Wednesday February 18, 2015: on this day

February 18, 2015 was the 49th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 18, 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 February 18, 2015, who was born and died on February 18, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. X Company) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 2015?


February 18, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 2015 can also be written as 2/18/2015 in the US and as 18/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 2015:

  • Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 70 syrian army soldiers have been killed and more than 80 rebels were injured in fighting in aleppo.
  • At least two people are killed and six injured by a bomb that was planted in a shi'ite mosque located in rawalpindi, pakistan.
  • Boko haram: nigeria's army claims that it has killed 300 militants in northeastern nigeria. (bbc). a warplane crashes into a funeral in niger, killing 30 civilians.
  • According to the nigerian army, 300 militants were killed in northeast nigeria.
  • 30 civilians are killed when a warplane strikes a funeral in niger.
  • Japan post purchases toll holdings, an australian transport company, for a$6.5 billion.
  • 2014-15 australian region cyclone season: the australian bureau of meteorology predicts that a low pressure system in coral sea will become tropical cyclone marcia within the next 24 hours. this could bring heavy rain to south east queensland and the possibility of flooding. (the age.) tropical cyclone lam increases to category 3 as it moves towards arnhem land in the northern territory.
  • According to the australian bureau of meteorology, a low pressure system in coral sea will become tropical cyclone marcia within the next 24 hours. this could bring heavy rain to south east queensland and the possibility of flooding.
  • As it heads towards arnhem land in the northern territory, tropical cyclone lam becomes category 3.
  • An avalanche in istanbul, turkey causes the closure of istanbul ataturk airport. 300 turkish airlines flights are cancelled. the bosphorus strait is also closed to shipping.
  • Islamic state: the united nations security council meets in order to discuss the recent executions of 21 coptic christians from libya.
  • David hicks, an australian citizen, wins an appeal before the u.s. court of military commission review to overturn his 2007 conviction for material support of terrorism at guantanamo bay.
  • Alex yucel, a swede from sweden, pleaded guilty to the united states for distributing blackshades software which was used to hack into over 500,000 computers around the world.
  • Robert van winkle, aka vanilla ice, is being held in florida for grand theft and burglary.
  • After allegations that gunawan had been involved in a bribery scheme, the president of indonesia joko wododo has decided to drop his nomination for budi gunawan to be the chief of national police.
  • The government of india has approved the construction of six nuclear submarines and seven stealth frigates for the indian navy.
  • Prokopis pavlopoulos is elected president of greece by the hellenic parliament.
  • The moldovan parliament appoints a government consisting of chiril gaburici, the prime minister, and a legislative support from the pldm/pdm and pcrm.

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February 18, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 18, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $127.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.29
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.86

Exchange Rates on February 18, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8768 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.717 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6475 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2796 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2452 CAD

February 18, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leyton Orient - Bradford : 0 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Ergotelis - Panionios : 2 - 2
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February 18, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 18, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 06:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 2015.

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Who was born on February 18, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months and 6 days old,

or 479 weeks

or 3353 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 2015?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 18, 2015.

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February 18, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 2015:

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Lavaris Sinclair

    Lavaris Sinclair was a British novelist who wrote acclaimed historical fiction novels set in the Victorian era.

  • Cleston Simmons

    Cleston Simmons was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Shamond Fitzgerald

    Shamond Fitzgerald was a British novelist who wrote acclaimed historical fiction novels.

  • Donevan Sinclair

    Donevan Sinclair was a Scottish novelist who wrote several acclaimed historical fiction novels.

  • Elchanan Heilprin

    Czechoslovakian-born english rabbi (b. 1920 or 1922).

  • Claude Criquielion
  • Dante Notaristefano
  • Cass Ballenger
  • Jerome Kersey
  • Liu Jianli
  • Franco Montagna
  • Al'bert Val'tin

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Dantonio Michelangelo

    Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Galileah Michelangelo

    Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Maycol Angelo

    Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.

  • Rodert Oppenheimer

    Rodert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

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February 18, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 2015:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 18, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Uptown Funk!
  2. - Thinking Out Loud
  3. - Take Me To Church
  4. - Sugar
  5. - Blank Space

February 18, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - FourFiveSeconds
  2. - I Don't Mind
  3. - Only
  4. - I Don't F**k With You
  5. - 7/11

February 18, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 18, 2015 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 18, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Yo Tambien
  5. - Travesuras

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February 18, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 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

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

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

February 18, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Nightwatch

Nightwatch

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ole Bornedal

Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Joe Nussbaum

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

February 18, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Descent by Tim Johnston

Descent

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A Breakout NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerA USA Today BestsellerAn Indie National Bestseller"Outstanding . . . There was a time when you had to make a choice between a great story or a great piece.

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Yes Please

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you like to spend time with the woman who made you laugh on Saturday Night Live and in films such as Baby Mama, Blades of Glory and They Came Together? Are you daydreaming about …

Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman

Trigger Warning

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This third collection of short fiction, which follows Smoke and Mirrors and Fragile Things, is the #1 New York Times bestseller and multiple award-winning author Neil Gaiman. It includes an exclusive American Gods story called "Black Dog", written only for …

Humans Of New York by Brandon Stanton

Humans Of New York

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Based on the blog that has more than four million followers, a beautiful collection of photos and stories that capture the spirit of a city is now the #1.

The Escape by David Baldacci

The Escape

By:

David Baldacci, one of the most well-known and widely read storytellers in the world, is David Baldacci. He captivated readers with his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day, and The Forgotten.

February 18, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 18, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jelly Jump

Jelly Jump

Platform: Mobile

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Ketchapp

Armikrog

Armikrog

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

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Versus Evil

In Verbis Virtus

In Verbis Virtus

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure, Puzzle

Publisher: Indomitus Games

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sandbox game

Publisher: Nintendo

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on February 18, 2015?

On February 18, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 2015?

On February 18, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 2015?

On February 18, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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 February 2015?

February 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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