What happened on Monday December 14, 2015?

Here's what happened on December 14, 2015:

• United States Army sergeant Bowe Berdahl will be facing a court martial for misbehavior in front of the enemy and desertion in relation to his capture in June 2009 by the Taliban-aligned Haqqani group in Afghanistan.
• Israeli prosecutors have indicted Muhammad Abu Kaf, a Palestinian man living in eastern Jerusalem, on eight counts for inciting violence or terror. He posted a Facebook video calling on people to attack Jews.
• Tonight is the Geminids meteor Shower.
• Reckitt Benckiser, a British consumer goods company, is ordered by an Australian court to cease selling Nurofen versions, which were nearly identical to the standard ibuprofen pill, but almost twice as expensive.
• Syrian Civil War: Hezbollah-backed fighters help the Syrian Army to retake an important airbase in Damascus' eastern outskirts. Since November 2012, the Marj al-Sultan Airbase was under rebel control.
• Yemeni Civil War (2015), Saudi Arabian-led Intervention in Yemen: Two top Saudi Arabian army commanders are killed. Colonel Abdullah al-Sahyan is the head of Saudi Special Forces in Yemen. He was also joined by dozens of Saudi, Emirati and Sudanese coalition troops who were killed in an OTR-21 Tochka missile strike by Houthi forces at their base near Taiz, southwestern Yemen.
• Two top Saudi Arabian army commanders and two senior Emirati and Sudanese military officers are killed in an OTR-21 Tochka missile strike by Houthi forces at their base near Taiz, southwestern Yemen.
• Metrojet Flight 9268: Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry reported that their investigation into the deadly 31 October 2015 crash of Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 over Sinai failed to uncover any evidence of terrorism. The working assumption was that the plane was struck by a bomb and that an ISIL-affiliated group was responsible.
• The Civil Aviation Ministry of Egypt reports that their investigation into the deadly 31 October 2015 crash of Russian Metrojet Flight 92668 in Sinai did not uncover any evidence of terrorist activity. The working assumption was that the plane was struck by a bomb and that an ISIL-affiliated group was responsible.
• Conflict between Israel and Palestine (2015): A Palestinian driver rammed his vehicle into a bus stop at Jerusalem's Chords Bridge before being shot by police. The attack left fourteen people, including a toddler.
• One Palestinian driver rammed his vehicle into a bus stop at Jerusalem's entrance, before police shot him dead. The attack left fourteen people, including a toddler.
• 2015 PKK Rebellion: At least seven people were killed in clashes between Turkish security force and Kurdish protesters in southeast Turkey. As a result, Turkish authorities have imposed new curfews throughout the region. The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey reports that 52 curfews were imposed by Turkish authorities in seven Turkish provinces since mid-August. This has placed around 1.3 million people under curfew.
• As new curfews are declared by Turkish authorities in the region, at least seven people have been killed in clashes between Turkish security force and Kurdish protesters. The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey reports that 52 curfews were imposed by Turkish authorities in seven Turkish provinces since mid-August. This has placed around 1.3 million people under curfew.
• The oil price fell to its lowest level since December 2008. Investor jitters were also caused by other indicators in the broader markets ahead of Wednesday's expected U.S. central banking interest rate rise.
• The Seattle City Council unanimously approves Uber, Lyft and other contract drivers being able to join trade unions. Washington becomes the first American city to do this. The bill can still be passed without Ed Murray, the Seattle mayor. Expect court challenges.
• 2015 Pacific Typhoon Season: Typhoon Melor (Nona), a Typhoon that ravages the Philippines' tiny Batag Island, forces thousands of people to flee. The storm is now heading to Sorsogon, and has become the equivalent of a Category-4 hurricane. The central Philippines authorities have closed schools and suspended fishing and ferry service.
• Typhoon Melor (Nona),: Tens of thousands of people are evacuated when Typhoon Melor, also known in the Philippines as Nona, crashes into the small island Batag Island in eastern Philippines. The storm is now heading to Sorsogon, and has become the equivalent of a Category-4 hurricane. The central Philippines authorities have closed schools and suspended fishing and ferry service.
• As Typhoon Melor, also known in the Philippines as Nona, hits Batag Island in eastern Philippines, thousands of residents have to be evacuated. The storm is now heading to Sorsogon, and has become the equivalent of a Category-4 hurricane. The central Philippines authorities have closed schools and suspended fishing and ferry service.
• After an accident involving the bus of the Argentine National Gendarmerie near Salta, north-west Argentina, at least 41 people have been killed. (BBC),
• Flint, Michigan's U.S. Mayor declares a State of Emergency because of high levels of lead in children's blood due to problems with the city’s water system.
