What happened on Wednesday September 02, 2015?

Here's what happened on September 02, 2015:

• Iran Nuclear Deal Congressional Vote On September 2, 2015, Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland announced her support for President Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran, ensuring the administration had the minimum 34 votes needed in the Senate to uphold the deal. Mikulski's endorsement marked a significant milestone following persistent lobbying by the White House and the State Department amidst strong Republican opposition. source: time.com
• Global Tree Population Study A study published in the journal Nature reveals there are over 3 trillion trees on Earth, significantly more than the previously estimated 400 billion from satellite data. Researchers, led by Thomas Crowther from Yale University, analyzed over 400,000 ground measurements across six continents for a more accurate count. Despite this vast number, humans cut down approximately 15 billion trees annually, resulting in a 46% reduction in global tree count since the dawn of human civilization. source: time.com
• Soyuz Mission to International Space Station A Russian Soyuz TMA-18M rocket successfully launched a crew to the International Space Station, continuing international space exploration efforts.
• Guatemalan President Detained A judge ordered the detention of Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina due to suspected involvement in a significant corruption scandal.
• Turkish Workers Kidnapped in Baghdad During the Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017), 16 Turkish workers were kidnapped in Baghdad by masked men wearing military uniforms, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Obama's Arctic Circle Visit President Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Arctic Circle, specifically traveling to Kotzebue, Alaska.
• Mass Labor Strike in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced significant labor opposition as 150 million workers declared a nationwide strike to protest his proposed labor market reforms.
• Durban to Host 2022 Commonwealth Games South Africa made history by becoming the first African country to host the Commonwealth Games, with Durban selected as the 2022 host city.
• Deadly Paris Apartment Fire French police arrested an arsonist responsible for setting a fire in Paris' 18th arrondissement, which resulted in eight tragic deaths.
• Manipur Land Laws Riots Following the passage of three controversial land laws in Manipur, India, violent riots erupted, resulting in eight deaths and over 30 injuries.
• Murder of Els Borst Revealed The Dutch Public Prosecution Service disclosed that former Deputy Prime Minister Els Borst was killed by 41 stab wounds to her neck, head, and hands on February 8, 2014.

Events in 2015

September 02, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 02, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 02, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $110.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.14
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.92

Exchange Rates on September 02, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.891 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.489 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6532 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4187 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3263 CAD

September 02, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 245th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 2015 can also be written as 9/2/2015 in the US and as 2/9/2015 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 2015 in September 2015 calendar

Famous people died on September 02, 2015:

• Ephraim Engleman

  American rheumatologist, author, and academic (b. 1911).

• Giuseppe Petitto
• Willi Fuggerer

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September 02, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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

September 02, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. The Weeknd - The Hills
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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September 02, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 02, 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 September 02, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 2015.

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Someone born on September 02, 2015 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 23 days old,

or 559 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3918 days old,

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