What happened on Wednesday November 15, 2017?

Here's what happened on November 15, 2017:

• Works of Leonardo da Vinci: Salvator Mundi is sold by Christie's New York City for US$450.3 Million, setting a new record in the sale of original art.
• Salvator Mundi is a painting that Leonardo da Vinci has attributed to. It was sold at Christie's New York City auction for US$450.3 Million, setting a new record in the sale of original art.
• Cyclone Numa - Flash floods in Athens, Greece kill at least 16 and injure many more. (AP via ABC Australia, (The Guardian)Numa represents a rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone or "medicane". These rare tropical-like systems are formed over cooler oceans than traditional tropical cyclones.
• After a severe thunderstorm, flash floods in Athens, Greece kill at least 16 people. (AP via ABC Australia).
• Numa, a rare Mediterranean-type cyclone or "medicane", is one example. These rare tropical-like systems are found in cooler oceans than the typical tropical cyclones.
• Rancho Tehama Reserve shootings - Authorities find the body of the victim, the wife of the spree killer Kevin Janson Neal, under their floorboards. This brings the death toll up to six and ten other victims to eight shootings.
• Authorities find the body of Kevin Janson Neal's wife, the victim of a brutal murder spree, under their floorboards. This brings the death toll up to six. Ten others were also wounded in eight shootings.
• Zimbabwe Defence Forces troops take control of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Headquarters amid reports of a coup against President Robert Mugabe.
• A senior representative from the Zimbabwe National Army made a military statement urging the different sectors of society not to panic and to support the country's progress.
• Ignatius Chombo, Finance Minister, was among those detained in Zimbabwe overnight.
• Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey: Australian voters voted yes to allow gay marriage. 79.5% of Australians participated in the survey.
• The Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey results are announced. 61.6% voted yes to allow same-sex marriage, with 79.5% of Australian voters taking part.
• 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference: High-ranking state representatives from France, Germany, and other countries speak at the 2017 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Bonn).
• GW170608: LIGO announces that it has detected gravitational wave from the merger between two black holes.
• Military Intervention in Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean Army detained President Robert Mugabe and his family, marking a significant political transition. Sacked Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa was appointed as interim president, signaling a potential end to Mugabe's long-standing authoritarian rule.
• Australia Votes in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage The Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey concluded with a landmark decision, as 61.6% of participants voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. The survey saw an impressive 79.5% voter participation, signaling strong public engagement and support for marriage equality.
• Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi Sells for Record Price Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'Salvator Mundi' was sold at Christie's auction in New York City for a staggering US$450.3 million, setting a new world record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. The Renaissance masterpiece, depicting Jesus Christ as Savior of the World, attracted unprecedented global attention and represents a landmark moment in art history.
• LIGO Detects Gravitational Waves from Black Hole Merger The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) announced the detection of gravitational waves resulting from the merger of two black holes, further advancing our understanding of cosmic phenomena and Einstein's theory of relativity.
• Deadly Flash Floods in Athens A severe Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane) caused catastrophic flash floods on the outskirts of Athens, Greece. At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured, highlighting the increasing extreme weather events in the region.
• Rancho Tehama Mass Shooting Tragedy A devastating mass shooting in Rancho Tehama Reserve resulted in six deaths, including the wife of the perpetrator Kevin Janson Neal, who was found murdered under their home's floorboards. Ten additional people were wounded across eight separate shooting incidents.

Events in 2017

November 15, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 15, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 15, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $169.97
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $83.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.51
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.00

Exchange Rates on November 15, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8494 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.883 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7592 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3182 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2768 CAD

November 15, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 319th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 2017 can also be written as 11/15/2017 in the US and as 15/11/2017 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 2017 in November 2017 calendar

Famous people died on November 15, 2017:

• Lil Peep

  Influential rapper and singer who pioneered the emo rap genre, blending alternative rock and hip-hop styles.

• Giuseppe Laras

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November 15, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
3. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
4. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
5. Imagine Dragons - Thunder

November 15, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 15, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
2. Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
3. Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
4. Lil Pump - Gucci Gang
5. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 15th is Scorpio.

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November 15, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 15, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 15, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 15, 2017 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 November 15, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 04:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 2017.

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Someone born on November 15, 2017 is:

7 years 5 months old,

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