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About August 21st, 2015, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 21, 2015, Germany announced it would ease asylum regulations to accommodate the influx of refugees from Syria and other conflict zones. This decision was part of a broader humanitarian response to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 2015 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
- Popular movie: The Martian directed by Ridley Scott
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- August 21, 2015: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 21, 2015: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 2015?
- August 21, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 2015?
- Back in 2015
August 21, 2015: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2015:
- Germany eases asylum regulations On August 21, 2015, Germany announced it would ease asylum regulations to accommodate the influx of refugees from Syria and other conflict zones. This decision was part of a broader humanitarian response to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe. source: bbc.com
- Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen On August 21, 2015, the Saudi-led coalition intensified airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi positions amid the ongoing civil war. The airstrikes aimed to support the Yemeni government and counter Houthi advances in the region. source: bbc.com
- ISIL destroys Mar Elian Monastery On August 21, 2015, reports emerged that ISIL militants had destroyed the historic Mar Elian Monastery in Syria. The destruction of the monastery, which dated back to the 5th century, was part of a broader campaign against cultural heritage sites in the region. source: bbc.com
- North Korea Heightens Military Tensions Kim Jong Un placed the Korean People's Army on war footing following an exchange of artillery with South Korea, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula and raising international concerns about potential conflict.
- Gunman Attacks Train from Amsterdam to Paris An armed incident occurred on a train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, where a gunman opened fire, injuring four people. This event raised significant concerns about transportation security in Europe.
- Turkey Calls for Snap Election Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a snap election for November 1, following a previous election that resulted in a hung parliament unable to form a coalition government.
- UK Information Commissioner Orders Google to Remove Links The UK's Information Commissioner's Office mandated Google to remove search engine links to a decade-old news story about a shoplifting conviction, citing the information as irrelevant. This decision highlights ongoing debates about digital privacy and the 'right to be forgotten'.
- Potential Oldest Message in a Bottle Discovered A German woman discovered a bottle containing a letter written by George Parker Bidder III, a British marine biologist. If authenticated, this 1906 message could be the oldest known message in a bottle, offering a fascinating glimpse into historical maritime communication.
August 21, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 21, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 21, 2015:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.10
- Apple AAPL: opens at $110.43
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.30
- General Electric GE: opens at $24.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.50
Exchange Rates on August 21, 2015:
- 1 USD = 0.8783 EUR
- 1 USD = 122.002 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.6371 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3626 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3188 CAD
August 21, 2015: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- St Truiden - Genk : 3 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Hertha - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Braunschweig : 0 - 2
- Greuther Furth - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 2
- Sandhausen - Heidenheim : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Malaga - Sevilla : 0 - 0
What day of the week was August 21, 2015?
August 21, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2015 can also be written as 8/21/2015 in the US and as 21/8/2015 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2015:
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Wang DongxingChinese commander and politician (b. 1916).
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Colin BeyerNew zealand lawyer and businessman (b. 1938).
August 21, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- OMI - Cheerleader
- One Direction - Drag Me Down
- Silento - Watch Me
- Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MO - Lean On
August 21, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- Silento - Watch Me
- Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
- Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
- Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way
August 21, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 21, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2015 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:40 pm and setting at 11:23 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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How old is someone born on August 21, 2015?
Someone born on August 21, 2015 is:
10 years 11 months old,
or 131 months and 13 days old,
or 571 weeks and 3 days old,
or 4000 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2015?
There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2015?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 21, 2015.
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Cinema from the world of August 21, 2015 included The Martian, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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