What happened on Tuesday December 15, 2015?

Here's what happened on December 15, 2015:

• Flint Water Crisis State of Emergency The Mayor of Flint, Michigan declared a state of emergency over severely contaminated water supplies, sparking calls for a criminal investigation into the public health crisis.
• Saudi Arabia Forms Islamic Military Alliance Against Terrorism Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a 34-member Islamic Military Alliance to combat terrorism, including countries like Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. A joint operations center was established in Riyadh.
• Russian Military Intervention in Syrian Civil War According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, increased Russian airstrikes have significantly impacted humanitarian aid efforts in northern Syria, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
• US Pacific Fleet Warning on South China Sea Tensions United States Pacific Fleet Commander Scott H. Swift issued a warning about the potential for an arms race in the South China Sea, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions in the region.
• Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria Boko Haram militants launched a devastating attack on three villages in Nigeria's northeast Borno state, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people, further demonstrating the ongoing insurgency in the region.
• French Air Force Strikes Against ISIL The French Air Force conducted its first cruise missile strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) installations in Iraq, targeting a training center and logistical depot as part of the ongoing military intervention.
• Typhoon Melor Devastates Philippines Typhoon Melor (locally known as Nona) caused massive flooding and widespread blackouts throughout the Philippines, impacting over 700,000 people and highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• FDA Approves Bridion Muscle Relaxant Reversal Drug The United States Food and Drug Administration approved Bridion, a Merck & Co. drug designed to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants used during surgical procedures, potentially improving patient safety.
• UN Investigates Iran's Missile Test The United Nations found that Iran's October medium-range ballistic missile test technically did not violate the July nuclear agreement, though it potentially breached a 2010 resolution. The Security Council's potential response remains uncertain.
• Electronic Threat Closes Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles Unified School District schools were temporarily closed due to an unspecified electronic threat, which authorities later determined to be a hoax. Similar threats were also received in New York City, potentially originating from the same source via a Frankfurt server.
• New Zealand Flag Referendum Announced New Zealand announced a flag design referendum, where voters would choose between the current flag featuring the British Union Jack and a new design with a silver fern and four red stars. The public vote was scheduled for March 2016.
• British Astronaut Launches to International Space Station The Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying Expedition 46 crew members Yuri Malenchenko, Timothy Kopra, and Tim Peake. Notably, Peake became the first British astronaut to represent Europe on the International Space Station.

Events in 2015

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

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 2015

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

Stock market quotes on December 15, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $111.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $137.40

Exchange Rates on December 15, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9145 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.665 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6649 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3884 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3736 CAD

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Brentford : 3 - 2
• Charlton - Bolton : 2 - 2
• Derby - Bristol City : 4 - 0
• Fulham - Ipswich : 1 - 2
• Huddersfield - Rotherham : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - Berwick : 3 - 1
• Montrose - Annan Athletic : 1 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Wycombe - Notts County : 2 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Uniao Madeira - Benfica : 0 - 0

December 15, 2015 was a Tuesday and it was the 349th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2015 can also be written as 12/15/2015 in the US and as 15/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Famous people died on December 15, 2015:

• Harry Zvi Tabor

  English-israeli physicist and engineer (b. 1917).

• Licio Gelli
• Mohammad-Reza Kolahi

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 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 15th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 10:12 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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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 2015

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

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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

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

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