What happened on Saturday August 29, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 29, 2015:

• UN Addresses European Migration Crisis UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a comprehensive political response to the European migration crisis. The situation was underscored by the rising death toll, with 171 people confirmed dead in a recent Mediterranean Sea vessel sinking.
• Turkey's First Air Strikes Against ISIL in Syria Turkey launched its initial military air strikes against the Islamic State (ISIL) in Syria, marking a significant escalation of its involvement in the Syrian Civil War and regional counter-terrorism efforts.
• Emergency Talks After Thalys Train Attack European transport officials and interior ministers convened urgent talks in Paris following a significant attack on the Thalys train connecting Paris and Amsterdam, addressing critical security concerns in European transportation.
• Bersih 4 Rally in Malaysia Tens of thousands of Malaysians gathered in Kuala Lumpur to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak over a massive financial scandal involving a suspicious 2.72 billion MYR (USD 700 million) payment to his bank account.
• South Sudanese Civil War Ceasefire Agreement A significant ceasefire agreement was reached between President Salva Kiir's government forces and rebel forces in South Sudan. Despite the agreement, immediate claims of potential breaches raised concerns about the sustainability of the peace effort.
• Roadside Bombings in Iraq At least 10 people were killed in multiple roadside bombings across Iraq, highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region during the Iraqi Civil War period.
• Tropical Storm Erika Causes Fatalities in Haiti Tropical Storm Erika caused significant destruction, resulting in five deaths in Haiti. The storm weakened before reaching Cuba, becoming a tropical depression with maximum winds of 56 km/h, and moved towards the southeast Gulf of Mexico.
• Deadly Bus Crash in South Africa A tragic bus accident occurred between Butterworth and Willovale in South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 35 people when the vehicle crashed into a rock, underscoring the risks of road transportation in the region.

Events in 2015

August 29, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 2015

August 29, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.3925 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3196 CAD
• 1 USD = 16.779 MXN
• 1 AUD = 0.9464 CAD
• 1 AUD = 12.035 MXN

August 29, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Sassuolo : 0 - 1
• Milan - Empoli : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Mechelen : 2 - 2
• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Kortrijk : 0 - 1
• Oostende - Waregem : 0 - 2
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - St Truiden : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Ingolstadt : 0 - 1
• Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 3 - 0
• Darmstadt - Hoffenheim : 0 - 0
• FC Koln - Hamburg : 2 - 1
• Mainz - Hannover : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2
• Paderborn - Bielefeld : 1 - 2

August 29, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2015 can also be written as 8/29/2015 in the US and as 29/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 2015:

• Wayne Dyer

  Wayne Dyer was a renowned American self-help author and motivational speaker who revolutionized personal development literature with his...

• Wayne Walter Dyer
• Boris Alekseevič Buneev

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

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 29, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 2015

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Someone born on August 29, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 15 days old,

or 506 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3546 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2015?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 29, 2015.

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