What happened on Sunday December 20, 2015?

Here's what happened on December 20, 2015:

• 2016 Iranian Assembly of Experts Election Elections for the 88-seat Experts Assembly were scheduled for February 25, 2016. This clerical body has the power to choose or dismiss Iran's supreme leader and oversee their activities. The election was particularly significant as it might determine the successor to 76-year-old Ayatollah Ahmad Ali Khamenei.
• Russian Airstrikes in Syria Russian military jets launched airstrikes in Idlib, northwest Syria, resulting in significant civilian casualties. The missiles struck a busy market, government buildings, and residential areas. At least 73 bodies were recovered, with 30 remaining unidentified, raising serious concerns about civilian casualties in the Syrian Civil War.
• 2016 Iranian Legislative Election Candidate Registration Iran began registering candidates for the 290-seat parliamentary elections scheduled for February 26, 2016. The Guardian Council must approve potential candidates. These elections were seen as a referendum on President Hassan Rouhani's moderate policies, which were bolstered by the landmark nuclear agreement of July 14.
• 2015 Spanish General Election The parliamentary elections were expected to disrupt Spain's traditional two-party political system. The People's Party (PP) and the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) faced significant challenges from the anti-austerity Podemos Party and the liberal Ciudadanos party, with analysts predicting high voter turnout.
• China-Vietnam Territorial Tensions Vietnam reportedly prepares for a potential military conflict with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, highlighting escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
• 2015 Shenzhen Landslide A devastating landslide struck an industrial park in Shenzhen, China, causing 33 buildings to collapse and leaving at least 91 people missing, creating a significant humanitarian crisis.
• Bernie Sanders Campaign Data Breach The Bernie Sanders presidential campaign fired national data director Josh Uretsky and suspended two other staffers after improperly accessing and downloading voter information belonging to Hillary Clinton. NBC News reported that at least four campaign members were involved in the Wednesday data breach.
• End of UK Deep Coal Mining Thousands of people, including families and children, marched from Knottingley to North Yorkshire to commemorate the end of deep coal mining in the United Kingdom. The closure of Kellingley Colliery in Beal, North Yorkshire, on December 18, 2015, marked the conclusion of this historic industry, organized by two miners' wives.
• Air France Flight 463 Emergency Landing Air France Flight 463, en route from Mauritius to Paris, made an emergency landing at Mombasa, Kenya, after a suspicious package was discovered in the aircraft's toilet. The package, initially suspected to be a bomb, was later confirmed to be a false alarm by Air France CEO Frédéric Gagey. It contained a mix of cardboard, paper sheets, and a timer.
• Ferry Disaster off Sulawesi A tragic maritime incident occurred off Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, where a fiberglass boat carrying 109 passengers and 10 crew members encountered difficulties in rough seas. Three people were killed, and 39 were rescued. The search for missing individuals was set to resume on Monday.
• Indonesian Air Show Crash Two pilots lost their lives when a South Korean-made KAI T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft crashed and burst into flames during an air show in Yogyakarta, Java Island, Indonesia.
• Las Vegas Strip Pedestrian Incident A tragic incident occurred on the Las Vegas Strip between Planet Hollywood and Paris Las Vegas, where a motorist ran over pedestrians, resulting in one fatality and 26 injuries.
• Miss Universe 2015 Crowning Controversy Pia Wurtzbach from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2015 in a memorable moment following host Steve Harvey's initial mistaken announcement of Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, as the winner.

Events in 2015

December 20, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 2015

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

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9208 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6707 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3942 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3941 CAD

December 20, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Napoli : 1 - 3
• Carpi - Juventus : 2 - 3
• Fiorentina - Chievo : 2 - 0
• Frosinone - Milan : 2 - 4
• Inter - Lazio : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Anderlecht : 1 - 4
• Gent - Kortrijk : 3 - 0
• Oostende - Standard : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Mainz : 2 - 0
• M'gladbach - Darmstadt : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
• Duisburg - Bochum : 0 - 0
• Freiburg - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0

December 20, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2015 can also be written as 12/20/2015 in the US and as 20/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 2015:

• Alain Jouffroy

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Adele - Hello
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. Drake - Hotline Bling
4. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

December 20, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Alessia Cara - Here
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Drake & Future - Jumpman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 2015 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:14 pm and setting at 02:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 2015

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Someone born on December 20, 2015 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 23 days old,

or 490 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3432 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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