What Happened on August 6, 2015

Historical Events

Film & TV History

American comedian Jon Stewart hosts late-night talk and satirical news program "The Daily Show" for the last time

  • Eqyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi inaugurates the Suez Canal Expansion at a ceremony in Ismaïlia
  • Republican Presidential nomination race begins with debate between 7 lesser ranked candidates in Cleveland, Ohio
  • World's largest ever Pinball tournament Pinburgh with 700 machines held in Pittsburgh

Famous Deaths

Louise Suggs (1923-2015)

American golfer and co-founder of LPGA (11 major titles, US Open 1949, 52), dies of natural causes at 91

Died in 2015 2015 Highlights

About August 6, 2015

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
  • UK #1 Song: Black Magic - Little Mix