What happened on Saturday August 15, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2015:

• Tianjin Explosions A catastrophic industrial accident in Tianjin, China, resulted in massive explosions that killed at least 85 people, with Chinese state media later reporting the death toll had risen to 104. The incident prompted extensive evacuations and raised serious questions about industrial safety.
• Mediterranean Migrant Tragedy At least 40 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea near the Libyan coast, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis of dangerous migration routes and the risks faced by refugees seeking safety.
• ISIL Bombings in Baghdad During the Iraqi Civil War, ISIL conducted devastating bombings in Baghdad's Shia neighborhoods, killing 21 people and injuring more than 100 others, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in the region.
• Saudi-backed Forces Retake Shabwah Governorate In the context of the Yemeni Civil War, Saudi-backed forces loyal to the former government successfully recaptured the Shabwah Governorate from Iran-backed rebels, marking a significant strategic development in the ongoing conflict.
• Suicide Bombing in Borno State During the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency, a suicide bomber attacked a marketplace in Borno state, killing at least three people and continuing the pattern of violent attacks in the region.
• Assassination of Jean Bikomagu Jean Bikomagu, a prominent military leader during the Burundian Civil War, was assassinated. This event raised significant concerns about potential renewed civil conflict in Burundi, highlighting the fragile political stability in the region.
• Cotopaxi Volcano Evacuation Ecuadorian authorities evacuated multiple villages surrounding the Cotopaxi volcano in preparation for a potential eruption, demonstrating proactive disaster management and protecting civilian populations.
• North Korea Introduces Pyongyang Time North Korea officially changed its time zone, moving its clock back half an hour to create 'Pyongyang Time', which is now 8.5 hours ahead of UTC. This change commemorates the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese occupation.

Events in 2015

August 15, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2015

August 15, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.356 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3085 CAD
• 1 USD = 16.36 MXN
• 1 EUR = 138.09 JPY
• 1 GBP = 2.1222 AUD

August 15, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Westerlo : 2 - 1
• Lokeren - Mechelen : 2 - 0
• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Standard : 1 - 1
• Waasland-Beveren - Waregem : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Hertha : 0 - 1
• Darmstadt - Hannover : 2 - 2
• Dortmund - M'gladbach : 4 - 0
• Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 2 - 1
• Mainz - Ingolstadt : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - RB Leipzig : 0 - 2
• Freiburg - Bochum : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nancy - Brest : 3 - 0

August 15, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2015 can also be written as 8/15/2015 in the US and as 15/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 15, 2015:

• Julian Bond

  Prominent civil rights leader and politician who served in the Georgia state legislature and as chairman of the NAACP, working to revitalize...

• Hamid Gul

  Pakistani general (b. 1936).

• Emilio Bianchi
• Rafael Chirbes

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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 15, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 08:48 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 15, 2015

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Someone born on August 15, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 29 days old,

or 508 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3560 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2015?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2015.

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