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March 2, 2015

March 2, 2015, was a Monday. It was 9 years, 8 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on March 2, 2015?

  • Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 2, 2015:

  • United States: "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
  • United Kingdom: "Love Me like You Do" by Ellie Goulding

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 2, 2015

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  • Take Me To Church - Hozier
  • FourFiveSeconds - Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney
  • Sugar - Maroon 5
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.
Focus

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Focus" was at the top of the box office on March 2, 2015.

Facts

This date was 3,555 days ago. Approximately 119 months have passed. It was the 61st day of 2015, in week 10. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 40 seasons of weather since then.

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Discussion about this date:

Ole

Reddit was filled with guys trying to excuse or justify Johnson's behavior. Many of them questioned whether the girl had lied about her age or something. Then, it came to light that she had mentioned her age to Johnson in a text message.
Posted on Jun 2, 2024 22:49


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Take me back to March 2, 2015

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, March 2, 2015. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In America, the song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars is at the top of the singles charts, while "Love Me like You Do" by Ellie Goulding is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Focus is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier.

In Ireland, the trial of architect Graham Dwyer for the murder of Elaine O'Hara is receiving widespread media attention. The 2015 Cricket World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand. A photograph of "The Dress" has become a viral Internet sensation as people argue over whether the dress is colored "black and blue" or "white and gold".

Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83. Disgraced rock singer Gary Glitter has just been sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempted rape and indecent assault. On Netflix, season three of House of Cards has just been released.

Chelsea have just won the 2015 Football League Cup by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0. The world of soccer is in shock following the arrest of Sunderland winger Adam Johnson on suspicion of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Terry Pratchett, Sawyer Sweeten, Ben E. King, and B.B. King would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Once Upon a Time", "Chicago Fire", "Hannibal", and "Black-ish". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Minecraft", "Watchdogs", "Far Cry 4", and "Dying Light". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "WordGirl", "Bubble Guppies", and "Wallykazam!".

Popular toys at the moment include Thomas and Friends toys, Farm Mash-Up, LEGO Minecraft, and Minecraft action figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 2, 2015, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 2, 2015 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 2, 2015.

  • "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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on March 2, 2015.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 2, 2015.

