What happened on Wednesday August 19, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 19, 2015:

• Greece Receives Third EU Bailout The German Bundestag approved a third bailout package for Greece, signaling continued European financial support during the country's prolonged economic crisis and demonstrating the European Union's commitment to economic stability.
• Boko Haram Massacre in Nigeria A devastating Boko Haram attack on Yadin Kukuwa, a northeastern Nigerian town, resulted in at least 151 civilian deaths. The militants strategically demolished telecom masts, which significantly delayed news of the attack from spreading, hampering immediate rescue and response efforts.
• US Navy SEALs Open Registration to Women In a historic decision, the United States Navy SEALs announced they would allow women to register for the first time, marking a significant milestone in gender equality within military special forces.
• ISIL Murders Palmyra Antiquities Scholar Islamic State militants brutally murdered Khaled Asaad, an 82-year-old renowned antiquities scholar who dedicated over 50 years to preserving the historical heritage of Palmyra. His assassination represents a tragic attack on cultural preservation and historical knowledge.
• Suicide Bombing in Iraqi Civil War A suicide bomber killed at least 20 Iraqi Army soldiers in Baiji, further escalating the ongoing Iraqi Civil War and demonstrating the persistent threat of militant groups in the region.
• South Sudanese Civil War Reignites Tribal tensions in South Sudan reignited as fighting resumed following the failure of a negotiation between the president's and former vice-president's tribal factions, highlighting the ongoing political instability in the region.
• Deadly Washington State Brush Fire A catastrophic brush fire near Twisp, Washington claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured four others, forcing local evacuations and highlighting the increasing risks of wildfires in the region.

Events in 2015

August 19, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 2015

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

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

Famous people died on August 19, 2015:

• George Houser

  American minister and activist (b. 1916).

• Sanat Mehta

  Indian activist and politician (b. 1935).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 19th

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.

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 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 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 Waxing crescent.

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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Someone born on August 19, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 4 days old,

or 505 weeks

or 3535 days old,

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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 Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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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.

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