What happened on Saturday August 08, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2015:

• Typhoon Soudelor strikes Taiwan and China On August 8, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor made landfall in Taiwan and later affected parts of China, causing significant damage and leading to evacuations. The storm was one of the strongest to hit the region in years, resulting in widespread disruption. source: bbc.com
• NATO soldier killed in Afghanistan On August 8, 2015, a NATO soldier was killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan. The incident underscored the ongoing risks faced by international forces in the region as they continue to support Afghan security operations. source: reuters.com
• British SAS hostage rescue in Mali On August 8, 2015, British SAS forces conducted a successful operation to rescue hostages in Mali. The mission was part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region and highlighted the UK's commitment to international security. source: bbc.com
• Australia Wins 2015 Rugby Championship Australia clinched the 2015 Rugby Championship with a 27-19 victory over New Zealand in Sydney. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw equaled Irishman Brian O'Driscoll's record for most international rugby caps at 141.
• England Wins 2015 Ashes Series England secured a 3-1 victory in the 2015 Ashes cricket series. Australian captain Michael Clarke announced his retirement following the series conclusion.
• Mass Shooting in Harris County, Texas A tragic shooting incident in Harris County, Texas, resulted in eight fatalities, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the United States. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Multiple Fatalities in Houston, Texas A man was taken into custody by Harris County after six children and two adults were found dead in the vicinity of Houston, Texas.

Events in 2015

August 08, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2015

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August 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.3474 AUD
• 1 USD = 0.9825 CHF
• 1 USD = 16.145 MXN
• 1 EUR = 136.23 JPY
• 1 GBP = 2.0884 AUD

August 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Lokeren : 0 - 0
• Mechelen - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 1
• St Truiden - Oostende : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Red Star : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 1
• Marseille - Caen : 0 - 1
• Montpellier - Angers : 0 - 2
• Nantes - Guingamp : 1 - 0
• Nice - Monaco : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Reading : 2 - 1
• Blackburn - Wolves : 1 - 2
• Bolton - Derby : 0 - 0
• Brentford - Ipswich : 2 - 2
• Cardiff - Fulham : 1 - 1

August 08, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2015 can also be written as 8/8/2015 in the US and as 8/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

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 08, 2015

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Someone born on August 08, 2015 is:

10 years 7 months old,

or 127 months and 28 days old,

or 556 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3893 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2015?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2015.

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