Saturday May 23, 2015: on this day

May 23, 2015 was the 143rd day of the year 2015, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 23, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 2015, who was born and died on May 23, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2015?


May 23, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2015 can also be written as 5/23/2015 in the US and as 23/5/2015 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2015:

  • Two people are killed by a roadside bomb in afghanistan's war in afghanistan (2001 to present): the charcheno district in afghanistan is the victim of a roadside bomb.
  • Two people are killed by a roadside bomb in charcheno district, afghanistan.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present: islamic extremists kill at most 18 people in attacks on two rural villages awdhegie & mubarak
  • In an attack on mubarak and awdhegie, islamic extremists killed at least 18 people
  • War in donbass - pro-russian separatist military leader colonel alexei mozgovoi was killed in an ambush at his car.
  • Colonel alexei mozgovoi, a pro-russian separatist military leader, was killed in an ambush at his car.
  • Cardinal angelo amato is the prefect of the congregation for the causes of saints in san salvador. he beatified oscar romero, the salvadoran archbishop, who was assassinated during the salvadoran civil war.
  • The eurovision song contest 2015 finale is being held in vienna, austria. mans zelmerlow from sweden won for the song heroes. (sydney morning herald),
  • In edinburgh, scotland, a memorial service will be held for the quintinshill rail accident that occurred 100 years ago. it claimed more than 200 lives.
  • At least 48 people have died in the latest flooding event in china.
  • Over 200 people died in an indian heat wave, with telangana and andhra pradesh being the most severely affected.
  • Oklahoma city recorded record-breaking rainfall for may, which caused flooding in texas and oklahoma.
  • Rohingya refugee crisis: julie bishop (australian foreign minister) says that indonesia advised that most people who travel to south east asia by sea are not from myanmar but from bangladesh. (straits times). myanmar plans to deport recent rescued migrants to bangladesh.
  • Julie bishop, australia's foreign minister, stated that indonesia advised that most people who travel to south east asia by sea are not rohingya from myanmar but from bangladesh.
  • Myanmar plans to deport recent rescued migrants to bangladesh.
  • Following a chase by police officers, michael brelo, a cleveland police department officer, is acquitted in the case of manslaughter for the 2012 deaths of timothy russell (and malissa williams). multiple arrests were made in protests (los angeles times via wa today), newsnet). the u.s. justice department said it would review the decision and determine if any further action is necessary.
  • The u.s. justice department stated that it would review the decision and determine if additional action is necessary.
  • Nigerian drug agents have arrested senator-elect buruji kaschu in connection with a drug deal that was allegedly 20 years old. this is a claim that is the basis of the tv show orange is the new black.
  • Thein sein, president of myanmar signs the population control health care bill, which requires some parents to space their children three years apart.
  • Following violent protests against the tambo valley's mine project, peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency. this follows four deaths.
  • The united states senate adjourns, without any agreement to either reform the national security agency (nsa) or extend patriot act that expires at the end this month.
  • Thirty-fourth amendment to the constitution (marriage equality bill 2015): yesterday's referendum results were tallied with the republic of ireland becoming first country in the world to approve same sex marriage via referendum. (ap), (independent ireland),
  • Yesterday's referendum vote count is completed with the republic of ireland becoming first country to approve same-sex marriage through referendum. (ap), (independent ireland),
  • The cabinet of the netherlands approves the bill proposal on a partial ban of the burqa or niqab.
  • At least 30 people are killed as a result of floods and tornadoes in texas, oklahoma, and northern mexico.

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

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.2768 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.227 CAD
  • 1 USD = 15.245 MXN
  • 1 GBP = 1.9785 AUD
  • 1 GBP = 1.9018 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Inter : 3 - 2
  • Juventus - Napoli : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Mainz : 2 - 0
  • Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 3 - 2
  • Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
  • FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
  • Hamburg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Valencia : 2 - 3
  • Ath Bilbao - Villarreal : 4 - 0
  • Barcelona - La Coruna : 2 - 2
  • Celta - Espanol : 3 - 2
  • Eibar - Cordoba : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Las Palmas - Barcelona B : 4 - 3
  • Leganes - Osasuna : 1 - 1
  • Mirandes - Alaves : 3 - 0
  • Ponferradina - Lugo : 1 - 0
  • Recreativo - Sabadell : 3 - 1
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May 23, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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35%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 12:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 2015.

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Who was born on May 23, 2015?


Famous people born on May 23, 2015:

  • Calvin Mecham

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 3 days old,

or 465 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3261 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 2015.

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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May 23, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2015:

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Ranvir Sena

    Indian politician and the founder of the Ranvir Sena, a private militia in Bihar, India.

  • John Nash

    American mathematician, nobel prize winner 1994.

  • John Forbes Nash

    Jr.

  • Aleksey Mozgovoy

    Ukrainian sergeant (b. 1975).

  • Alicia Nash

    Salvadoran-american physicist and engineer (b. 1933).

  • Jevgēņijs Gorjačilovs
  • Liv Marit Wedvik
  • Roberto Calandra
  • Alberto Argenton
  • Boody Gilbertson
  • Giorgio Bini

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Other Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, known for founding the Standard Oil Company and becoming one of the wealthiest people in...

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2015:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2015:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2015:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Uptown Funk!
  5. - Shut Up And Dance

May 23, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Nasty Freestyle

May 23, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hilito
  5. - Hablame de Ti

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May 23, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

May 23, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

Sense8

Sense8

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

UnREAL

UnREAL

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Stitchers

Stitchers

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

May 23, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rock With Wings by Anne Hillerman

Rock With Wings

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Amazon Best Mystery 2015Navajo Tribal Cops Jim Chee, Bernadette Manuelito and their mentor Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn investigate two mysterious cases in this thrilling Southwestern mystery by the New York Times bestseller Spider Woman's Daughter.

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West by Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West

By:

The essential companion to Bill O'Reilly's historical series Legends and Lies. A fascinating, eye-opening glimpse at the truth behind western legends that we all believe we know. How did Davy Crockett save President Jackson's lives only to die at the …

A Spool Of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

A Spool Of Blue Thread

By:

"It was a lovely, breezy, yellow and-green afternoon. I was short-listed for Man Booker Prize. . "Abby Whitshank begins her story about how she fell in Love with Red.

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The Wright Brothers

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The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize--the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly--Wilbur and Orville Wright.On

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

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#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

May 23, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hard West

Hard West

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Gambitious Digital Entertainment

Fantasy War Tactics

Fantasy War Tactics

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Strategic Role-Playing game

Publisher: Nexon

Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Dungeon Souls

Dungeon Souls

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac

Genre: RPG, roguelike, strategy, adventure

Publisher: Black Shell Media

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Mobile phone Handheld TV game PlayStation Network

Genre: Science fiction

Publisher: LucasArts Ubisoft (GBA & DS versions)

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2015?

On May 23, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2015?

On May 23, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2015?

On May 23, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

Find out more about May 23rd

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for May 2015?

May 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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