Historical Events
- At Ferguson anniversary of the shooting of unarmed Michael Brown, a man is shot and a state of emergency declared
Famous Weddings
- Russian model Kate Grigorieva (27) weds her boyfriend Alexander in Saint Petersburg, Russia; divorce in 2016
Famous Deaths
- David Nobbs, English comedic writer (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin), dies at 80
- Frank Gifford, American College-Pro Football HOF halfback (USC; 6 × First-team All-Pro, 8 × Pro Bowl; NY Giants) and broadcaster (ABC Monday Night Football), dies at 84
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 9, 2015
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Drag Me Down - One Direction
