What happened on Sunday August 23, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 23, 2015:

• Al-Qaeda Militants Occupy Aden, Yemen Al-Qaeda militants seized control of strategic parts of Aden, a key port city in southern Yemen, raising their flag over government buildings. This event highlights the ongoing instability and complex conflict in the region.
• ISIL Destroys Ancient Baalshamin Temple in Palmyra The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) destroyed the historic Baalshamin temple in Palmyra, Syria, a significant act of cultural heritage destruction. The 1st-century AD temple was an important archaeological site in the ancient city of Palmyra, representing a devastating loss to world history and cultural preservation.
• Mass Graves of Human Trafficking Victims Discovered in Malaysia Malaysian authorities discovered the remains of over 20 victims of human trafficking near the border with Thailand, highlighting the ongoing global challenge of human trafficking and the humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Devastating Floods in Assam, India Severe flooding in Assam, India, has displaced approximately 650,000 people and resulted in 7 confirmed deaths, underscoring the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and climate-related disasters.
• Typhoon Goni Strikes Philippines Typhoon Goni caused significant damage in the Philippines, resulting in 12 fatalities and 15 people reported missing, demonstrating the destructive power of tropical cyclones in the Pacific region.
• Britain and Iran Reopen Embassies In a diplomatic breakthrough, Britain and Iran reopened their respective embassies in their capitals, four years after protests led to their closure in 2011, signaling potential improvement in bilateral relations.
• Justin Wilson Suffers Critical Head Injury English Indycar driver Justin Wilson sustained a serious head injury during a race crash at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, highlighting the inherent risks in motorsports.
• Potential Threat to Pokemon World Championships Two men from Iowa were arrested in Saugus, Massachusetts, after authorities discovered firearms in their hotel room. The men had allegedly threatened to target the 2015 Pokemon Video Game World Championships in Boston.
• Lydia Ko Wins Canadian Open Women's Golf New Zealand's Lydia Ko secured her third victory in the Canadian Open Women's Golf tournament, winning in a playoff against Stacy Lewis at Vancouver Golf Club.

Events in 2015

August 23, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 2015

August 23, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8776 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.527 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6375 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3751 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3203 CAD

August 23, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Empoli - Chievo : 1 - 3
• Fiorentina - Milan : 2 - 0
• Frosinone - Torino : 1 - 2
• Inter - Atalanta : 1 - 0
• Juventus - Udinese : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Lokeren : 1 - 0
• Kortrijk - Gent : 0 - 0
• Standard - Oostende : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ingolstadt - Dortmund : 0 - 4
• M'gladbach - Mainz : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Union Berlin : 0 - 0
• RB Leipzig - St Pauli : 0 - 1

August 23, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2015 can also be written as 8/23/2015 in the US and as 23/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 23, 2015:

• Guy Ligier

  Versatile French sportsman who excelled as a rugby player and later became a prominent Formula One team owner and racing driver.

• Augusta Chiwy

  Congolese-belgian nurse (b. 1921).

• Enrique Reneau

  Honduran footballer (b. 1971).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 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 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 12:48 am.

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 23, 2015

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Someone born on August 23, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 21 days old,

or 507 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2015?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2015.

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