What happened on Monday August 17, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2015:

• Bangkok Erawan Shrine Bombing A devastating terrorist bombing occurred at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 19 people and injuring 123 others. The attack targeted a popular tourist location, causing significant loss of life and raising serious security concerns in the region.
• 7,000-Year-Old Mass Grave Discovery Archaeologists discovered a 7,000-year-old mass grave in Schöneck-Kilianstädten, Central Germany. Published in the PNAS Journal, the site contains 26 bodies showing evidence of violent prehistoric conflict.
• 2015 Attock Bombing A suicide bombing in Pakistan killed at least 19 people, including Shuja Khanzada, the interior minister of Punjab Province. The United States offered assistance in investigating the terrorist attack.
• World's First Flower Discovery US botanists proposed that Montsechia Vidalii, an underwater plant, could potentially be the world's first flower, challenging previous understanding of plant evolution.
• Deadly Heat Wave in Egypt A severe heat wave ravaged the Middle East, resulting in nearly 100 deaths in Egypt. This event underscores the increasing challenges of extreme weather conditions in the region.
• Officer Charged with Murder in John Geer Shooting A former police officer was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of John Geer in Fairfax, Virginia, which occurred in August 2013. This case highlights ongoing issues of police accountability and use of force.
• Sri Lankan General Election Sri Lanka held a general election, with the ruling United National Party maintaining its position of power. The election was closely monitored by international media outlets including BBC and Al Jazeera.
• Emile Hirsch Pleads Guilty to Assault American actor Emile Hirsch pleaded guilty to assault charges and was sentenced to 15 days in prison for an incident involving a Paramount Pictures executive at Sundance Resort in Utah.

Events in 2015

August 17, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 2015

August 17, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.04
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.95
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.20

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9026 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.398 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6417 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3559 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3094 CAD

August 17, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Nurnberg - Munich 1860 : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Metz - Valenciennes : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Liverpool - Bournemouth : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Pacos Ferreira - Academica : 1 - 0

August 17, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2015 can also be written as 8/17/2015 in the US and as 17/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 17, 2015:

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American actress and dancer best known for her iconic role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series, which made...

• László Paskai

  Hungarian cardinal who served an important role in the Catholic Church during the late 20th century.

• Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder

  German businessman (b. 1933).

• Arsen Dedić
• Donato Bruno

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. OMI - Cheerleader
3. One Direction - Drag Me Down
4. Silento - Watch Me
5. Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MO - Lean On

August 17, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 09:46 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 17, 2015

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Someone born on August 17, 2015 is:

9 years 5 months old,

or 113 months and 6 days old,

or 492 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3447 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2015?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 17, 2015.

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