Tuesday December 08, 2015: on this day

December 08, 2015 was the 342nd day of the year 2015, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 2015, who was born and died on December 08, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2015?


December 08, 2015 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2015 can also be written as 12/8/2015 in the US and as 8/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 08, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2015:

  • According to a source close the investigation, syed farook made a $28,500 bank deposit to his account two weeks prior to the san bernardino massacre. investigators are investigating whether the transaction was a personal loan, or something else.
  • The fbi says that the couple who committed the attack was radicalized and had practiced at a target range for days before the murder spree.
  • Fbi agents discovered a gopro package with shooting targets and tools in a car belonging syed farook, the mother of san bernardino mass shooter.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: officials in iraq say that the country's forces retook large parts of ramadi from militants of islamic state of iraq or the levant.
  • Officials in iraq claim that the country's forces managed to seize large swathes of ramadi from the islamic state of iraq militants.
  • U.s. television network nbc calculated that isis and its sympathizers have killed 525 people in six terrorist attacks in six countries, which was not part of its alleged caliphate, since october 10, 2015.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present: a number of taliban insurgents storm kandahar international airport, engaging afghan security forces in a fierce firefight.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). according to yemeni security officials, airstrikes by the saudi-led coalition killed and injured dozens of civilians in mocha. in the battle for a military base close to taiz, 35 fighters from both sides were killed.
  • Yemeni security officials say that airstrikes by the saudi-led coalition killed and injured dozens of houthi rebels fighting pro-government fighters in mocha. in the battle for a military base close to taiz, 35 fighters from both sides were killed.
  • Russian military intervention: russia strikes islamic state targets north syria with 3m54 klub (kalibr), cruise missiles. the missiles were launched from a kilo class submarine in the mediterranean.
  • According to sergey shoygu, the russian minister for defence, russia struck islamic state targets in syria using 3m-54 klub (kalibr), cruise missiles launched from a submarine of the mediterranean.
  • Homs rebels and the syrian government have reached an agreement to a ceasefire. this will include the withdrawal from al-waer, the area in the heavily damaged city that remains under rebel control, of all opposition fighters. wednesday is the expected start of the evacuation. residents hope to return within the next few days.
  • Sinai insurgency: four egyptian security officers are killed and four others are injured in a roadside bomb attack near rafah, sinai peninsula. ahram online has learned that the device was remotely detonated by islamist militants as an armored vehicle passed the town's centre, close to the border with israel and gaza strip.
  • A roadside bomb in the sinai peninsula near rafah, the border town of egypt, kills four security personnel and injures four others. ahram online has learned that the device was remotely detonated by islamist militants as an armored vehicle passed the town's centre, close to the border with israel and gaza strip.
  • Anglo american plc (aaukf), a uk-based company, announces its plans to cut 85k jobs and reduce 60% of assets over several years. it will also stop dividend payments for 2015-16 and reduce capital expenditures. it cited low commodity prices as the reason for its actions.
  • Boeing, the american airplane manufacturer, unveils its first boeing 737 max plane at its renton factory in washington.
  • 2015-16 uk and ireland windstorm season: storm desmond: on wednesday, 6 a.m., the met office in the united kingdom issues two severe weather warnings for wind gusts and rain that will affect large parts of scotland and northern england.
  • Storm desmond: at 6 a.m. on wednesday, the met office in the united kingdom issues two severe weather warnings. they warn of wind and rain across large parts of scotland and northern england.
  • Two new severe weather warnings have been issued by the met office in the united kingdom for wind and rain. they will be effective wednesday at 6 a.m.
  • A cooling cap system that reduces hair loss for female patients with breast cancer has been approved by the united states food and drug administration. the dignicap scalp cooler, which was first made available in sweden in 1990, is near-freezing and makes it difficult for cancer-fighting drugs reach hair follicles.
  • In a new response to china's territorial claims in south china sea, the united states has agreed with singapore for the first deployment of its u.s. p8 poseidon surveillance plane in singapore.
  • France and britain's prime ministers condemned donald trump's call to a "total ban" on muslims entering america.
  • U.s. u.s. ambassador samantha power said that the united states is looking into reports that iran launched an intermediate-range missile in november. if confirmed, the united states will take the matter to the u.n. security council to seek appropriate action.
  • Oscar pistorius, a south african athlete, is released on bail as he appeals against his murder conviction.
  • The u.s. supreme court has ruled that a lawsuit against maryland's congressional redistricting plan after the 2010 census, on grounds of unconstitutional gerrymandering, may proceed. circuit and district courts rejected the suit that claimed congressional district boundaries were altered to make it easier to win in seven of eight state districts.
  • Early tuesday, donald trump, republican presidential front-runner, rejected criticisms of his call for muslims to be barred from entering the u.s. during heated interviews, he stated that he wasn't worried about being likened to hitler and said that he didn't mind being called "shut down the door".
  • A team of british archaeologists has published new research in the journal antiquity. it revives the older theory of herbert henry thomas, that stonehenge was in wales for hundreds of years before being dismantled and moved to salisbury plain, wiltshire, in south west england.

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December 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $117.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.47
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $138.28

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9177 EUR
  • 1 USD = 122.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6661 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.385 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3581 CAD

December 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Gateshead - Southport : 0 - 1
  • Macclesfield - Eastleigh : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Forfar - Peterhead : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • East Fife - Queens Park : 0 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Ascoli - Ternana : 1 - 0
  • Avellino - Pro Vercelli : 1 - 0
  • Brescia - Pescara : 2 - 0
  • Cesena - Trapani : 0 - 0
  • Modena - Bari : 2 - 1
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December 08, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 03:37 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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Who was born on December 08, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 4 months old,

or 100 months and 10 days old,

or 436 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3054 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2015?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 08, 2015.

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December 08, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 2015:

  • Douglas Tompkins

    Co-founder of The North Face and Esprit, and a prominent conservationist who helped protect millions of acres of land in South America.

  • Conway Leovy

    Atmospheric scientist who studied planetary atmospheres.

  • John Trudell

    American author, poet, and actor (d. 2015).

  • Alan Hodgkinson

    English footballer and coach (d. 2015).

  • Mattiwilda Dobbs

    American soprano and actress (b. 1925).

  • Elsie Tu

    English-hong kong educator and politician (d. 2015).

  • Richard Balducci

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2015:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - What Do You Mean?
  5. - The Hills

December 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - The Hills
  3. - 679
  4. - Here
  5. - Watch Me

December 08, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 08, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Despues de Ti Quien
  5. - Borro Cassette

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December 08, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw

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

Krampus

Krampus

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Dougherty

Starring: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

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

December 08, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

December 08, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

BoxBoy!

BoxBoy!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle platformer

Publisher: Nintendo

Dying Light

Dying Light

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Dungeons 2

Dungeons 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, SteamOS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Strategy, simulation, dungeon management

Publisher: Kalypso Media

Dungeon Hunter 5

Dungeon Hunter 5

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: Gameloft

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

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Who was the US President on December 08, 2015?

On December 08, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2015?

On December 08, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2015?

On December 08, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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 December 2015?

December 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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