What happened on Sunday August 16, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 16, 2015:

• Tianjin Explosions Tragedy The devastating Tianjin industrial explosions resulted in 112 deaths, with 95 people still missing, including 85 firefighters. This catastrophic event raised significant questions about industrial safety and emergency response protocols.
• Syrian Arab Air Force Douma Market Air Strikes A devastating air raid by the Syrian Arab Air Force on the rebel-held market town of Douma resulted in the deaths of over 96 people and hundreds of injuries. This attack was part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War and highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict.
• ISIL Executes Women in Mosul Islamic State militants executed fifteen women in Mosul, demonstrating the group's brutal tactics. A parliamentary report by former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki investigated how Mosul fell to ISIL with minimal resistance.
• India-Pakistan Border Conflict in Kashmir Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan led to cross-border gunfire in the disputed Kashmir region, resulting in eight fatalities. This incident further highlighted the long-standing geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
• Brazil Corruption Protests Mass demonstrations erupted in Brazil demanding the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff due to a widespread corruption and bribery scandal involving senior Workers' Party members. Her approval rating had plummeted to below 10%.
• Trigana Air Flight 267 Crash Trigana Air Flight 267, an ATR 42 aircraft, crashed in the Bintang Mountains Regency of Indonesia, resulting in the tragic loss of all 54 people on board. The incident underscored the challenges of aviation safety in remote regions.
• Jason Day Wins PGA Championship Australian golfer Jason Day won the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, setting a record with a 20-under par score, the lowest in major championship history. This victory marked a significant milestone in his career.
• Lenny B. Robinson 'Batman' Samaritan Killed Lenny B. Robinson, known as the 'Batman' samaritan who dressed as Batman to entertain children in hospitals, tragically died in a car accident in Maryland. His philanthropic efforts had touched many lives.

Events in 2015

August 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 2015

August 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9002 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.639 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3557 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3092 CAD

August 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - St Truiden : 1 - 0
• Oostende - Anderlecht : 3 - 1
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Charleroi : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Stuttgart - FC Koln : 1 - 3
• Wolfsburg - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Bielefeld : 2 - 2
• St Pauli - Greuther Furth : 3 - 2
• Union Berlin - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lorient - Bastia : 1 - 1
• Paris SG - Ajaccio GFCO : 2 - 0
• Reims - Marseille : 1 - 0

August 16, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2015 can also be written as 8/16/2015 in the US and as 16/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 2015:

• Jacob Bekenstein

  Renowned theoretical particle physicist who made significant contributions to physics, particularly in black hole thermodynamics and...

• Mile Mrkšić

  Serb general (b. 1947).

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August 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 09:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 2015

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Someone born on August 16, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 28 days old,

or 508 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3559 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 16, 2015.

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