Monday December 21, 2015: on this day

December 21, 2015 was the 355th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 21, 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 21, 2015, who was born and died on December 21, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 2015?


December 21, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2015 can also be written as 12/21/2015 in the US and as 21/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 21, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 2015:

  • 2015 bagram suicide bombing. a suicide-bomb attack was carried out on a joint afghan/u.s. patrol in afghanistan's parwan province. at least six u.s. troops were killed and six more were injured. zabiullah mojahid, the taliban's spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the attack via a tweet.
  • Six u.s. soldiers were killed and six more injured in a suicide bomb attack on an afghan-u.s. joint patrol. the attack was carried out near bagram air base, afghanistan's parwan province. zabiullah mojahid, the taliban's spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the attack via a tweet.
  • After clashes with afghan security forces, taliban forces seized the sangin district of afghanistan's southern helmand province. several people were killed. according to a local official, taliban militants have reportedly entered the local police station with approximately 170 officers.
  • At least three rockets struck kabul's capital. two of them landed in the diplomatic zone near the u.s. embassy building and the other one near the presidential palace complex. there were no reports of any injuries.
  • Terrorism and war in somalia: two people are killed in an attack near el wak, a north-eastern somali village. eyewitnesses claim that a group of kenyan muslims, traveling on a bus, was attacked by al-shabaab insurgents. they refused to split up christian passengers.
  • Near the somali border, at least two people are killed by an attack. eyewitnesses claim that a group of kenyan muslims, traveling on a bus, was attacked by al-shabaab insurgents. they refused to split up christian passengers.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), military intervention against isil: nearly 20 people are killed in the airstrikes that were conducted on mosul, northern iraq.
  • In airstrikes against mosul, northern iraq, around 20 people are killed, including civilians.
  • Turkish president recep tayyip erdan says that military operations will continue in southeast turkey. he also promised that kurdish rebels, (pkk), along with their supporters "will be buried within the trenches they have dug." according to the state-run anadolu agency, at least 115 pkk militants were killed since december 15.
  • Pope francis in his annual prechristmas speech urged the roman curia, cardinals and bishops that direct holy see actions, to use his "catalogue" of virtues, e.g. to be more mature, honest, humble, and sobriety when performing their duties. to treat the 15 curia ailments he described last year, which still plague the vatican, he listed "curial antibiotics".
  • The 32-year-old ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood to the united states food and drug administration (fda), was lifted by the fda. if they have not had sex in the past year, men can donate. this fda position is in line to other countries such as australia and brazil, canada and new zealand. it is also consistent with the rules regarding recent blood transfusions or accidental exposure to blood from another person.
  • Relations between armenia and russia: russia strengthens the armenian-russian joint-run erebuni airport. this is home to the russian 3624th air base with six transport and attack helicopters. according to the russian defence ministry, the mi-24 and mi-8 helicopters were transferred from krasnodar krai, a military base in southern russia, to erebuni in armenia.
  • Russia strengthens the joint armenian and russian-run erebuni airport. it is home to the russian 3624th a base with six attack helicopters and six transport helicopters. according to the russian defence ministry, the mi-24 and mi-8 helicopters were transferred from krasnodar krai, a military base in southern russia, to erebuni in armenia.
  • War in donbass - the european union extends russian sanctions against interference in ukraine for another six months, up to 31 july 2016. because the minsk peace agreements would not be fully implemented by this year's end, the eu claims it is extending sanctions.
  • Slovenian referendum on same-sex marriage, 2015. slovenian voters rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. only 36% of registered voters supported it, while 63% of voters voted against it.
  • Slovenian voters rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in their country. only 36% of registered voters supported it, while 63% of voters opposed it.
  • 2016 united states presidential election. republican party presidential candidates. south carolina senator lindsey graham has ended his campaign for the republican party nomination as president. he has not polled above single digits in either the early voting states or nationally during his campaign.
  • Lindsey graham, a south carolina senator, has ended his campaign for the republican party nomination as president. he has not polled above single digits in either the early voting states or nationally during his campaign.
  • Silvan shalom, the israeli vice prime minister (likud party), resigned due to allegations that he sexually harassed multiple women throughout his career. israel's attorney general has opened an investigation into shalom. he also resigned from his position as interior minister and knesset seat.
  • Future iraqi kurdistan independence referendum. president massoud barzani instructs top party officials to prepare for a referendum on whether or not to seize from iraq. this is a long-standing kurdish desire.
  • President massoud barzani, of iraqi kurdistan, instructs senior party leaders to prepare for a referendum on whether or not to seize from iraq. this is a long-standing kurdish desire.

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December 21, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 21, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.79
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $107.28
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.42
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $135.83

Exchange Rates on December 21, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9163 EUR
  • 1 USD = 121.226 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6718 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3918 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3963 CAD

December 21, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Paderborn - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao B - Lugo : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Man City : 2 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • AEK - Levadeiakos : 1 - 2
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December 21, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

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 21, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 3 months old,

or 99 months and 7 days old,

or 431 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3020 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 2015?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 21, 2015.

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December 21, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 2015:

  • Danni Ashe

    American adult model and entrepreneur.

  • Dejan Brđović
  • Giacinto Caramia
  • Ernesto Mayz Vallenilla
  • Kenzō Ōhashi
  • Elena Fava

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Jakolby Fitzgerald

    Jakolby Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his iconic works that captured the essence of the...

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December 21, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 2015:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 21, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 21, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 21, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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December 21, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 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

December 21, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Inside My Radio

Inside My Radio

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Rhythm, platformer

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

Blackguards 2

Blackguards 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Turn-based tactics, tactical role-playing

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns

Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: NCSOFT

Dr. Langeskov

Dr. Langeskov

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Publisher: Crows Crows Crows

Bloodsports.TV

Bloodsports.TV

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Hero Defense

Publisher: Fatshark

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Who was the US President on December 21, 2015?

On December 21, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 2015?

On December 21, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 2015?

On December 21, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

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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.

Discover how December 2015 calendar looked like.

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