.

Events in 2015

June 06, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 06, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on June 06, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.3101 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2431 CAD
• 1 USD = 15.6977 MXN
• 1 EUR = 0.7273 GBP
• 1 GBP = 2.0016 AUD

June 06, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 157th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 2015 can also be written as 6/6/2015 in the US and as 6/6/2015 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 2015 in June 2015 calendar

Famous people died on June 06, 2015:

• Ludvík Vaculík

  Czech dissident writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Prague Spring movement.

• Callisto Cosulich
• Vincent Bugliosi

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June 06, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 2015 was Bad Blood by Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
2. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
3. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
4. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance
5. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)

June 06, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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June 06, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 June 06, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 10:35 am.

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

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