Saturday October 15, 2016: on this day

October 15, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 289th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2016 can also be written as 10/15/2016 in the US and as 15/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on October 15, 2016:

• At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
• At least 55 iraqis have been killed in attacks targeting shi'ite muslims, a police checkpoint and the family anti-islamic state sunni paramilitary leaders.
• As a result, isil claimed responsibility for the launching of mosul's stronghold by the iraqi forces.
• One russian border patrol officer opened fire on a north korean fishing boat, inflicting eight injuries and leaving one fisherman with his life.
• Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen (arab news),
• Saudi arabia accepts that the joint incidents assessment team (a group of coalition states formed to investigate complaints about coalitions' conduct in decisive storm) found that the bombardment of a sana'a funeral service on october 8, in which more than 140 people were killed, and over 600 others injured, was based upon incorrect information. (arab news),
• Syrian civil war: turkish-backed rebels advance upon the symbolic isil-controlled city of dabiq in northern syria. isil believes that dabiq is where the apocalyptic battle for the end of the world will be held.
• Turkish-backed rebels move on dabiq in northern syria, where isil is symbolic. isil believes that dabiq is where the apocalyptic battle for the end of the world will occur.
• Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the united states navy's uss mason was fired upon for the third consecutive week while it was in international waters. it is located in territory held by houthi forces, yemen. according to u.s. officials, the ship used countermeasures but was not hit.
• The united states navy's uss mason was fired upon for the third consecutive week while it was in international waters of red sea. according to u.s. officials, the ship used countermeasures but was not hit.
• Sinai insurgency: at least 100 terrorists were killed in an egyptian airstrike on north sinai governorate jihadist targets. another 40 were wounded.
• Brazil opens a sanctuary for elephants.
• Google adds "fact checking" to its news aggregate service in an effort to counter alleged political bias.
• The u.s. transportation department has issued an emergency order prohibiting samsung galaxy note 7 aircraft from the united states.
• At least 24 people are killed and at least 20 injured in a stampede of hindu pilgrims heading to varanasi (india). (reuters),
• 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon sarika (karen), arrives in luzon, philippines. the storm's future direction is predicted to be towards vietnam.
• A pickup truck crashes into a san diego park, where hundreds of people were gathered for a motorcycle rally. it kills four people at a vendor's stand and injures eight others.
• European migration crisis: syrian refugee children who have settled in calais jungle are legally allowed to immigrate to england.
• Syrian refugee children who settled in calais jungle as child refugees were legally allowed to immigrate into england.
• North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: the united states defense department reported that its strategic command systems detected a failed north korean missile launch close to kusong, north pyongan province.
• According to the united states defense department, its strategic command systems detected a north korean missile launch that failed near kusong in north pyongan province.
• Russian president vladimir putin and indian prime minister narendra modi sign several agreements, including a $12.9 million defense and energy agreement. russian state oil company rosneft purchases a controlling share in india's essar oil, as well as the port facilities it already owns.
• Three armed men entered a los angeles restaurant and began a gun battle. twelve others were also injured. the suspects were caught by police in a dragnet.
• China's police have detained 75 people in connection to a service that determines the gender of unborn children for the purpose of aborting them. according to authorities, at least 300 people participated in the illegal service in zhejiang in eastern china. for gender testing purposes, expectant parents who wanted male children smuggled fetal samples to hong kong. china has ended its one-child policy.
• Judge vivien rose of london's high court ruled in favor of goldman sachs and found that the bank was not liable for the failure to execute highly speculative trades by the sovereign wealth fund.
• Montreal protocol: the obama administration agrees to a global limit on the use hydrofluorocarbon gasses in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• One hundred and ninety-seven nations amend the montreal protocol to include a phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons.

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

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8202 GBP
• 1 USD = 19.0 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.4403 CAD
• 1 EUR = 9.694 SEK
• 1 CAD = 6.7252 SEK

October 15, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Udinese : 2 - 1
• Napoli - Roma : 1 - 3
• Pescara - Sampdoria : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Standard : 3 - 3
• Mouscron - Genk : 2 - 2
• St Truiden - Westerlo : 2 - 2
• Waasland-Beveren - Eupen : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Bayern Munich : 2 - 2
• FC Koln - Ingolstadt : 2 - 1
• Hoffenheim - Freiburg : 2 - 1
• M'gladbach - Hamburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Stuttgart : 5 - 0
• Greuther Furth - Heidenheim : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

• Tito Jackson

  Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

• Kiko Mizuhara

  Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

• Penny Marshall

  Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

• Keyshia Cole

  Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

• Lee Iacocca

  American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

• Mira Nair

  Indian-american actress and producer.

• Jean Peters

  American actress.

• Jaci Velasquez

  Rock singer.

• Dominic West

  Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

• John Kenneth Galbraith

  Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 15th

You are 7 years 6 months old,

or 90 months and 4 days old,

or 391 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2743 days old,

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

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on October 15, 2016:

• Alfredo Campagner
• Quentin Groves
• Jack Lilja
• Benedetto Marzullo
• Per Rune Wølner
• Marcel Berger
• Kengiro Azuma
• Lucio Ceva
• Klim Tchourioumov

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

• Pat O'Brien

  American actor.

• Betty Driver

  English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

• Edie Adams

  American actress and singer (born 1927).

• Henny Porten

  German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

• Trestan Hart

  Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

• Dmonte Coleman

  Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

• Govind Desai

  Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

• Jaree Al-Sabah

  Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

• Silvie Townsend

  Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

• Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

  Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

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Holidays on October 15, 2016:

• United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
• R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
• Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
• French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2016:

• International Day of Rural Women

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. twenty one pilots - Heathens
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
5. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
2. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Rihanna - Needed Me
5. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
3. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
4. Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma - Vente Pa' Ca
5. Farruko Featuring Ky-Mani Marley - Chillax