What happened on Saturday August 08, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2015:

• Typhoon Soudelor Strikes Taiwan and China Typhoon Soudelor caused significant damage in Taiwan, killing at least four people and leaving 64 others missing. The typhoon then hit mainland China's Fujian province, leading to the evacuation of 250,000 people from Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
• NATO Soldier Killed in Afghanistan During the ongoing War in Afghanistan, a NATO soldier was killed in an overnight attack on Camp Integrity in Kabul. Eight support staff were also killed, and two Taliban insurgents were wounded in the incident.
• British SAS Hostage Rescue in Mali British Special Air Service (SAS) forces successfully rescued hostages in central Mali after an armed attack on a hotel that had resulted in at least seven victims.
• Australia Wins 2015 Rugby Championship Australia clinched the 2015 Rugby Championship with a 27-19 victory over New Zealand in Sydney. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw equaled Irishman Brian O'Driscoll's record for most international rugby caps at 141.
• England Wins 2015 Ashes Series England secured a 3-1 victory in the 2015 Ashes cricket series. Australian captain Michael Clarke announced his retirement following the series conclusion.
• Mass Shooting in Harris County, Texas A tragic shooting incident in Harris County, Texas, resulted in eight fatalities, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the United States.
• Multiple Fatalities in Houston, Texas A man was taken into custody by Harris County after six children and two adults were found dead in the vicinity of Houston, Texas.

Events in 2015

August 08, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2015

August 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.3474 AUD
• 1 USD = 0.9825 CHF
• 1 USD = 16.145 MXN
• 1 EUR = 136.23 JPY
• 1 GBP = 2.0884 AUD

August 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Lokeren : 0 - 0
• Mechelen - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 1
• St Truiden - Oostende : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Red Star : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 1
• Marseille - Caen : 0 - 1
• Montpellier - Angers : 0 - 2
• Nantes - Guingamp : 1 - 0
• Nice - Monaco : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Reading : 2 - 1
• Blackburn - Wolves : 1 - 2
• Bolton - Derby : 0 - 0
• Brentford - Ipswich : 2 - 2
• Cardiff - Fulham : 1 - 1

August 08, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2015 can also be written as 8/8/2015 in the US and as 8/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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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 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 04:12 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2015

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Someone born on August 08, 2015 is:

9 years 9 months old,

or 117 months and 6 days old,

or 509 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3567 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2015?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2015.

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