What happened on Monday June 29, 2015?

Here's what happened on June 29, 2015:

• Egyptian State Prosecutor Assassinated Hisham Barakat, Egypt's State Prosecutor, was killed in a bomb attack in Cairo, marking a significant political assassination that could have major implications for Egypt's judicial and political landscape.
• Hercules Plane Crash in Indonesia A Hercules transporter plane crashed minutes after takeoff in Medan, Indonesia, resulting in the tragic loss of 116 lives.
• Turkish Military Prepares for Syria Intervention The Turkish military is preparing for a potential invasion of northern Syria following a National Security Council meeting. The proposed intervention aims to create a buffer zone for refugees and counter Islamic State militants. However, the Kurdish militia group YPG has strongly opposed any Turkish intervention, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in the region. This potential military action is rooted in Turkey's long-standing conflict with Kurdish separatist movements like the PKK.
• Islamic State Advances in Afghanistan Witnesses from Nangarhar Province reported that Islamic State fighters have seized large areas of Afghanistan, burning opium poppy crops that traditionally funded Taliban operations. This development represents a significant shift in the region's complex insurgency dynamics.
• US Personnel Management System Hacked Following a massive data breach involving millions of stolen records, the United States Office of Personnel Management shut down its background check system, raising significant cybersecurity concerns.
• Car Bomb Attack in Yemen A devastating car bomb explosion in front of a military hospital in Sana'a, Yemen, killed 28 people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, further highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• Supreme Court Upholds Lethal Injection The United States Supreme Court maintained the constitutionality of capital punishment via lethal injection, specifically using midazolam, in a significant legal decision.
• Israeli Navy Intercepts Freedom Flotilla III The Israeli Navy intercepted and took control of the last remaining ship in the Freedom Flotilla III, redirecting it to Ashdod. Israel offered to transport humanitarian aid to Gaza free of charge, but the ships refused, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding Gaza's maritime access.
• Misty Copeland Makes History Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, marking a significant milestone in dance and cultural representation.
• California Mandates Vaccination California's State Legislature passed a bill requiring school vaccinations, pending Governor Jerry Brown's approval. This legislation aims to strengthen public health protocols and increase immunization rates.
• Drive-By Shooting in Shilo A drive-by shooting attack in Shilo, Israel, resulted in four Israelis being injured. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region.
• Great Wall of China Deterioration The Beijing Times reported that 30% of the Great Wall of China has disappeared due to natural erosion and brick theft, raising concerns about the preservation of this historic monument.
• Palestinian Woman Arrested After Soldier Stabbing A Palestinian woman was taken into custody after stabbing and severely wounding a female Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier near Bethlehem, reflecting the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Deadly Explosion in Chad A violent explosion during a raid in N'Djamena, Chad's capital, resulted in the deaths of six militants and five security officers, indicating ongoing regional security challenges.
• Fatal Self-Immolation on Japanese Train A tragic incident occurred on a Nozomi Shinkansen train in Japan, where a man's self-immolation resulted in his own death and the death of another passenger.

Events in 2015

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

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 2015

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

Stock market quotes on June 29, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $125.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.04
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.92

Exchange Rates on June 29, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8914 EUR
• 1 USD = 122.546 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6358 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3032 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2403 CAD

June 29, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 180th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 2015 can also be written as 6/29/2015 in the US and as 29/6/2015 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 2015 in June 2015 calendar

Famous people died on June 29, 2015:

• Charles Pasqua

  French businessman and politician, french minister of the interior (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on June 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
3. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
4. OMI - Cheerleader
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Silento - Watch Me
5. Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 2015 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:05 pm and setting at 04:18 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 29, 2015

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Someone born on June 29, 2015 is:

9 years 10 months old,

or 118 months and 6 days old,

or 514 weeks

or 3598 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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