What happened on Sunday March 15, 2015?

Here's what happened on March 15, 2015:

• Cyclone Devastation in Vanuatu Vanuatu's government declared a state of emergency in Shefa Province, including the capital Port Vila, following a catastrophic Category 5 storm that caused widespread destruction.
• Church Bombing in Lahore, Pakistan Two suicide bombers from the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar launched a coordinated attack on two churches in Lahore, resulting in fourteen fatalities and seventy injuries.
• Libyan Civil War: Conflict Near Sirte Intense fighting erupted near Sirte, a western Libyan city, between Islamic State-affiliated militants and a local militia alliance, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• US Embassy Closure in Saudi Arabia Due to escalating security concerns, the United States Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia announced their closure for Sunday and Monday, signaling potential regional tensions.
• Cyclone Impact on Tuvalu Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga reported that approximately 45% of Tuvalu's population was displaced by the recent cyclone, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis.
• South African Minister Killed in Car Accident Collins Chabane, South Africa's Minister of Public Service and Administration, tragically died in a car accident, causing significant political disruption.
• Devastating Rainstorms in Northern India Northern India experienced severe rainstorms that resulted in fourteen deaths and extensive agricultural damage, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
• China Denies Myanmar Border Bombing Claim The People's Republic of China officially rejected Myanmar's allegation that a Chinese aircraft had crossed the border and dropped a bomb, killing four people.
• Venezuela's Presidential Decree Powers Venezuela's National Assembly granted President Nicolas Maduro decree powers for a nine-month period, expanding executive authority.
• NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Announced The NCAA announced the field for the Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, with unbeaten Kentucky as the top overall seed, alongside Villanova, Duke, and Wisconsin as the other #1 seeds.
• Kurt Busch Returns to Racing NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, the 2004 champion, finished in the top 5 after being reinstated following a suspension related to domestic abuse allegations, which a federal court declined to indict.

Events in 2015

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

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 2015

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

Exchange Rates on March 15, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9523 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.364 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6777 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.311 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2794 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Udinese : 0 - 0
• Genoa - Chievo : 0 - 2
• Inter - Cesena : 1 - 1
• Sassuolo - Parma : 4 - 1
• Verona - Napoli : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Gent : 1 - 2
• Cercle Brugge - Mechelen : 2 - 3
• Charleroi - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 2 - 0
• Lierse - Kortrijk : 0 - 0
• Standard - Genk : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Hannover : 2 - 0
• Wolfsburg - Freiburg : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 0
• Ingolstadt - Karlsruhe : 1 - 3
• Sandhausen - Braunschweig : 0 - 1

March 15, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 74th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 2015 can also be written as 3/15/2015 in the US and as 15/3/2015 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 2015 in March 2015 calendar

Famous people died on March 15, 2015:

• Sally Forrest

  Sally Forrest was an accomplished American actress and dancer who was active during the mid-20th century Hollywood era, known for her...

• Mike Porcaro

  Accomplished bass player of the renowned rock band Toto, who contributed significantly to their musical success before passing away in 2015.

• Curtis Gans

  American political scientist and author (b. 1937).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Maroon 5 - Sugar
4. Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
5. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
3. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake & Lil Wayne - Truffle Butter
5. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 02:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 2015

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Someone born on March 15, 2015 is:

10 years 1 month old,

or 121 months and 29 days old,

or 530 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3713 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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