What happened on Sunday August 09, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2015:

• Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Anniversary Japan commemorates the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki during World War II, remembering the devastating impact of nuclear warfare.
• Iraq's Heatwave and Political Reforms Iraq experiences an extreme heatwave with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees, leading to public protests against government inefficiency. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi responds with significant anti-corruption reforms, including restructuring government positions and winning support from Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
• Iraq's Anti-Corruption Reforms Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi calls for the removal of the Vice President and initiates corruption investigations, with former Vice President Tariq al Hashimimi executed in absentia for political crimes.
• Typhoon Soudelor Devastates China The 2015 Pacific Typhoon Season sees Typhoon Soudelor causing significant destruction in China, with at least 22 confirmed deaths, millions without power, and many people still missing.
• Ferguson Shooting Incident Tyrone Harris, Jr. is shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri, after allegedly firing shots at law enforcement officers, leaving him in critical condition.
• Haiti Parliamentary Elections Haiti holds its first parliamentary elections in four years, with some polling stations in Port-au-Prince closed due to violence, highlighting ongoing political instability.
• Frank Gifford's Passing Legendary NFL player and sportscaster Frank Gifford passes away at the age of 84, marking the end of an era in American sports broadcasting.
• Syrian Armed Forces Officer Killed Suleiman Hilal Al Assad's cousin is arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Colonel Hassan Al Sheikh in a traffic-related dispute within the Syrian Armed Forces.

Events in 2015

August 09, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 2015

August 09, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9117 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.276 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6453 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3486 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3138 CAD

August 09, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Gent : 1 - 1
• Charleroi - Club Brugge : 0 - 0
• Standard - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Reims : 1 - 2
• Lyon - Lorient : 0 - 0
• Toulouse - St Etienne : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Preston - Middlesbrough : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Kilmarnock : 2 - 0
• Arsenal - West Ham : 0 - 2
• Newcastle - Southampton : 2 - 2
• Partick - Celtic : 0 - 2
• Stoke - Liverpool : 0 - 1

August 09, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2015 can also be written as 8/9/2015 in the US and as 9/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 09, 2015:

• Frank Gifford

  Legendary NFL player for the New York Giants and later a prominent ABC sportscaster.

• John Henry Holland

  Pioneering computer scientist known for his work on genetic algorithms and complex adaptive systems, a key figure in artificial intelligence...

• Walter Nahún López

  Honduran footballer (b. 1977).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 9th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 05:05 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 09, 2015

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Someone born on August 09, 2015 is:

9 years 9 months old,

or 117 months and 5 days old,

or 509 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2015?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 09, 2015.

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