Tuesday August 18, 2015: on this day

August 18, 2015 was the 230th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 18, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 18, 2015, who was born and died on August 18, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd), movies (e.g. Spotlight, directed by Tom McCarthy), TV series (e.g. Love Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 2015?


August 18, 2015 was a Tuesday and it was the 230th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2015 can also be written as 8/18/2015 in the US and as 18/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 18, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 2015:

  • Conflict in donbass: fighting escalates near the ceasefire in eastern ukraine, with both the government of ukraine (and the rebels) blaming one another. in the last 72 hours, hundreds of rockets and shells have been fired at separatist-held donetsk (or horlivka) cities.
  • Two women passed the united states army ranger school, becoming the first to do so and receiving ranger tabs on the uniforms.
  • Through the united states environmental protection agency, the obama administration announces new regulations for methane emissions. (the new york times), npr, (the atlantic).
  • Trigana air service flight 257: indonesian crews find the bodies of all 54 passengers aboard trigana air service flight 257's wreckage in a remote part of papua. (the new york times).
  • Flibanserin is approved by the us food and drug administration to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
  • After failing to form a coalition government, ahmet davutoglu, the prime minister of turkey, returns his mandate to the president to form a government. this means that a new election seems likely. (bbc),

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August 18, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.53
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.43
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.17
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.51

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9065 EUR
  • 1 USD = 124.383 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6386 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3631 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3054 CAD

August 18, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackburn - Cardiff : 1 - 1
  • Derby - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1
  • Huddersfield - Brighton : 1 - 1
  • Ipswich - Burnley : 2 - 0
  • Milton Keynes Dons - Bolton : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Dover Athletic : 1 - 1
  • Altrincham - Grimsby : 2 - 1
  • Barrow - Guiseley : 1 - 1
  • Boreham Wood - Forest Green : 0 - 1
  • Bromley - Braintree Town : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Burton : 1 - 2
  • Bradford - Gillingham : 1 - 2
  • Bury - Fleetwood Town : 3 - 4
  • Colchester - Oldham : 0 - 0
  • Coventry - Crewe : 3 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Mansfield : 1 - 0
  • AFC Wimbledon - Cambridge : 1 - 2
  • Barnet - Northampton : 2 - 0
  • Crawley Town - Portsmouth : 0 - 0
  • Dag and Red - Exeter : 1 - 2
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August 18, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 18, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 10:16 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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Who was born on August 18, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 7 months old,

or 103 months and 11 days old,

or 449 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3146 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2015?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 18, 2015.

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August 18, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 2015:

  • Roger Smalley

    Roger smalley was a composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music and electronic music.

  • Bud Yorkin

    American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1926).

  • Khaled al-Asaad

    Syrian archaeologist and author (b. 1932).

  • Suvra Mukherjee

    Wife of former indian president pranab mukherjee (b. 1940).

  • Louis Stokes

    American lawyer and politician (d. 2015).

  • Abu Muslim al-Turkmani
  • Pier Luigi Alvigini
  • Víctor Hugo Berardi

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 2015:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 18, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Cheerleader
  3. - Drag Me Down
  4. - Watch Me
  5. - Lean On

August 18, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 18, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Watch Me
  3. - See You Again
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - My Way

August 18, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 18, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - La Gozadera
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Te Metiste
  5. - Ginza

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August 18, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber

Country: United States of America

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Pixels

Pixels

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage

Country: United States of America

August 18, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Island

Love Island

Release year: 2015

Directed by: A2ZCDS

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

August 18, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Circling The Sun by Paula Mclain

Circling The Sun

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Paula McLain is the rising star in historical fiction. Circling The Sun will charm fans of The Paris Wife.

Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Between The World And Me

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER

Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews

Magic Shifts

By:

Ilona Andrews is the #1 New York Times Bestseller author of Kate Daniels' latest novel. Magic is moving in waves in post-Shift Atlanta, and each crest brings with it danger.

Deadly Assets by W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

Deadly Assets

By:

The dramatic new novel in the Philadelphia police saga by #1 New York Times-bestselling author W. E. B. Griffin.In Philadelphia--suffering among the country's highest murder rates--the tension between the Philadelphia Police

Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

Go Set A Watchman

By:

Harper Lee's landmark novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," is now available in Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch--"Scout"--returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus.

August 18, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations

Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One Wii U Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-adventure Role-playing

Publisher: Little Orbit

Dead Effect 2

Dead Effect 2

Platform: iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: BadFly Interactive

A Fistful of Gun

A Fistful of Gun

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up, action

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle

Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle

Platform: iOS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Spike Chunsoft

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Who was the US President on August 18, 2015?

On August 18, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2015?

On August 18, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 2015?

On August 18, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for August 2015?

August 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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