Sunday August 23, 2015: on this day

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

Here's what happened on August 23, 2015:

• Al-qaeda militants occupy parts of aden, a strategic port city in southern yemen. according to reports, the militants raised their black flag high above aden's port and government buildings. pro-government forces captured the city last week.
• A saudi general is killed by houthi militants in cross-border fire from yemen.
• A united arab emirates military intelligence operation in yemen liberates a british hostage.
• Isil: destruction of cultural heritage
• According to reports, the islamic state of iraq and the levant has destroyed the old baalshamin temple in palmyra (syria)
• With 650,000 people being displaced, the death toll due to floods in assam, india, rises to 7.
• 2015 pacific typhoon season: typhoon goni leaves philippines with 12 dead and 15 missing people.
• Typhoon goni has left the philippines, leaving behind 15 people dead and 12 others missing.
• It is highly probable that the number of deaths in the 2015 shoreham airshow accident has risen to 11.
• Britain and iran open embassies in their capitals to each other that were closed following protests by iranians at the british embassy on november 29 2011.
• In an effort to ease tensions, north and south korea have resumed talks at panmunjon, a border village.
• Malaysia discovers the remains of over 20 victims of human trafficking in mass graves near the border with thailand.
• Two men from iowa were arrested in saugus massachusetts by authorities after they discovered heavy firearms in their hotel room. two men threatened to post threats via social media that they would target the 2015 pokemon video game world championships, which are currently being held in boston.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 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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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 2 days old,

or 452 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3168 days old,

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

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.

Famous people died on August 23, 2015:

• Guy Ligier

  French former rugby player, car driver, formula one team owner.

• Augusta Chiwy

  Congolese-belgian nurse (b. 1921).

• Enrique Reneau

  Honduran footballer (b. 1971).

• Paul Royle

  Australian pilot and lieutenant (d. 2015).

• Héctor González Garzón

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

Holidays on August 23, 2015:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2015:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

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.

August 23, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 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 23, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

August 23, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 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