What Happened on November 2, 2015

Historical Events

Film Premiere

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth premieres in Berlin

Knighthood

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull scraps Knights and Dames from Australia's honours system


Famous Deaths

  • Colin Welland, British screenwriter (Chariots of Fire) and actor (Straw Dogs), dies at 81
  • David Stock, American composer (Rosewood Reflections), and conductor (Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, 1976-99), dies at 76 [1]
  • Mike Davies, Welsh tennis player, entrepreneur and administrator (ED ATP; GM ITF; Grand Slam Cup creator), dies from mesothelioma at 79
  • Raul Rekow, American percussionist and conguero (Santana, 1976-2013), dies of cancer at 61

About November 2, 2015

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Hills - The Weeknd
  • UK #1 Song: Turn The Music Louder (Rumble) - Kda Ft. Tinie Tempah & Katy B