Sunday August 16, 2015: on this day

August 16, 2015 was the 228th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 16, 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 August 16, 2015, who was born and died on August 16, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheerleader by OMI), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Love Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2015?


August 16, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2015 can also be written as 8/16/2015 in the US and as 16/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 16, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2015:

  • 2015 douma market air strikes, syrian civil war. according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), a series of air-raids carried out by the syrian arab air force against rebel-held douma killed at least 110 and left hundreds of others injured. (bbc), (the international business times), reuters, (xinhua),
  • The syrian observatory for human rights reports that at least 110 people were killed and hundreds more injured in an air raid by the syrian arab air force against rebel-held douma. (bbc), (the international business times), reuters, (xinhua).
  • 2014-15 india-pakistan border skirmishes. kashmir conflict: india & pakistan trade gunfire over border in disputed kashmir, leaving eight people dead in the last week.
  • Eight people were killed last week when pakistan and india traded gunfire over the border in kashmir.
  • Turkey-pkk conflict : three pkk militants and a soldier from the turkish army are killed in a clash in turkey's kars province.
  • Islamic state of iraq and the levant: isil militants execute fifteen women in mosul. (al-manar). a parliamentary report on how mosul fell to isil with little resistance was written by nouri al-maliki, former prime minister of iraq. it also includes dozens of other officials.
  • 15 mosul women are executed by isil militants
  • A report by the parliament on how mosul fell to isil without much resistance was written by nouri al-maliki, former prime minister of iraq. there are many other officials who were also included in this report.
  • 2015 tianjin explosions - the death toll rises to 112, with 95 people still missing, including 85 firefighters. (reuters),
  • The explosions result in the deaths of 112 people, including 95 firefighters. (reuters),
  • A trigana air service flight 257 indonesian aircraft with 54 passengers goes missing in papua. later reports claim that the remains of this aircraft were found in oksibil. (bbc),
  • Ecuador declares an emergency due to increased activity at the cotopaxi volcano, near quito capital. it last erupted in 1877. (bbc), (dalje.com),
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: south korea creates a surveillance centre on baengnyeongdo, its northernmost island, to deter north korean threats. (the korea times).
  • Brazil is witness to mass demonstrations demanding the impeachment president dilma russoff. this is due to the corruption and bribery scandal that involved senior workers' party members. recent polls have shown her approval rating below 10%.
  • 2015 netball world cup: australia beats new zealand 58 to 55 in netball in sydney's final of the netball world cup.
  • Australia defeated new zealand in netball 58 to 55 in the final of the netball world cup sydney.
  • Jason day of australia wins the pga championship at the straits course of whistling straits in wisconsin.
  • Day's score of 20-under par is the lowest in relation to par at major championships, surpassing tiger woods' record of 19 under at the 2000 open championship.
  • Jordan spieth, from the united states, finishes second. he is now the number-one golfer in the world, ahead of rory mcilroy from northern ireland.
  • More than 96 people are killed and hundreds injured following a series of air-raids by the syrian arab air force on the rebel-held market town of douma.
  • Trigana air flight 267, an atr 42, crashes in oksibl, bintang mountains regency, killing all 54 people on board.

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August 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9002 EUR
  • 1 USD = 124.32 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.639 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3557 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3092 CAD

August 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - St Truiden : 1 - 0
  • Oostende - Anderlecht : 3 - 1
  • Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Charleroi : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Stuttgart - FC Koln : 1 - 3
  • Wolfsburg - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Bielefeld : 2 - 2
  • St Pauli - Greuther Furth : 3 - 2
  • Union Berlin - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Bastia : 1 - 1
  • Paris SG - Ajaccio GFCO : 2 - 0
  • Reims - Marseille : 1 - 0
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August 16, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 16, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 09:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Who was born on August 16, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 7 months old,

or 103 months and 13 days old,

or 449 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3148 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2015?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 16, 2015.

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August 16, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2015:

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Jackob Bekenstein

    Israeli physicist who made significant contributions to black hole thermodynamics.

  • Shuja Khanzada

    Pakistani colonel and politician (b. 1943).

  • Mile Mrkšić

    Serb general (b. 1947).

  • Nataša Čmyreva
  • Ruggero Crotti

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

  • Charl Elvis

    Legendary musician known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

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August 16, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2015:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheerleader
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - Watch Me
  4. - Bad Blood
  5. - See You Again

August 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Watch Me
  3. - See You Again
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - My Way

August 16, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Te Metiste
  3. - La Gozadera
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - Fanatica Sensual

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August 16, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 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

Ant-Man

Ant-Man

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Peyton Reed

Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly

Country: United States of America

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki

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

Trainwreck

Trainwreck

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Judd Apatow

Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:

Love Island

Love Island

Release year: 2015

Directed by: A2ZCDS

Narcos

Narcos

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Starring: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Joanna Christie

Country: United States of America

Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Public Morals

Public Morals

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Finders Keepers

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Morris Bellamy, a petty criminal, robbed and murdered John Rothstein in 1978 to end his famous Runner trilogy. Rothstein was in reclusive retirement before the murder. He never published another novel, but continued to write privately.

Truth Or Die by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Truth Or Die

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If you don't first die, the truth will set your free. Trevor Mann, an attorney, may finally have found his feet after a series of professional missteps. He has found happiness with Claire Parker, his beautiful and ambitious journalist girlfriend.

A Full Life by Jimmy Carter

A Full Life

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"A warm, detailed memoir." --Los Angeles Times Jimmy Carter (thirty-ninth President and Nobel Peace Prize winner), international humanitarian, fisherman and international humanitarian) reflects with pride, humor and gratitude on his happy and fulfilling life.

Thrill Me by Susan Mallery

Thrill Me

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Meet the Mitchell brothers from Fool's Gold in California. Five beautiful men who left a trail that was broken hearts. Maya Farlow had to learn how to depend on herself and ran when she fell for the charms of Del …

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

By:

Marie Kondo, a Japanese cleaning expert, has created the #1 New York Times bestseller, Declutter Your Home. It walks readers through her revolutionary KonMari Method of simplifying, organizing and storing.

August 16, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Audiosurf 2

Audiosurf 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Puzzle, rhythm

Lego Dimensions

Lego Dimensions

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Dr. Langeskov

Dr. Langeskov

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Publisher: Crows Crows Crows

Guitar Hero Live

Guitar Hero Live

Platform: PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Wii U Xbox 360 Xbox One iOS

Genre: Rhythm

Publisher: Activision

Infinifactory

Infinifactory

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

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Zachtronics Industries

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2015?

On August 16, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2015?

On August 16, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2015?

On August 16, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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 August 2015?

August 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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