Wednesday August 15, 2018: on this day

August 15, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2018 can also be written as 8/15/2018 in the US and as 15/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 2018:

• War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
• A suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. another 67 were injured. the taliban denies any involvement.
• Two units of afghan security forces are attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the taliban killed at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
• Me too movement ss china - following accusations made by other monks of sexual misconduct, embezzlement funds and other allegations--accusations that were later posted on social media- the buddhist association of china announced shi xuecheng's resignation as president of that organization. xuecheng dismissed the records as fabricated.
• After accusations from fellow monks of sexual misconduct, embezzling money and other charges--accusations that were later posted on social media - the buddhist association of china has announced shi xuecheng's resignation as president of that organisation. xuecheng dismissed the records as a fabrication.
• South korea's automotive industry: south korea's government announces it will ban 20,000 bmw cars following engine fires.
• Economy of new zealand: new zealand's parliament votes to ban foreigners selling homes to residents. this is in response to a housing affordability crisis. free-trade agreements exempt singaporeans and australians.
• New zealand's parliament votes against selling homes to non-resident foreigners amid housing affordability crisis. free-trade agreements exempt singaporeans and australians.
• 2018 california wildfires: california officials lift mandatory evacuation orders in response to the carr fire, which destroyed almost 1,100 homes and left eight people dead.
• Officials lifted all mandatory evacuation orders in response to the carr fire, which claimed nearly 1,100 lives and left eight homeless.
• 22 children and one woman died when their boat, which was carrying them to school, collided with the nile in sudan.
• South korea's foreign relations: south korean president moon jaein announced plans to establish a northeast asian railroad community along with north korea, china, japan and russia.
• Moon jae-in, south korean president, announces plans for a northeast asian railroad community that includes north korea, china, japan and russia.
• Germany's transgender rights: the cabinet of germany has approved a third gender option in official identification records. this change will take effect at the end of this year.
• Drone explosions in caracas: venezuelan authorities have arrested a general and a colonel from the military, as well as a dozen others, in connection with an unsuccessful assassination attempt against president nicolas maduro.
• Venezuelan authorities have arrested a general and a colonel in connection with an attempted assassination on president nicolas maduro.
• Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: omar ameen is an isil member and refugee who was arrested in sacramento after a 2014 murder in rawa in iraq.
• Omar ameen is an isil member who was a refugee in california and was arrested in sacramento after he was convicted of a 2014 murder in rawa (iraq).
• President donald trump has revoked john brennan's security clearance and announced that the white house will review clearances for other national security officials, current or former.
• Indian space research organisation: indian prime minster narendra modi has announced that india will launch its first manned satellite mission by 2022. this would make india the fourth country to do so, after the united states and china.
• Exoplanet discoveries: scientists discover the signal of iron atoms and titanium atoms in the atmosphere at kelt-9b (an exoplanet 600 light-years away from earth).

August 15, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.78
• Apple AAPL: opens at $209.22
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $108.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.55

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8811 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.63 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7875 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3812 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3137 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2018 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2018

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Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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You are 5 years 8 months old,

or 68 months and 4 days old,

or 296 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2074 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2018?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2018.

Famous people died on August 15, 2018:

• Jaking Pickett

  Renowned American abstract expressionist painter known for his vibrant and emotive canvases.

• Imajean Fitzgerald

  Imajean Fitzgerald was a respected foreign correspondent who reported on international conflicts and humanitarian crises.

• Marisa Porcel
• Vivian Matalon
• Danilo Zolo
• Rita Borsellino
• Edmond Haan
• François Garnier
• Albert Millaire

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Rahi Masoom Reza

  Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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Holidays on August 15, 2018:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day