What happened on Thursday January 15, 2015?

Here's what happened on January 15, 2015:

• Swiss National Bank Abandons Euro Exchange Rate Cap The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing significant turmoil in international financial markets. This sudden policy shift led to dramatic currency fluctuations and economic uncertainty.
• Arrests in Peshawar School Massacre Afghan security officers arrested five men in Kabul in connection with the 2014 Peshawar school massacre, a tragic terrorist attack that killed numerous Pakistani schoolchildren. These arrests represented an important step in seeking justice for the victims.
• Anti-Terrorism Operation in Belgium Belgian police conducted a significant anti-terrorism operation near Verviers, resulting in the neutralization of two suspected terrorists. This operation was part of heightened security measures in Europe following recent terrorist threats.
• Pope Francis Visits Philippines Pope Francis arrived in Manila and met with President Benigno Aquino III, marking an important diplomatic and religious visit to the predominantly Catholic nation. This pastoral visit aimed to engage with local communities and address social issues.
• 87th Academy Awards Nominations Announced The Motion Picture Academy revealed the nominees for Best Picture at the 87th Academy Awards, including critically acclaimed films such as American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, Selma, The Theory of Everything, and Whiplash.
• Target Canada Closes Operations Target Corporation announced the closure of all 133 of its Canadian stores and planned to file for bankruptcy, marking a significant failure of an international retail expansion strategy.
• Low Flu Vaccination Effectiveness The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed that the flu vaccination effectiveness was only 23% in the 2014-2015 season, the lowest level since 2006, raising concerns about vaccine development and public health strategies.
• Bus Accident in Malaysia A tourist bus overturned and caught fire on the North-South Expressway near Tapah, Malaysia, resulting in at least eight fatalities and 21 injuries. This tragic accident highlighted road safety concerns.
• Protests in Gyumri, Armenia Violent clashes erupted between protesters and police in Gyumri, Armenia, after a Russian soldier was accused of killing six family members. The incident highlighted tensions in international military relations and local community responses.

Events in 2015

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

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 2015

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

Stock market quotes on January 15, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $110.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.22
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $156.69

Exchange Rates on January 15, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8597 EUR
• 1 USD = 116.18 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6585 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2205 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1968 CAD

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

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Niki Volos - Olympiakos : 0 - 3
• Platanias - Atromitos : 0 - 0

January 15, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 15th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2015 can also be written as 1/15/2015 in the US and as 15/1/2015 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2015 in January 2015 calendar

Famous people died on January 15, 2015:

• Kim Fowley

  Influential American record producer and music impresario known for his eccentric personality and significant contributions to rock music,...

• Ervin Drake

  Renowned American songwriter famous for composing the iconic song 'It Was a Very Good Year', which became a classic in popular music.

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Taylor Swift - Blank Space
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
5. Meghan Trainor - Lips Are Movin

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 2015 was I Don't F**k With You by Big Sean Featuring E-40, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You
2. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
3. I LOVE MAKONNEN Featuring Drake - Tuesday
4. Rae Sremmurd - No Type
5. Beyonce - 7/11

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 2015

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Someone born on January 15, 2015 is:

10 years 3 months old,

or 123 months and 8 days old,

or 535 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3751 days old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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