Wednesday August 19, 2015: on this day

August 19, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2015 can also be written as 8/19/2015 in the US and as 19/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on August 19, 2015:

• Boko haram insurgency. a boko haram attack on yadin kukuwa, a northeastern nigerian town, last week left at least 151 dead. because militants demolished telecom masts in the village, news of the attack took a while to spread. (the independent),
• At least 151 people were killed in a boko haram attack on yadin kukuwa, a northeastern nigerian town. the militants demolished telecom masts in the village, slowing down news of the attack. (the independent),
• Isil kills, destruction of cultural heritage by isil and syrian civil war: islamic state militants murder khaled asaad (82 years old), who was the head of antiquities in palmyra for more than 50 years. (reuters),
• Islamic state militants kill khaled asaad (82 years old), a scholar in antiquities who served for more than 50 years as the head of antiquities palmyra. (reuters),
• Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 20 iraqi army soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber in baiji.
• At least 20 iraqi army soldiers are killed in a suicide bomber attack in baiji.
• South sudanese civil war: fighting reopens in south sudan following the failure of a deal between the president's tribes and the former vice-president's tribes.
• After the failure of a deal to be reached between the president's tribe and the former vice-president's tribe, fighting has resumed in south sudan.
• Turkey-pkk conflict: at least eight soldiers are killed by a bomb planted by kurdish militants. (the new york times).
• At least eight soldiers are killed when a bomb is detonated in kurdish territory by militants. (the new york times).
• Crisis in greece's government debt: the bundestag approves a third bailout plan for greece.
• The bundestag votes in favor of a third bailout package for greece.
• Samsung bioepis co. is a drug-development arm of global giant samsung. it has selected four banks to handle an ipo it intends for the united states in 2016.
• Three firefighters are killed in a brush fire that erupted near twisp, washington. four others are injured and forced to evacuate twisp. (krem),
• Relations between estonia and russia: eston kohver, a russian security officer, is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for espionage by a russian court.
• Eston kohver, a russian court sentenced eston kohver, estonian security officer, to 15 years imprisonment for espionage.
• Relations between south sudan and the united states: the united states announced that it would impose sanctions on those who are involved in the south sudan conflict unless there is a quick ceasefire.
• The united states announced that sanctions will be imposed on those involved in the south sudan conflict unless there is a quick ceasefire.
• Ashley madison, an infidelity-promoting dating site, has had its user data stolen. it was hacked on july 15, with more than 30 million people having their information leaked.
• After an attack on police officers by an armed man earlier in the day, the u.s. city of st. louis, missouri makes nine arrests and uses tear gas to disperse the protesters.
• Three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting incident at a boys & girls club outside rochester, new york.
• The united states navy seals announce that they will allow women to register for the first time in american history.
• Lamine diack of senegal has been replaced by lord sebastian coe, a former british olympic champion runner. the other candidate for the position was sergey bubka, the ukrainian pole vault champion. (bbc),

August 19, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 19, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $116.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.15

Exchange Rates on August 19, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8994 EUR
• 1 USD = 123.926 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6378 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3606 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3127 CAD

August 19, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol City - Leeds : 2 - 2
• Hull - Fulham : 2 - 1
• Sheffield Weds - Reading : 1 - 1
• Wolves - QPR : 2 - 3

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Doncaster - Southend : 0 - 0
• Wigan - Scunthorpe : 3 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:47 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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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

• Bill Clinton

  American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

• Matthew Perry

  Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

• Nandana Sen

  Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

• John Stamos

  John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

• Valérie Kaprisky

  French actress.

• Jill St. John

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• Kyra Sedgwick

  Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

• Maria de Medeiros

  Portuguese actress and director.

• Peter Gallagher

  Armonk, new york -- actor.

• Fred Thompson

  He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 19th

You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 4 days old,

or 452 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3170 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 2015?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 19, 2015.

Famous people died on August 19, 2015:

• Romyn Fisher

  Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

• Halana Fernandez

  Halana Fernandez was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

• Salem Chalabi

  Iraqi politician and lawyer who played a role in the post-Saddam Hussein government.

• George Houser

  American minister and activist (b. 1916).

• Sanat Mehta

  Indian activist and politician (b. 1935).

• Egon Bahr
• Doudou N'diaye Rose
• Russell Poole
• Alfonso Sansone
• Franco Ciardi
• Antonio Larreta
• Llina Morgan

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

• Groucho Marx

  Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

• Jessie Matthews

  Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

• Alastair Sim

  Scottish actor on film and stage.

• Hermione Baddeley

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

• Utpal Dutt

  Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

• Linus Pauling

  American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

• Fredrico García Lorca

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

• James Foley

  American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

Holidays on August 19, 2015:

• Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
• RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
• Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
• National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
• National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 2015:

• World Humanitarian Day

August 19, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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. 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 19, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 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. 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

August 19, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 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. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. Gente de Zona Featuring Marc Anthony - La Gozadera
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho - Te Metiste
5. J Balvin - Ginza