• China's Censorship: A Chinese human rights lawyer Pu Ziqiang is on trial in Beijing for posting online comments critical of the ruling Communist Party. (AP) Dan Biers, a senior American diplomat, is prevented by Chinese police from making a statement at the Pu Zhiqiang trial.
• Chinese human rights lawyer Pu Ziqiang is on trial in Beijing for posting a critical online comment about the ruling Communist Party.
• Chinese police block Dan Biers, a senior diplomat from the United States, from making a statement at Pu Zhiqiang's trial.
• Yemen Conflict: Coalition Commanders Killed In a significant escalation of the Yemen conflict, Houthi forces launched an OTR-21 Tochka missile attack near Taiz, killing two senior Saudi Arabian army commanders, including Colonel Abdullah al-Sahyan, head of Saudi Special Forces in Yemen. Dozens of coalition troops from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Sudan, and Yemen were also killed in the strike.
• Syrian Civil War: Strategic Airbase Recaptured The Syrian Army, supported by Hezbollah fighters, successfully retook the strategic Marj al-Sultan airbase on Damascus' eastern outskirts. The airbase had been under rebel control since November 2012, marking a significant territorial gain for the Syrian government forces.
• Jerusalem Bus Stop Attack A Palestinian driver deliberately rammed his vehicle into a bus stop near the Chords Bridge at Jerusalem's entrance, injuring fourteen people, including a toddler. The driver was immediately shot dead by police, escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• PKK Rebellion Escalates in Turkey Intense clashes between Turkish security forces and Kurdish protesters in southeast Turkey resulted in at least seven deaths. Turkish authorities imposed new curfews across the region, with the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey reporting 52 curfews in seven provinces since mid-August, affecting approximately 1.3 million people.
• Bowe Bergdahl Court Martial United States Army sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will face a court martial on charges of misbehavior before the enemy and desertion related to his controversial capture by the Taliban-aligned Haqqani network in Afghanistan in June 2009. His case gained significant media attention due to the circumstances of his capture and subsequent prisoner exchange.
• Typhoon Melor Devastates Philippines Typhoon Melor (locally known as Nona) slammed into the tiny Batag Island in eastern Philippines, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The storm intensified to a Category 4 hurricane equivalent, prompting central Philippine authorities to close schools and suspend fishing and ferry services.
• Global Oil Prices Plummet Oil prices dropped to their lowest level since December 2008, causing significant investor uncertainty. The decline was exacerbated by broader market indicators and anticipation of the upcoming U.S. central bank interest rate decision.
• Seattle Pioneers Gig Worker Union Rights The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a groundbreaking measure allowing ride-sharing drivers from Uber, Lyft, and other contract platforms to join trade unions. This decision makes Seattle the first U.S. city to grant such rights, potentially setting a precedent for gig economy worker protections.

Events in 2015

December 14, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 2015

December 14, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 14, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $135.31

Exchange Rates on December 14, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9088 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.907 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6591 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3798 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3723 CAD

December 14, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lazio - Sampdoria : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - St Pauli : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nancy - Valenciennes : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackburn - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 0

December 14, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 348th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 2015 can also be written as 12/14/2015 in the US and as 14/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Famous people died on December 14, 2015:

• Terry Backer

  American soldier and politician (b. 1954).

• Armando cossutta
• Elena Asins
• Alessandro Pizzorusso

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Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

December 14, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Alessia Cara - Here
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Drake & Future - Jumpman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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December 14, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 09:06 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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Someone born on December 14, 2015 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 29 days old,

or 491 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3438 days old,

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