What happened on Friday August 21, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 21, 2015:

• Germany Eases Asylum Regulations Germany made significant changes to its asylum policy by suspending Dublin Regulations, effectively making it easier for Syrian refugees to claim asylum. This decision was a crucial moment in the European Refugee Crisis.
• Saudi-Led Coalition Airstrikes in Yemen In a devastating attack, the Saudi Arabian-led coalition conducted airstrikes on Taiz, Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least 65 civilians. Doctors Without Borders urgently appealed to warring factions to halt attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, ambulances, and densely populated areas.
• ISIL Destroys Mar Elian Monastery The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) demolished the historic Mar Elian monastery in Al-Qaryatayn, located in Syria's Homs Governorate. This act represents a significant destruction of cultural and religious heritage, highlighting ISIL's systematic targeting of historical sites.
• 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.

Events in 2015

August 21, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 2015

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

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 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 21, 2015:

• Jimmy Evert

  Jimmy Evert was an influential American tennis coach and player who significantly contributed to the development of tennis, particularly...

• Colin Beyer

  New zealand lawyer and businessman (b. 1938).

• Wang Dongxing

  Chinese commander and politician (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 21st

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.

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 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.

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 21st 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 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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 2015

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Someone born on August 21, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 23 days old,

or 507 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3554 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2015?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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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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