What happened on Friday August 28, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 28, 2015:

• India-Pakistan Border Conflict in Kashmir Intense cross-border gunfire between Indian and Pakistani border guards in the disputed Kashmir region led to nine civilian casualties and 63 injuries, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations.
• European Migration Crisis: Tragic Migrant Van Deaths In a devastating incident on the Austrian highway, at least 71 migrants were found dead in a van. Hungarian authorities arrested three individuals in connection with these deaths, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis of refugee transportation.
• Iraqi Civil War: Deadly Car Bomb Attack In Baghdad, police attempted to defuse a car bomb in a station parking lot, resulting in a tragic outcome of six officers killed and ten more injured, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in Iraq.
• Colombia-Venezuela Diplomatic Tensions Diplomatic relations between Colombia and Venezuela deteriorate as both countries recall their respective ambassadors following a Venezuelan crackdown against Colombian migrants.
• South Sudanese Civil War: Peace Agreement Tensions Ongoing conflict in South Sudan escalates as rebels and Sudan People's Liberation Army trade accusations of violating recently signed peace agreements, demonstrating the fragile nature of diplomatic efforts in the region.
• New Mexico Secretary of State Faces Criminal Charges Dianna Duran, New Mexico's Secretary of State, is charged with 64 criminal counts, including fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, in a significant political corruption case.
• Tropical Storm Erika Devastates Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reports catastrophic damage from Tropical Storm Erika, which killed at least 12 people and left over 20 missing. The storm dropped nearly 12 inches of rain in 10 hours, causing severe flooding and mudslides.
• Tropical Storm Erika Threatens Florida Florida Governor Rick Scott declares a State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Erika approaches the Gulf Coast. With maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and potential weakening, special concern is focused on Tampa Bay's vulnerable areas.
• Turkey-PKK Conflict: Journalists Arrested Turkish authorities arrest two British journalists covering unrest in southeastern Turkey, raising concerns about press freedom in the region's ongoing conflict.
• World Championships in Athletics: Women's 200m Final Elaine Thompson defeats Dafne Schippers in the Women's 200m finals at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, marking a significant moment in track and field.
• Chemical Exposure Tragedy in Chinese Paper Mill A central China paper mill experiences a fatal chemical exposure incident, resulting in seven deaths and two injuries, highlighting industrial safety concerns.
• Journalists Arrested in Morocco Two French journalists were arrested by Moroccan authorities on allegations of attempting to blackmail King Mohammed VI, creating diplomatic tension between France and Morocco.
• Vietnam Presidential Amnesty President Truong Tan Sung signs directives granting amnesty to 18,539 prison inmates, including those convicted of serious crimes like murder and rape, but notably excluding political prisoners.
• UN Recommends Banning Potentially Racist School Material The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination suggests that Costa Rica ban 'Cocori' from schools due to its perceived racist connotations, addressing cultural sensitivity in educational materials.
• US Music Chart Topper The number 1 song in the United States on August 28, 2015, was 'Cheerleader' by OMI, representing the popular music landscape of the time.

Events in 2015

August 28, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 2015

August 28, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 28, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.71
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.75

Exchange Rates on August 28, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.894 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.703 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6496 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3925 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3198 CAD

August 28, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Charleroi : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Sandhausen : 4 - 1
• Heidenheim - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 1
• Union Berlin - RB Leipzig : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal - Espanol : 3 - 1

August 28, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2015 can also be written as 8/28/2015 in the US and as 28/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 28, 2015:

• Al Arbour

  Al Arbour was a legendary ice hockey coach and player, best known for his successful tenure with the New York Islanders, where he led the...

• Mark Krasniqi

  Kosovan ethnographer, poet, and translator (b. 1920).

• Paolo Mantegazza

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August 28, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MO - Lean On
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

August 28, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 2015 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

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 28, 2015

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Someone born on August 28, 2015 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 16 days old,

or 506 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2015?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 28, 2015.

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