What happened on Wednesday June 15, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 15, 2016:

• Syrian Civil War: Aleppo Airstrikes Syrian government airstrikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo resulted in at least 34 civilian casualties, escalating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Senate Gun Control Filibuster Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut launched a dramatic filibuster on the Senate floor, demanding gun control legislation in the wake of the Orlando nightclub shooting, drawing national attention to gun violence.
• Second Gravitational Wave Detection Scientists confirmed the second detection of gravitational waves by LIGO, further validating Einstein's theory of relativity and opening new frontiers in astronomical research.
• EgyptAir Flight 804 Wreckage Located A deep-sea search vessel successfully located the wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804 in the Mediterranean Sea, providing crucial evidence for investigating the aircraft's mysterious crash.
• EU Denies Turkey Visa-Free Travel The European Union rejected Turkey's bid for visa-free travel, citing unmet requirements related to border security and human rights standards, further straining diplomatic relations.
• Canada's National Anthem Becomes Gender Neutral The Canadian House of Commons approved a landmark bill to modify the national anthem 'O Canada', changing the lyrics from 'in all your sons command' to 'in all of us command', promoting gender inclusivity.
• UEFA Euro 2016 Football Violence Violent clashes erupted between English and Russian football supporters in Lille, France, following Russia's 2-1 loss to Slovakia. Riot police used tear gas, and 36 people were arrested, with 16 hospitalized.
• Philadelphia Implements Sugary Drink Tax Philadelphia City Council approved a groundbreaking 1.5 cent per ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, becoming the first major U.S. metropolitan area to implement such a health-focused fiscal policy.
• Ichiro Suzuki Breaks Baseball Hits Record Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing Pete Rose's career hits record, accumulating 4,257 hits across Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball.
• Bridge Scaffolding Collapse in Germany A tragic construction accident near Werneck, Germany, saw a bridge scaffolding collapse, killing one worker and seriously injuring six others, highlighting workplace safety concerns.

Events in 2016

June 15, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 2016

June 15, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 15, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.23
• Apple AAPL: opens at $97.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.48
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.46

Exchange Rates on June 15, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8876 EUR
• 1 USD = 105.877 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7044 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3487 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2906 CAD

June 15, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 167th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 2016 can also be written as 6/15/2016 in the US and as 15/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

Famous people died on June 15, 2016:

• Lois Duncan

  Renowned American author of young adult novels, known for suspense and supernatural themes.

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June 15, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down

June 15, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. Kent Jones - Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 15, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 15, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 2016 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 June 15, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 03:09 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on June 15, 2016

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Someone born on June 15, 2016 is:

9 years and 10 days old,

or 108 months and 10 days old,

or 471 weeks

or 3297 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 2016?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 15, 2016.

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