What happened on Thursday November 12, 2015?

Here's what happened on November 12, 2015:

• Kurdish Offensive Against ISIS in Sinjar Kurdish forces, backed by U.S. airstrikes, launched a strategic offensive to recapture Sinjar, Iraq, from Islamic State militants. The operation aimed to secure the town and disrupt ISIS supply routes, marking a significant moment in the fight against the terrorist organization.
• 2015 Beirut Bombings Two suicide bombers detonated explosives in the Bourj el-Barajneh neighborhood of Beirut, targeting a Shi'ite community center and a nearby bakery. The coordinated attacks resulted in 43 fatalities and over 200 injuries, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions in Lebanon.
• Valletta Summit on Migration European leaders concluded the Valletta Summit by establishing a development fund for Africa, aimed at addressing the root causes of migration and seeking cooperative solutions to the European migrant crisis.
• ECB Signals Economic Concerns Mario Draghi, head of the European Central Bank, warns the European Parliament about weakening inflation prospects, suggesting potential monetary policy adjustments to stimulate economic growth.
• WHO Maternal Health Progress Report The World Health Organization announced a 44% reduction in maternal deaths between 1990-2015, though this falls short of the UN Millennium Development Goal of a 75% reduction.
• First Foreign Medal of Honor in Afghanistan French-American Florent Grberg becomes the first foreign recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during the War in Afghanistan, highlighting international cooperation and individual heroism in the conflict.
• Russian Olympic Doping Response Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko stated there would be no Olympic boycott and expressed willingness to address allegations in the World Anti-Doping Agency's doping report.
• Venezuelan Officials' Nephews Arrested Two nephews of Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores were detained in Haiti by U.S. authorities on charges of conspiring to smuggle drugs into the United States.
• #FlushGate: Montreal Sewage Controversy Montreal began dumping 2 billion gallons of raw sewage into the Saint Lawrence River, sparking widespread environmental and public outrage. Mayor Denis Coderre defended the action as necessary for infrastructure repairs, leading to significant social media protest under the hashtag #FlushGate.

Events in 2015

November 12, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 2015

November 12, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 12, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.41
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $134.70

Exchange Rates on November 12, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9251 EUR
• 1 USD = 122.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6566 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4037 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3291 CAD

November 12, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 2015 can also be written as 11/12/2015 in the US and as 12/11/2015 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 2015 in November 2015 calendar

Famous people died on November 12, 2015:

• Jihadi John

  Mohammed Emwazi, known as 'Jihadi John', was a Kuwaiti-British terrorist who became infamous as a key member of the ISIS execution squad.

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on November 12th

November 12, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

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

November 12, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
4. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
5. Silento - Watch Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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

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November 12, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 12, 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 November 12, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 06:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 27, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 2015

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Someone born on November 12, 2015 is:

9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 1 day old,

or 495 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3470 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 12, 2015?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on November 12, 2015.

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