  • January 31, 2015: Australia defeat South Korea 2-1 to win the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
  • February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX occurs at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona: The New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks and Katy Perry performs at the halftime show.
  • February 2, 2015: Rapper "The Jacka" is shot dead in Oakland, California.
  • February 3, 2015:
    • Bob Dylan releases his album "Shadows in the Night".
    • Actor Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard are married in the Bahamas.
    • The song "King" is released by British trio Years & Years.
  • February 6, 2015:
    • The 2015 Six Nations Rugby Championship begins.
    • The film "SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water" is released in movie theaters.
  • February 8, 2015:
    • The Ivory Coast win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Ghana 9-8 on penalties.
    • The first episode of "Better Call Saul" is aired.
  • February 10, 2015: Comedian Jon Stewart announces that he will be leaving The Daily Show.
  • February 13, 2015: The film "Fifty Shades of Grey" is released in movie theaters.
  • February 14, 2015: The 2015 Cricket World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand.
  • February 17, 2015:
    • Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is released.
    • Total War: Attila is released.
  • February 19, 2015: The final episode of "Two and a Half Men" is aired.
  • February 22, 2015:
    • Eddie Redmayne wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role of Stephen Hawking in the movie The Theory of Everything.
    • Brie Larson wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Joy Newsome in the movie Room.
  • February 26, 2015: The dress: A picture of a white and gold dress became an Internet sensation on this date.
  • February 27, 2015:
    • Rock singer Gary Glitter is sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempted rape and indecent assault.
    • Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy passes away.
  • March 1, 2015: Soccer: Chelsea win the 2015 League Cup final after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0.
  • This date: March 2, 2015
  • March 10, 2015:
    • Madonna releases her album "Rebel Heart".
    • It is reported that Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended from Top Gear after a "fracas" with one of the show's producers.
    • Blurred Lines: A jury rules that singers Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied the Marvin Gaye song "Got To Give It Up".
    • Wiz Khalifa releases the song "See You Again"—a tribute to actor Paul Walker.
  • March 12, 2015:
    • American chef Cristie Schoen and her husband J.T. Codd are murdered in Leicester, North Carolina.
    • The investment app Robinhood is launched.
    • The jihadist group ISIS annexes Boko Haram.
    • Author Terry Pratchett passes away.
  • March 14, 2015: It is confirmed that Kylie Jenner and rapper Tyga are dating.
  • March 17, 2015:
    • The movie "Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension" is released.
    • Battlefield Hardline is released.
    • The video game Final Fantasy Type-0 is released.
  • March 20, 2015:
    • The last episode of the musical TV series "Glee" is aired.
    • Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser passes away at the age of 84.
    • Jess Glynne releases the song "Hold My Hand".
  • March 23, 2015:
    • British singer Lil' Chris commits suicide at the age of 24.
    • James Corden becomes the new host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS.
  • March 24, 2015: 150 people lose their lives after a co-pilot on Germanwings Flight 9525 deliberately crashes the aircraft into the French Alps.
  • March 25, 2015:
    • It is announced that Zayn Malik has left One Direction.
    • Jeremy Clarkson is sacked by the BBC.
  • March 26, 2015: Video streaming app Periscope is launched.
  • March 27, 2015: Irish crime: Graham Dwyer is convicted of the murder of Elaine O'Hara.
  • March 29, 2015: Wrestlemania 31: Seth Rollins cashes in his Money in the Bank contract before defeating Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship.
  • March 30, 2015: The Prodigy's album "The Day Is My Enemy" is released.
  • March 31, 2015: Sony shuts down the the virtual 3D social gaming platform "PlayStation Home" after six years.
Television shows

TV shows in 2015

Television shows that people were watching in March 2015:

TV shows from March 2015.

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.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 2, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

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
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wander Over Yonder
Wander Over Yonder
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2015.

Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
Far Cry 4 2014
Far Cry 4
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Assassin's Creed: Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The Evil Within 2014
The Evil Within
Alien: Isolation 2014
Alien: Isolation
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 2014
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 2014
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
FIFA 15 2014
FIFA 15

Were you born on March 2, 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 March 2, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 2.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Former Soviet leader Deceased
Born on March 2, 1931
He turned 84 on this day in 2015.

Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Singer Deceased
Born on March 2, 1950
She was not alive on this date.

Scott La Rock

Scott La Rock

Hip-Hop DJ Deceased
Born on March 2, 1962
He was not alive on this date.

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Singer
Born on March 2, 1962
He turned 53 on this day in 2015.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Actor
Born on March 2, 1968
He turned 47 on this day in 2015.

Method Man

Method Man

Rapper
Born on March 2, 1971
He turned 44 on this day in 2015.

Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Singer
Born on March 2, 1977
He turned 38 on this day in 2015.

Lance Cade

Lance Cade

Wrestler Deceased
Born on March 2, 1981
He was not alive on this date.

Robert Iler

Robert Iler

Actor
Born on March 2, 1985
He turned 30 on this day in 2015.

Savannah LaBrant

Savannah LaBrant

Internet personality
Born on March 2, 1993
She turned 22 on this day in 2015.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on March 2, 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 March 2, 2015 was most likely conceived around June 9, 2014.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 2, 2015 is close to November 23, 2015.

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Stats for March 2, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 2, 2015:

  • 3,555 days have passed since this date.
  • 507 weeks have passed.
  • 307,152,000 seconds have passed since March 2, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 358,344,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 158,490,432,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 51,192,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 26,415,072 steps. That's roughly 11,740 miles.
  • 3,685,824 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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