What happened on Monday August 03, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 03, 2015:

• Syrian civil war tragedy in Ariha On August 3, 2015, airstrikes in the town of Ariha, Syria, resulted in significant civilian casualties, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The strikes were part of the ongoing conflict involving various factions, including government forces and rebel groups. This incident underscored the devastating impact of the Syrian civil war on local populations. source: bbc.com
• Puerto Rico defaults on debt payments On August 3, 2015, Puerto Rico announced it would default on $58 million in debt payments, marking a significant moment in its ongoing financial crisis. The island's government cited a lack of funds and the need to prioritize essential services as reasons for the default. This event highlighted the severe economic challenges facing Puerto Rico at the time. source: reuters.com
• Deadly monsoon floods in India On August 3, 2015, heavy monsoon rains led to severe flooding in several states in India, resulting in numerous fatalities and widespread displacement. The floods affected infrastructure, agriculture, and local communities, prompting emergency responses from the government. This natural disaster highlighted the challenges posed by seasonal monsoons in the region. source: bbc.com
• Aurora Shooting Penalty Eligibility In a significant legal development, the jury unanimously confirmed that James Eagan Holmes remains eligible for the death penalty following his conviction in the 2012 Aurora shooting.
• Isabel Allende Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom Renowned Chilean-born author Isabel Allende was honored with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, recognizing her significant cultural contributions.
• Nokia Maps Acquisition by German Automakers Nokia sold its mapping technology to a consortium of German luxury car manufacturers (BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz) for 2.8 billion Euros, marking a significant technology transfer in the automotive industry.
• Katie Ledecky Breaks World Record American swimmer Katie Ledecky set a new world record in the 1,500m freestyle at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia, with a remarkable time of 15:27.71.
• HSBC Sells Brazilian Banking Operations HSBC, a major British banking institution, agreed to sell its Brazilian banking operations to Banco Bradesco for $5.2 billion, signaling a strategic restructuring of its international portfolio.
• Inbee Park Wins British Open Women's Golf South Korean golfer Inbee Park secured her 7th major title at the British Open, shooting an impressive final round of 65 (-7) and winning by 3 strokes over compatriot Ko Jin-young.
• Building Collapse in Thane, India A fifty-year-old building in Thane, India, collapsed following heavy rains, killing at least twelve people and potentially trapping many more in the rubble.
• Crane Accident in Netherlands A construction incident in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, saw two cranes flip and crash into houses, injuring twenty people during the installation of the Julianabrug section.

Events in 2015

August 03, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 2015

Your poster from August 03, 2015

August 03, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 03, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $121.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.70

Exchange Rates on August 03, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9127 EUR
• 1 USD = 123.978 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6415 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3746 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3153 CAD

August 03, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• RB Leipzig - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nancy - Tours : 0 - 0

August 03, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 215th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2015 can also be written as 8/3/2015 in the US and as 3/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 2015:

• Jef Murray

  American artist and author (b. 1960).

• Mel Farr

  American football player and businessman (b. 1944).

• Johanna Quandt

  German businesswoman (b. 1926).

• Robert Conquest
• Coleen Gray
• Margot Loyola

Famous people who died in 2015

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August 03, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

August 03, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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August 03, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 10:49 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 03, 2015

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Someone born on August 03, 2015 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 2 days old,

or 556 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3898 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2015?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 03, 2015.

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