What happened on Sunday August 30, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2015:

• Destruction of Temple of Bel in Palmyra The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) destroyed the historic Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, a significant act of cultural heritage destruction during the Syrian conflict.
• European Migrant Crisis Arrests Hungary made five arrests in connection with the tragic death of 71 migrants who were found dead in a truck in Austria, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis of migration in Europe.
• Saudi Arabian-led Coalition Airstrike in Yemen A Saudi-led coalition airstrike killed 36 civilians at a bottling facility in the northern Hajjah Governorate of Yemen, highlighting the devastating civilian impact of the ongoing conflict.
• Bersih 4 Rally in Malaysia Malaysians held multi-day rallies calling for Prime Minister Najib Razak's resignation over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, signaling significant political unrest.
• Japanese Anti-Militarism Demonstrations Students and activists in Tokyo protested against a proposed amendment to Japan's pacifist constitution, reflecting ongoing debates about Japan's military and international role.
• Tropical Storm Erika Devastates Dominica Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit declared a disaster status in nine inaccessible areas due to severe flooding and mudslides from Tropical Storm Erika, which killed at least 20 people and left over 50 missing.
• 2015 Lebanese Protests Protesters in Beirut continued demonstrations against the government due to ineffective garbage collection during an exceptionally hot summer, reflecting broader civic discontent.
• Fire at Aramco Housing Complex A fire at the Aramco housing complex in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, resulted in at least 2 fatalities and over 105 injuries, causing significant disruption and concern.
• Hurricane Ignacio Threatens Hawaii Hurricane Ignacio, weakened to a Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds, was expected to pass near Hawaii, potentially re-strengthening and posing risks of high surf, rain, and strong winds.
• Kanye West Announces Presidential Run Rapper Kanye West announced his intention to run for President in 2020 during the MTV Video Music Awards, creating significant media buzz.

Events in 2015

August 30, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2015

August 30, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8927 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.267 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6489 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4007 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3233 CAD

August 30, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Frosinone : 2 - 0
• Carpi - Inter : 1 - 2
• Chievo - Lazio : 4 - 0
• Genoa - Verona : 2 - 0
• Napoli - Sampdoria : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Standard : 7 - 1
• Lokeren - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 2
• Westerlo - Anderlecht : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Hertha : 3 - 1
• Werder Bremen - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Karlsruhe : 6 - 0
• Frankfurt FSV - St Pauli : 1 - 0
• Nurnberg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0

August 30, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2015 can also be written as 8/30/2015 in the US and as 30/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 30, 2015:

• Wes Craven

  Legendary horror film director who revolutionized the genre with iconic movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'.

• Oliver Sacks

  Renowned neurologist, author, and professor who wrote groundbreaking books about neurological disorders, including 'The Man Who Mistook His...

• Marvin Mandel

  American politician who served as the 56th Governor of Maryland from 1969 to 1979, known for his significant political career and legal...

• M. M. Kalburgi

  Indian scholar, author, and academic (b. 1938).

• Edward Fadeley

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1929).

• barone di Horton David Williamson

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 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 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2015

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Someone born on August 30, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 14 days old,

or 506 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3545 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2015?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2015.

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