Thursday August 27, 2015: on this day

August 27, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 2015 can also be written as 8/27/2015 in the US and as 27/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on August 27, 2015:

• Iraq war (2014-2017: two generals of the iraqi army, three soldiers and three officers are killed in action when a suicide bomber from islamic state explodes in northern ramadi. ten others are also injured.
• When an islamic state suicide bomber explodes in northern ramadi, it kills two generals of iraqi army and three soldiers and leaves ten others injured.
• Gaza-israel conflict. in retaliation for a rocket attack against southern israel, israel defence forces destroyed a hamas weapons production facility within gaza strip.
• Israel defence forces destroyed a hamas weapons production facility within gaza strip as a retaliation for a rocket attack against southern israel.
• After two days of violence involving caste, seven people were killed and seven more were injured, the government of india sends the army to gujarat.
• War in donbass - seven ukrainian servicemen were killed and thirteen others were injured in skirmishes against pro-russian separatists over the past 24 hours.
• Walmart is discontinuing sales of the ar-15 and other semiautomatic rifles due to low customer demand.
• Panasonic will cease making lithium-ion batteries in beijing, china for smartphones and cameras. this will result in a loss of 1,300 jobs. instead, the company will refocus its efforts on products with higher margins such as electric car batteries.
• Schlumberger, a provider of oilfield services, agrees to purchase cameron international for $12.71 billion.
• European migrant crisis: two boats carrying migrants collide off the coast of zuwarah in libya. hundreds are believed to have been killed. (bbc).austrian police find up to 50 bodies of refugees in a truck.
• Two boats transporting migrants collide off the coast of zuwarah in libya. hundreds of people are believed to have been killed.
• Austrian police find up to 50 refugees dead in a truck.
• Five people are swallowed by a sinkhole in china
• 2015 atlantic hurricane season: four people die on dominica, caribbean island, from floods and landslides triggered by tropical storm erika.
• Four people were killed in the caribbean island dominica by flooding and landslides from tropical storm erika.
• David h. murdock (ceo and chairman of dole food company) and a confidant are ordered to pay $148 million for misleading shareholders and directors.
• Vassiliki thanou-christophilou, the head of the court of cassation, is appointed as interim prime minister of greece for the duration of the upcoming election. this is her first time holding the position.
• On thursday, thousands of protestors joined a national strike in guatemala demanding that president otto perez molina be resigned for his corruption. five of the 13 cabinet ministers have resigned from friday. on tuesday, the supreme court unanimously approved an impeachment motion against the president. (bloomberg), (the bayou buzz).

August 27, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 27, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.50

Exchange Rates on August 27, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8893 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.059 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6488 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3935 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3195 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:02 pm and setting at 04:51 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 27, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

• Aaron Paul

  Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

• Tom Ford

  Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

• Paul Reubens

  American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

• Tuesday Weld

  American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

• Peter Stormare

  Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

• Neha Dhupia

  Indian actress and model.

• Chandra Wilson

  Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

• Harry Reems

  American porn actor (d. 2013).

• Antonia Fraser

  English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

• Martha Raye

  American entertainer.

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You are 8 years 7 months old,

or 103 months and 29 days old,

or 452 weeks

or 3164 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 2015?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 27, 2015.

Famous people died on August 27, 2015:

• Darryl Dawkins

  Darryl Dawkins was an NBA player famous for his powerful dunks and backboard-shattering slams.

• Kazi Zafar Ahmed

  Bangladeshi politician, 8th prime minister of bangladesh (b. 1939).

• Pascal Chaumeil

  French director and screenwriter (b. 1961).

• Juan Garriga
• Marianne Sin-Pfältzer
• Giusi Verbaro
• Józef Wesołowski
• Biagio Catalano
• Willy Stähle

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

• Jinx Falkenburg

  American actress known for her work in films and television.

• Greg Morris

  American actor.

• Gracie Allen

  American comedian and actress (born 1895).

• Gabbie Petito

  Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

• Bharat Ratna

  Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

• Rishikesh Mukherjee

  Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

• Margaret Bourke-White

  Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

• Jaysiah Washington

  Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

• Tryson Wapakhabulo

  Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

• Haile Selassie

  Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

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Holidays on August 27, 2015:

• Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
• Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
• RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo

August 27, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MO - Lean On
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

August 27, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

August 27, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 27, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. 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. J Balvin - Ginza
4. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
5. Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho - Te Metiste