What happened on Thursday September 17, 2015?

Here's what happened on September 17, 2015:

• European Migrant Crisis Escalation A significant moment in the European migrant crisis, with 7,000 migrants arriving in Croatia. The Croatian President placed the army on alert. Simultaneously, the European Parliament approved a landmark plan to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers across the European Union, marking a critical diplomatic and humanitarian response.
• 2015 Illapel Earthquake in Chile A powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Illapel region, causing significant damage and displacement. Thousands of residents were forced to sleep outdoors, with the death toll rising to 11. Coastal areas like Coquimbo experienced tsunami waves up to 4.5 meters high, prompting tsunami warnings across Pacific Ocean coastlines.
• US Federal Reserve Maintains Low Interest Rates The United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates at historically low levels, a strategic economic decision with potential implications for national and global financial markets.
• General Motors Settles Ignition System Lawsuit General Motors agreed to pay a substantial $900 million criminal settlement related to ignition system defects in its small car models, addressing significant safety and legal concerns.
• Military Coup in Burkina Faso A military coup overthrew the Provisional Government of Burkina Faso. Coup leaders announced General Gilbert Diendere as the head of a new transitional body called the 'National Council for Democracy', resulting in violent suppression of protests with at least three killed and over 60 injured.

Events in 2015

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

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 2015

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

Stock market quotes on September 17, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.41
• Apple AAPL: opens at $115.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.29
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.10

Exchange Rates on September 17, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8757 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.132 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6421 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3933 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3169 CAD

September 17, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2015 can also be written as 9/17/2015 in the US and as 17/9/2015 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 2015 in September 2015 calendar

Famous people died on September 17, 2015:

• Milo Hamilton

  Legendary American sports broadcaster renowned for his exceptional baseball game commentary and Hall of Fame career in sports media.

• David Willcocks

  Renowned English organist, composer, and conductor who significantly contributed to choral music in the 20th century.

• Ingrīda Andriņa

  Latvian actress (b. 1944).

• Dettmar Cramer
• Nelo Risi

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2015 was What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Silento - Watch Me
5. OMI - Cheerleader

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 2015

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Someone born on September 17, 2015 is:

9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 27 days old,

or 503 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3527 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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