Sunday December 13, 2015: on this day

December 13, 2015 was the 347th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 13, 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 December 13, 2015, who was born and died on December 13, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 2015?


December 13, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 2015 can also be written as 12/13/2015 in the US and as 13/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 13, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 2015:

  • War in north-west pakistan: a bombing at a second-hand clothing market in parachinar, kurram valley killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more.
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  • Syrian civil war: syrian rebels launch mortar shells into damascus killing three and injuring at least thirty others. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the government responded with airstrikes against rebel-controlled douma (just northeast of the capital) and surface-to-surface rockets into eastern ghouta or saqba. these strikes killed at least 35 and injured many more.
  • Three people were killed and at least 30 injured when rebels from syria fired mortar shells into damascus. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the government responded with airstrikes against rebel-controlled douma (just northeast of the capital) and surface-to-surface rockets into eastern ghouta or saqba. these strikes killed at least 35 people and injured many more.
  • Islamic state of iraq and the levant - israel claims that an arab-israeli soldier in the israel defense forces has joined islamic state militants fighting in syria.
  • 2015 burundi unrest: the u.s. state department has issued a travel advisory to burundi. it advises citizens to leave burundi as soon as possible because of the violence in bujumbura, where 87 people were murdered this weekend. families of u.s. government and non-emergency personnel were ordered to evacuate immediately.
  • Gaza-israel conflict: two hamas targets were hit by israeli air force aircraft in gaza as a retaliation to rocket fire from the palestinian territories.
  • In retaliation to rocket fire from the palestinian territories, two hamas targets were hit by israeli air force aircraft.
  • Louisa johnson won the x factor beating reggie n bollie from ghana. she became the youngest winner of the show at 17 years old. her cover of bob dylan's 1974 song "forever young" was released shortly after her win.
  • In a psychiatric hospital explosion in voronezh oblast, western russia, at least 23 people were killed and 23 others were injured. the remaining 24 patients were evacuated safely.
  • Russia-turkey relations: a russian warship fired warning shots at a turkish ship in the aegean sea, to "avoid collision", according the russian defence ministry.
  • According to the russian defence ministry, a russian warship fired warning shots at a turkish ship in the aegean to "avoid collision",
  • Houston mayoral election 2015: bill king beat sylvester turner, a veteran texas lawmaker, by just over 4000 votes in houston's second round mayoral election. turner, a democratic member of texas' house of representatives, won 51 percent of the vote. king accepted defeat and encouraged houston residents to vote for the new mayor. annise parker was not eligible for re-election so turner is her successor.
  • Sylvester turner, a veteran texas lawmaker, beat bill king by just over 4000 votes in houston's second mayoral runoff. turner, a democratic texas house of representatives member since 1989, received 51 percent of the vote. king accepted defeat and encouraged houston residents to vote for the new mayor. annise parker was not eligible for re-election so turner is her successor.
  • Saudi arabian municipal elections 2015: unofficial results indicate that at least 17 saudi arabian females won seats on the municipal council in the third-ever election. this was the first time the kingdom has allowed women to vote. two thirds of the seats in municipal council were elected by voters. the government announced that 979 of the candidates were women.
  • Protests in brazil 2015: tens of thousands protest in brazil's cities to demand that congress impeach president dilma raousseff. on 2 december 2015, the impeachment proceedings were opened by the lower house of congress.
  • Tens of thousands of brazilians demonstrated in cities across brazil to demand that congress impeach president dilma raousseff. on 2 december 2015, the impeachment proceedings were opened by the lower house of congress.

December 13, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 13, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 13, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9113 EUR
  • 1 USD = 121.073 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6583 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3916 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3732 CAD

December 13, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Atalanta : 1 - 0
  • Empoli - Carpi : 3 - 0
  • Juventus - Fiorentina : 3 - 1
  • Milan - Verona : 1 - 1
  • Napoli - Roma : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Oostende : 1 - 1
  • Standard - Club Brugge : 2 - 0
  • St Truiden - Gent : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1
  • Dortmund - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Duisburg : 2 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Freiburg : 2 - 1
  • RB Leipzig - Frankfurt FSV : 3 - 1
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December 13, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:43 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Who was born on December 13, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 3 months old,

or 99 months and 6 days old,

or 431 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3019 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 2015?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 13, 2015.

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December 13, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 2015:

  • Benedict Anderson

    Noted scholar known for his work on nationalism and Southeast Asia.

  • Carlo Torre
  • Gino Cesaretti
  • Emanuele Dalla Fontana
  • Mario Dondero
  • Donald Weinstein
  • Piero Cazzola
  • Jean-François Malherbe
  • Aniello Montano

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Phinneas Fletcher

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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December 13, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 2015:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - What Do You Mean?
  5. - The Hills

December 13, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - The Hills
  3. - 679
  4. - Here
  5. - Watch Me

December 13, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 13, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Despues de Ti Quien
  5. - Borro Cassette

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December 13, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 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

In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw

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

Krampus

Krampus

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Dougherty

Starring: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

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

December 13, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

December 13, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Karmaflow

Karmaflow

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS

Genre: Adventure game

Gal*Gun: Double Peace

Gal*Gun: Double Peace

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Rail shooter, Bishōjo game

Publisher: JP Alchemist; WW PQube

Invisible, Inc.

Invisible, Inc.

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4

Genre: Turn-based tactics, stealth

Publisher: Klei Entertainment

Ghost Blade

Ghost Blade

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hucast Games

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

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Who was the US President on December 13, 2015?

On December 13, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 2015?

On December 13, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 2015?

On December 13, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

Find out more about December 13th

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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 December 2015?

December 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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