What happened on Sunday January 18, 2015?

Here's what happened on January 18, 2015:

• Pope Francis's Massive Holy Mass in Manila Pope Francis conducted a historic Holy Mass in Manila, drawing the largest papal gathering since the 1995 World Youth Day Mass. His homily powerfully addressed issues of poverty, corruption, and the importance of family, particularly children.
• Israeli Helicopter Attack on IRGC and Hezbollah Officials A significant military incident occurred near Syria's border, where an Israeli helicopter attack resulted in the deaths of two senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials and six Hezbollah members. This event highlights the ongoing tensions and complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
• Mass Execution of Drug Traffickers in Indonesia Indonesia executed six individuals for drug trafficking, including citizens from Brazil, Malawi, Nigeria, Vietnam, and the Netherlands. This controversial action prompted diplomatic protests, with Brazil and the Netherlands withdrawing their ambassadors.
• Boko Haram Kidnapping and Killing in Cameroon Boko Haram militants conducted a violent raid in north Cameroon, kidnapping 80 persons and killing three villagers, demonstrating the terrorist group's continued threat to regional stability and civilian populations.
• Libyan Civil War Ceasefire Attempt During the ongoing Libyan Civil War (2014-present), a ceasefire was declared simultaneously by the state-sponsored army and Islamist-supported opposition, indicating potential diplomatic efforts to reduce conflict.
• Uighur Incident at China-Vietnam Border Two ethnic Uighurs were killed by police while attempting to cross into Vietnam. The incident involved a separatist group accused of orchestrating numerous human smuggling cases, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Communal Violence in Bihar, India A deadly clash between Muslim and Hindu villagers in Sarayian village, Bihar state, resulted in the death of at least three Muslim villagers, reflecting ongoing communal tensions in the region.
• NFL Conference Championships The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots won their respective conference championships, advancing to Super Bowl XLIX in a highly anticipated matchup.
• Record-Breaking Cricket Performance AB de Villiers set a world record by scoring the fastest century in One Day International (ODI) cricket history, reaching 100 runs in just 31 balls against the West Indies.
• Fatal Freezing Rain Storm in Philadelphia A severe winter weather event in Philadelphia resulted in at least four fatalities due to icy road conditions caused by a freezing rain storm, highlighting the potential dangers of extreme winter weather.
• Candlestick Park Demolition Canceled Lennar Urban suspended plans to demolish Candlestick Park due to public health concerns related to concrete dust and pollution, demonstrating environmental and health considerations in urban development.

Events in 2015

January 18, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 2015

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

Exchange Rates on January 18, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8644 EUR
• 1 USD = 117.422 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6606 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2159 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1974 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cesena - Torino : 2 - 3
• Chievo - Fiorentina : 1 - 2
• Genoa - Sassuolo : 3 - 3
• Juventus - Verona : 4 - 0
• Lazio - Napoli : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Lierse : 3 - 0
• Lokeren - Genk : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Standard : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Granada : 2 - 0
• Elche - Levante : 1 - 0
• Getafe - Real Madrid : 0 - 3
• La Coruna - Barcelona : 0 - 4
• Sevilla - Malaga : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcorcon - Ponferradina : 1 - 1
• Barcelona B - Recreativo : 3 - 1
• Llagostera - Valladolid : 2 - 0
• Mallorca - Mirandes : 2 - 0
• Sp Gijon - Betis : 1 - 2

January 18, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 18th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 2015 can also be written as 1/18/2015 in the US and as 18/1/2015 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 2015 in January 2015 calendar

Famous people died on January 18, 2015:

• Tony Verna

  Pioneering American television director and producer who invented instant replay, revolutionizing sports broadcasting and television...

• Alberto Nisman

  Alberto Nisman was an Argentine federal prosecutor who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, a terrorist attack that killed 85...

• Christine Valmy

  Romanian cosmetologist and author (b. 1926).

• Piet van der Sanden

  Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1924).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on January 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Taylor Swift - Blank Space
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
5. Meghan Trainor - Lips Are Movin

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 2015 was I Don't F**k With You by Big Sean Featuring E-40, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You
2. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
3. I LOVE MAKONNEN Featuring Drake - Tuesday
4. Rae Sremmurd - No Type
5. Beyonce - 7/11

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 2015

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Someone born on January 18, 2015 is:

10 years 3 months old,

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or 535 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3748 days old,

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

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