What Happened on July 1, 2015

Historical Events

  • Greek Credit Crisis: Greece becomes 1st developed country to default on debt to the International Monetary Fund (1.7 billion)
  • US and Cuba announce agreement to re-open embassies and establish full diplomatic ties

Famous Deaths

  • Lawrence Herkimer, American "Grandfather of Cheerleading" (founded National Cheerleading Association, patented the pom-pom), dies at 89
  • Sir Nicholas Winton, British humanitarian ('British Schindler' - saved 669 children from Nazis), dies at 106 [1] [2]
  • Val Doonican [Michael Valentine], Irish singer and entertainer, dies at 88
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights

About July 1, 2015

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • UK #1 Song: Not Letting Go - Tinie Tempah Ft. Jess Glynne