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What was happening in the world during 2015?
April 25 – A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal and causes 8,857 deaths in Nepal, 130 in India, 27 in China and 4 in Bangladesh with a total of 9,018 deaths. April 29 – The World Health Organization (WHO) declares that rubella has been eradicated from the Americas.
What economic event happened in 2015?
Timeline: The Major Economic Events of 2015
- JANUARY – Euro crashes against the Swiss Franc.
- FEBRUARY – China’s 5-year-low inflation signifies weak demand.
- MARCH – Yuan Drops to Two-Year Low as PBOC Rate Cut Boosts China Stocks.
- APRIL – US Nonfarm payrolls posts lowest numbers, with employment change of only 126k sparks.
What is 2015 known?
Here is a list of some of the biggest news stories of 2015.
- Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris.
- Germanwings Plane Crash.
- Deaths by Police Officers.
- Amtrak Train Crash.
- Prison Escape in New York.
- Charleston Church Shooting.
- On-Air Shooting in Virginia.
- Major Murder Trials.
What big events happened in 2013?
United States government re-opens
- Lance Armstrong.
- President Obama is inaugurated.
- Russia meteor explodes near Chelyabinsk.
- North Korea continues missile and nuclear tests.
- EF-5 tornado hits Moore, Oklahoma.
- Turkey anti-government protests.
- Sarin gas attacks against citizens of Syria.
- garment factory in Bangladesh collapses.
What happened in the stock market 2015?
On August 18, 2015, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 33 points. On August 19, 2015, it lost 0.8% and on August 20, 2015, it lost 2.1%. A steep selloff then occurred on August 21, 2015, when the DJIA fell 531 points (3.12%), bringing the 3-day loss to 1,300 points.
What happened June 27th 2015?
Saturday, June 27, 2015 In June 2015, a divided U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic victory for gay rights, ruling 5-4 that same-sex couples had the right to marry nationwide, overturning bans in 14 states.
What was happening in July 2015?
Cuba and U.S. Agree to Open Embassies (July 1): Cuba and the U.S. reach an agreement to open embassies in Washington D.C. and Havana. U.S. Beats Japan in Women’s World Cup (July 5): In the 2015 Women’s World Cup Final in Vancouver, British Columbia, the U.S. rout Japan, 5-2.
What big events happened in 2014?
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2014
- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappears.
- Scotland Votes to Remain Part of the United Kingdom.
- Eurozone Economies Falter—Again.
- Pro-Democracy Protests Erupt in Hong Kong.
- Narendra Modi Wins in India.
- Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Stall.
- Oil Prices Crash.
What was the biggest news event in 2015?
The Biggest News Events of 2015. On January 11, a crowd rallies around the Place de la République in Paris in support of the victims of the “Charlie Hebdo” attack. Here is a sampling of the defining movements, decisions, policies and tragedies that made headlines—and history—this year.
What was the world events that mattered most in 2015?
The World Events That Mattered Most in 2015 China built islands, Putin attacked Syria, and refugees flooded Europe.
What was the most important thing in 2015?
What a time…to be alive! With the close of one year and start of another, we can look back at an exciting news reel for 2015. From scandals, to music, to terrorism, this year has brought us news and events that will affect many beyond the time span of one year, but rather a lifetime.
What was the biggest aviation story of 2015?
A major aviation mystery in 2015 differed from the series of crashes the previous year in that the plane’s recording device led investigators to a suspect shortly after the deadly crash: the co-pilot.