Historical Events
- English author Frederick Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal) reveals that he worked for MI6 for more than 20 years
Event of Interest
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad calls for the removal of then Prime Minister Najib Razak during the second day of street protests
Video Music Awards
Rap artist Kanye West announces he will run for President in 2020 at the MTV Video Music Awards
Famous Weddings
- Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley (34) weds model Ariana Cooper at Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- Brad Anderson, American cartoonist (Marmaduke), dies at 91
- Oliver Sacks, English Neurologist and author (Awakenings), dies at 82
Wes Craven (1939-2015)
American filmmaker (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream), dies at 76
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 30, 2015
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Fight Song - Rachel Platten
