What happened on Thursday July 23, 2015?

Here's what happened on July 23, 2015:

• Turkey launches direct military action against ISIS On July 23, 2015, Turkey officially launched military operations against ISIS in Syria, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in the Syrian conflict. This action aimed to combat the threat posed by ISIS along its border. source: reuters.com
• Turkey grants US access to Incirlik Air Base On July 23, 2015, Turkey agreed to grant the United States access to the Incirlik Air Base for operations against ISIS. This decision was part of a broader strategy to combat terrorism in the region. source: reuters.com
• NASA discovers Kepler-452b: Earth's potential cousin On July 23, 2015, NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, an exoplanet located in the habitable zone of its star, which is similar to Earth. This discovery raised hopes for finding life beyond our solar system. source: nasa.gov
• China Conducts Military Simulation Targeting Taiwan The People's Liberation Army of China performed military exercises simulating an attack on Taiwan's Presidential Office Building, escalating tensions in the cross-strait relationship and demonstrating China's military preparedness.
• Greek Parliament Approves Bailout Package DUPE
• Pearson Sells Financial Times to Nikkei Pearson PLC completed the sale of the Financial Times Group to Nikkei Inc. for £844 million, marking a significant media industry transaction and signaling shifts in global media ownership.
• Lafayette Movie Theater Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurred at the Grand 16 Movie Theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, during a screening of 'Trainwreck'. The incident resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries, sparking renewed discussions about gun violence in the United States.
• Deadly Boat Accident on the Nile A tragic boat accident on Egypt's Nile River resulted in the deaths of at least 35 people, highlighting ongoing maritime safety challenges in the region.

Events in 2015

July 23, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 23, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 23, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.73
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.20
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.27

Exchange Rates on July 23, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9102 EUR
• 1 USD = 123.9 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6444 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3586 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3027 CAD

July 23, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 204th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2015 can also be written as 7/23/2015 in the US and as 23/7/2015 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 2015 in July 2015 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 2015:

• Shigeko Kubota

  Japanese-american sculptor and director (b. 1937).

• Don Oberdorfer

  American journalist, author, and academic (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

July 23, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 12:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 2015

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Someone born on July 23, 2015 is:

10 years 10 months old,

or 130 months and 2 days old,

or 565 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3959 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2015?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 23, 2015.

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