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
- #1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
- #1 Song: Black Magic - Little Mix