What happened on Wednesday August 15, 2007?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2007:

• Devastating Peru Earthquake A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Peru near Pisco, causing massive destruction. The earthquake resulted in 512 fatalities, over 1,500 injuries, and left approximately 100,000 people homeless. Tsunami warnings were issued across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the earthquake's significant regional impact.
• India's 60th Independence Day India celebrated its 60th anniversary of independence from the British Empire, marking a significant milestone in the nation's post-colonial history. The day was commemorated with national pride, though some regions experienced tensions, including a grenade attack near an Independence Day venue in Assam.
• US Designates Iranian Guard as Terrorist Organization The United States officially declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a 'specially designated global terrorist' organization, enabling increased financial pressure on Iran and its international assets.
• NBA Referee Betting Scandal NBA referee Tim Donaghy surrendered to police and pleaded guilty to FBI charges of placing bets on games he was officiating, revealing a significant corruption scandal in professional sports.
• Russia's Potential Karelia Negotiation Government sources revealed that in late 1991, the Russian administration under Boris Yeltsin sent informal signals to Finland about potentially returning the Karelia region, indicating complex post-Soviet territorial discussions.

Events in 2007

August 15, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2007

August 15, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.27
• Apple AAPL: opens at $122.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $111.00

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2007:

• 1 USD = 116.6 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0785 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2191 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.5847 CNY
• 1 EUR = 156.72 JPY

August 15, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Le Mans : 1 - 2
• Lille - Sochaux : 1 - 1
• Monaco - Metz : 2 - 0
• Paris SG - Lorient : 1 - 3
• Rennes - St Etienne : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Torquay : 0 - 3
• Grays - Woking : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Birmingham - Sunderland : 2 - 2
• Fulham - Bolton : 2 - 1
• Man City - Derby : 1 - 0
• Portsmouth - Man United : 1 - 1
• Reading - Chelsea : 1 - 2

August 15, 2007 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2007 can also be written as 8/15/2007 in the US and as 15/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

Famous people died on August 15, 2007:

• Richard Bradshaw

  Prominent English conductor and musical director known for his significant contributions to classical music and opera performances.

• Sam Pollock

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey executive who played a pivotal role in building the Montreal Canadiens dynasty during the 1970s.

• Geoffrey Orbell

  New zealand bush walker (born in 1908).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
2. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
3. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
4. Timbaland - The Way I Are
5. Rihanna - Umbrella

August 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

August 15, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
3. Ne-Yo - Do You
4. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
5. Plies Featuring T-Pain - Shawty

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 2007 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 15, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 09:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2007

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Someone born on August 15, 2007 is:

17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 8 days old,

or 923 weeks

or 6461 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2007?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2007.

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