Wednesday June 15, 2016: on this day

June 15, 2016 was the 167th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 15, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 15, 2016, who was born and died on June 15, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Free State of Jones, directed by Gary Ross), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 2016?


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

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June 15, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.
  • At least 34 people were killed when the syrian government launched airstrikes against rebel-held areas of aleppo.
  • The scaffolding of a bridge near werneck, germany collapses killing at least one worker, and injuring six others.
  • Egyptair flight 804: deep sea search vessel finds wreckage of the aircraft lost in the mediterranean sea.
  • Relations between the european union and turkey: turkey does not meet the requirements of the european union to be granted visa-free travel within its member countries. turkey was promised visa-free travel by the eu if it fulfilled certain conditions regarding border security and human right.
  • Ukraine-nato relations: nato's defense ministers have agreed to increase support for ukraine through a "comprehensive package of assistance", which will allow it to strengthen its defense and modernize its armed forces.
  • Relations between israel and palestine: israel announces plans to build a residential building of three stories for jewish settlers in east jerusalem's palestinian neighborhood.
  • 2014-16 venezuelan protests: at least 400 people were arrested by the police in cumana yesterday after food riots broke out and looting began.
  • After yesterday's food riots and looting, the venezuelan police have arrested at least 400 people.
  • Yoichi masuzoe, the governor of tokyo's japanese capital tokyo, resigns over a scandal involving political funding. later today, he was to face a motion of no confidence in the tokyo metropolitan assembly.
  • Senator murphy's gun control filibuster: united states senator chris murphy (d.conn) initiates a filibuster at the senate floor in an attempt to pass gun control legislation following the shooting at the orlando nightclub in 2016.
  • A bill that would make canada's national anthem lyrics gender neutral was approved by the canadian house of commons. the bill would change o canada's lyrics from "in all your sons command" (to "in all of our command") to "in all of them command".
  • Philadelphia city council approves a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on sugar-sweetened diet drinks and other beverages effective january 1, 2017. this is the first sugary drink tax in a major u.s. metro.
  • Scientists confirm the second detection of gravitational wave by ligo.
  • Violence at uefa euro 2016 - new clashes between english and russian football supporters in lille, france after russia's 2-1 loss against slovakia. riot police used tear gas against england supporters in front of gare de lille europe. (the guardian) (bbc). police in lille have arrested at least 36 people following clashes between french police officers and football fans. according to french authorities, 16 people were admitted to hospital.
  • After russia's defeat to slovakia by 2-1, there are renewed clashes between english and russian football supporters in lille. outside gare de lille europe, tear gas was used by riot police against england supporters.
  • After clashes between french police officers and football fans, at least 36 people were arrested in lille by police. according to french authorities, 16 people were taken by ambulance to the hospital.
  • Ichiro suzuki has a total of 4,257 career hits in baseball. this includes both major league baseball and nippon professional baseball. this surpasses pete rose's total career hits in major league baseball of 4,256, but the mlb is considered a better competition.

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


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

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 15th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 15, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 2016 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on June 15, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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June 15, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 14 days old,

or 406 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2844 days old,

if you were born on June 15, 2016.

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

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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June 15, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 15, 2016:

  • Kumari Jayawardena

    Kumari Jayawardena was a renowned Sri Lankan poet who made significant contributions to Sinhala literature.

  • Lois Duncan

    American journalist, magazine photographer, and instructor at the university of new mexico 1971-1982.

  • Mike Chapman

    New Zealand author and journalist.

  • Corrado Marucci
  • Giuseppe Spagnulo
  • Nicholas Clinch
  • Yumi Shirakawa
  • Gilberto Melendez
  • Aslam Farrukhi

What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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June 15, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 15, 2016:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 2016:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 2016:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

June 15, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  4. - Work From Home
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

June 15, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Needed Me
  4. - Work
  5. - Don't Mind

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 15, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

June 15, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Bobo
  4. - La Bicicleta
  5. - Ginza

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June 15, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 15, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Independence Day: Resurgence

Independence Day: Resurgence

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roland Emmerich

Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

June 15, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 15, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Queen of the South

Queen of the South

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

June 15, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 15, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

End of Watch by Stephen King

End of Watch

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The AT&T Audience Original Series is now available. The thrillingly suspenseful, "smashing," (The New York Times Book Review), final novel in the Bill Hodges Trilogy by the #1 New York Times bestseller author of Mr.

After You by Jojo Moyes

After You

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Jojo's latest book, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! "We

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

By:

Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

By:

Isabelle dan Vianne adalah kakak beradik dengan sifat yang bertolak belakang. Isabelle, sang adik, adalah gadis pemberani yang tinggal di Paris, sementara Vianne, sang kakak, lebih pendiam dan memilih tinggal di pinggiran Prancis bersama suaminya, Antoine, dan anaknya.

Dishonorable Intentions by Stuart Woods

Dishonorable Intentions

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Stone Barrington is confronted with a formidable adversary in this thrilling adventure from the #1 New York Times bestseller series. Stone Barrington's new lady friend is full with surprises, both good as well as ill.

June 15, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 15, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on June 15, 2016?

On June 15, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 2016?

On June 15, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 15, 2016?

On June 15, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for June 2016?

June 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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