Thursday August 20, 2015: on this day

August 20, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2015 can also be written as 8/20/2015 in the US and as 20/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on August 20, 2015:

• Macedonia declares an emergency and deploys police forces at its borders to stop immigrants from the middle east (mainly from syria, iraq) obstructing the railway line between thessaloniki, and skopje.
• August 2015 egypt bombings. large explosions in cairo and giza (egypt) strike the state security agency, leaving six officers with injuries. (al jazeera via tweet), (al jazeera),
• Six police officers were injured when large explosions occurred in cairo and giza, egypt. (al jazeera via tweet), (al jazeera),
• Relations between north korea and south korea, korean demilitarized area: north korea and south korea exchange artillery firing over yeoncheon's border. this prompted south korea to call for evacuations of its citizens. (sky news),
• North korea and south korea exchange artillery firing over yeoncheon's border, prompting south korea into ordering evacuations of its citizens. (sky news),
• Spillover of syria civil war, israel/syria relations: in response to several rockets from syria, the israeli army launches spike missiles against syrian army positions in quneitra in the golan heights.
• In response to multiple rockets from syria, the israeli army fired spike missiles at the syrian army positions in quneitra in the golan heights.
• Archaeologists discover a skull rack that aztecs used to display their victims in the ruins at templo mayor in mexico city.
• The tenge lost 26% against the us dollar within hours of the announcement by the government that kazakhstan would abandon its currency-band exchange rate system in order to establish a free-floating rate.
• At least seven people are killed in a mid-air collision between two planes near bratislava (slovakia).
• After three days of fighting for smugglers, three soldiers were attacked by nicolas maduro, president of venezuela.
• Unknown gunman kills mindanao newspaper publisher, philippines.
• Bangkok bombing, 2015. thai police suspect at least 10 people in the plot to attack the erawan shrine. however, international terrorists are unlikely to be involved.
• Thai police claim that at most 10 people are suspected of being involved in the plot to attack the erawan shrine. however, it is unlikely that any international terrorists were involved.
• Operation car wash: brazilian prosecutors have filed corruption charges against eduardo cunha, speaker of the lower house, and fernando collor de mello. they allege illegal activities in relation to petrobras, the state-owned oil company. (al jazeera), (bbc),
• Brazil's speaker of the lower house eduardo cunha is facing corruption charges. former president fernando collor de mello faces the same charges. they are alleged to have illegally acted in relation to petrobras, the state-owned oil company. (al jazeera), (bbc),
• Jared fogle, a former subway salesman, has reached a plea agreement with u.s. federal prosecutors in indianapolis. fogle will admit to having sex with two teenage girls and possessing and distribution of child pornography. fogle will spend between 5 and 12 1/2 years in prison. he will also pay $1.4million in restitution for 14 victims.
• Pierre nkurunziza is elected president of burundi for the third time.
• Alexis tsipras announces his resignation as the prime minister of greece and calls for a new election on september 20. (the telegraph), (bbc),
• Former president jimmy carter revealed that his liver cancer (melanoma), has spread to his brain. carter will receive radiation in addition to keytruda (pembrolizumab) which boosts immunity and doesn't have the side effects that can be fatal. (the washington post), (wrdw tv ga).
• According to the u.s. national oceanic and atmospheric administration, july was the hottest global month since records began in 1880. global temperatures were 1.46 degrees f (0.81 degrees celsius) higher than the average for the 20th century. scientists at noaa expect 2015 to be the coolest year ever recorded. (cbs news),

August 20, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $114.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.51
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.74

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8899 EUR
• 1 USD = 123.443 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6374 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3627 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3083 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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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 20, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 10:48 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 20, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

• Andrew Garfield

  Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

• Amy Adams

  Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

• Demi Lovato

  American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

• Fred Durst

  Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

• Misha Collins

  American actor and director.

• Ben Barnes

  Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

• James Marsters

  James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

• Gerald McRaney

  Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

• Ron Paul

  American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

• Joan Allen

  American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months

or 452 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3166 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2015?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 20, 2015.

Famous people died on August 20, 2015:

• Aulora Smith

  Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

• Ruhama Goldberg

  Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

• Melody Patterson

  Melody Patterson was a pioneering journalist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Frank Wilkes

  Australian soldier and politician (b. 1922).

• Paul Kibblewhite

  New zealand chemist and engineer (b. 1941).

• Egon Bahr

  German journalist and politician, federal minister for special affairs of germany (d. 2015).

• Lina Morgan
• Melchor Barrio
• Armin di Lippe

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Jerry Lewis

  American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

• Ilona Massey

  Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

• Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

• Elmore Leonard

  Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

• Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

  First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

• Duru Bilge

  Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

• Sircharles Sedley

  Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

• Otillia Lindemann

  Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

• Leonidus Donskoy

  Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

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Holidays on August 20, 2015:

• Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
• RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
• Estonia - Restoration Day
• Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
• Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

August 20, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 20, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 20, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 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