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December 30, 2015

December 30, 2015, was a Wednesday. It was exactly 9 years ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 30, 2015, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Hello" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber

The music charts on December 30, 2015

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Hello - Adele
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Hotline Bling - Drake
  • What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

Facts

This date was 3,288 days ago. Approximately 110 months have passed. It was the 364th day of 2015, in week 53. The decade was the 2010s. There was only one day left in 2015. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 37 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 30, 2015

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Christmas Day of 2015 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. The year is coming to an end, so friends and family are making plans for New Year's Eve. In America, the song "Hello" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier.

People are using the Internet slang phrase "Netflix and chill" as a euphemism for sexual activity. Meanwhile, a gesture called "the dab" has become the latest trend. Sports stars in particular are starting to incorporate the move into their celebrations. The first season of "Making a Murderer" has been released on Netflix, and people are debating whether Steven Avery is innocent or not. Some people are creating petitions and demanding that Avery be released.

Tributes are pouring in for English musician Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, who has passed away after a short battle with cancer. News outlets are reporting that Glee actor Mark Salling has been arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as David Bowie, Angela Raiola, Rob Ford, and Johan Cruyff would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Big Bang Theory", "Chicago Fire", "Power", and "Making a Murderer". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Cities: Skylines", "Mortal Kombat X", "Batman: Arkham Knight", and "Rocket League". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "WordGirl", "Bubble Guppies", and "Paw Patrol".

Popular toys at the moment include Shopkins Small Mart Playset, Cool Baker Magic Mixer, Kidizoom Smartwatch, and Crayola Paint Maker.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 30, 2015, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 30, 2015 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 30, 2015.

  • Christmas Day 2015 has just passed.

    Christmas Day 2015 has just passed

    Christmas Day of 2015 had just passed. Many people were relaxing, meeting up with friends, and spending time with their families.
  • Making a Murderer.

    Making a Murderer

    On December 18th, 2015, the documentary "Making a Murderer" was released on Netflix. Following its release, the case of convicted murderer Steven Avery gained a huge amount of attention.
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    J. J. Abrams' film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was being played in movie theaters at the time. The movie went on to gross over $2 billion dollars.
  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 30, 2015.

  • December 1, 2015: James Charles creates his YouTube channel.
  • December 2, 2015:
    • 14 people are shot dead in a terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.
    • Kylian MbappĂ© makes his first team debut for Monaco.
  • December 6, 2015:
    • Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Justin Bieber releases his song "Love Yourself".
  • December 12, 2015: UFC 194: Conor McGregor knocks out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.
  • December 14, 2015: Eastenders actress Sian Blake is murdered by her partner.
  • December 15, 2015:
    • Jordan Smith wins the ninth season of The Voice.
    • American rapper Desiigner releases his song "Panda".
  • December 17, 2015:
    • Football: Chelsea sack manager Jose Mourinho for the second time.
    • Hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli is arrested for securities fraud.
  • December 18, 2015:
    • Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released in cinemas.
    • The first season of Making a Murderer is released on Netflix.
  • December 19, 2015: Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 20, 2015: Soccer: Bayern Munich announce that Carlo Ancelotti will become their next manager at the end of the season.
  • December 21, 2015:
    • Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from football for eight years.
    • Soccer: Irish winger Damien Duff announces his retirement.
  • December 24, 2015: Rapper Lil Yachty rises to fame after his song "One Night" is used in a viral comedy sketch on YouTube.
  • December 28, 2015: English musician Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister passes away after a short battle with cancer.
  • December 29, 2015: Glee actor Mark Salling is arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
  • This date: December 30, 2015
  • January 8, 2016: Mexican drug lord El Chapo is recaptured following his escape from prison.
  • January 10, 2016:
    • English musician David Bowie passes away after an 18-month battle with cancer.
    • The final episode of "Austin & Ally" is aired on TV.
  • January 11, 2016: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2015 Ballon d'Or.
  • January 12, 2016: The game "Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India" is released.
  • January 13, 2016: It is reported that One Direction's hiatus will be a permanent split.
  • January 14, 2016: English actor Alan Rickman passes away due to pancreatic cancer.
  • January 19, 2016: The song "Out of the Woods" is released by Taylor Swift.
  • January 27, 2016: Rihanna releases her single "Work".
  • January 28, 2016:
    • The WHO announces an outbreak of the Zika virus.
    • Irish DVD rental chain Xtra-Vision closes.
  • January 29, 2016: The movie Kung Fu Panda 3 is released in movie theaters.
Television shows

TV shows in 2015

In December 2015, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 2015.

Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Narcos - Season 1
Narcos - Season 1
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 30, 2015

If you were a kid on December 30, 2015, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2015.

Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Star Wars Battlefront 2015
Star Wars Battlefront
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
FIFA 16 2015
FIFA 16
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World

Were you born on December 30, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 30, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 30.

Meredith Monroe

Meredith Monroe

Actress
Born on December 30, 1969
She turned 46 on this day in 2015.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

Golfer
Born on December 30, 1975
He turned 40 on this day in 2015.

LeBron James

LeBron James

Basketball player
Born on December 30, 1984
He turned 31 on this day in 2015.

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding

Singer
Born on December 30, 1986
She turned 29 on this day in 2015.

V

V

BTS member
Born on December 30, 1995
He turned 20 on this day in 2015.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 30, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 30, 2015 was most likely conceived around April 8, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 30, 2015 is close to September 21, 2016.

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Stats for December 30, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 30, 2015:

  • 3,288 days have passed since this date.
  • 469 weeks have passed.
  • 284,083,200 seconds have passed since December 30, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 331,430,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 146,586,931,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 47,347,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 24,431,155 steps. That's roughly 10,858 miles.
  • 3,408,998 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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