Tuesday June 24, 2008: on this day

June 24, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 176th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 2008 can also be written as 6/24/2008 in the US and as 24/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on June 24, 2008:

• As pope benedict xvi's representative, the colombian cardinal dario castrillonhoyos is pressing traditionalist society of st. pius x for five conditions. these include respecting the pope and his authority as part of a reconciliation deal.
• The plans for dubai's first swirling skyscraper are revealed. each floor rotates up to once per hour, creating a dynamic profile on the skyline.
• Eight people are killed and 10 others injured in a bomb attack on a baghdad office building. the attack was blamed by the u.s. military on rogue shia muslim militia members. although the attack was a suicide bombing, the u.s. military is currently investigating claims that a bomb was placed in the building.
• The national assembly of niger votes for hama amadou, former prime minister, to face graft charges.
• Franz josef jung, german minister of defence, announced plans to send a thousand more troops to afghanistan.
• Typhoon fengshen, 2008 pacific typhoon season: philippines
• Divers find bodies at the wreck of the mv princess of the stars’' off the philippine coast, but no signs of survivors.
• 2008 economic crisis: the economic and social research institute of ireland (esri), says that ireland is currently in a recession. this is the first time the country has been in this state in 25 years. it predicts that the economy will experience positive growth in 2009, and normal growth by 2010.
• After a three-day trip to israel, the west bank and israel, a security guard in israel shoots himself.
• Mexico city authorities sack 17 officers of police for their involvement in the stampede at a nightclub that resulted in 12 deaths.
• To protect everglades protected lands, the u.s. state florida purchased 187,000 acres from us sugar corporation.
• 2008 pacific typhoon season: typhoon fengshen in the philippines. divers find bodies in the wreck of the mv princess of the stars, but no survivors.

June 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 24, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.53
• Apple AAPL: opens at $172.06
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.08

Exchange Rates on June 24, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0119 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0411 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8702 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.87 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 12:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:

• Mick Fleetwood

  Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.

• Mindy Kaling

  American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.

• Minka Kelly

  Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.

• Nancy Allen

  Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.

• Joe Penny

  British-american tv and film actor.

• Michele Lee

  American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.

• Peter Weller

  American actor.

• Iain Glen

  Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...

• Carla Gallo

  American actress.

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You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 2 days old,

or 826 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5785 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 2008?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 24, 2008.

Famous people died on June 24, 2008:

• Gerhard Ringel

  Austrian mathematician and academic (b. 1919).

• Ira Tucker

  American gospel singer (the dixie hummingbirds), (born in 1925).

• Leonid Hurwicz
• Ruth Cardoso
• Dino Crescentini
• Viktor Kuz'kin
• Phil Martin
• Józef Szajna

What famous deaths happened on June 24th?

Famous deaths on June 24th:

• Eli Wallach

  American actor, tv and stage actor.

• Jackie Gleason

  American comedian.

• David Tomlinson

  Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

• Brian Keith

  American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

• Paul Winchell

  American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).

• Hibari Misora

  Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).

• Kabir

  Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.

• Alveria Matarazzo

  Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.

• Azarria Pitts

  Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

• Xaivier Herbert

  Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 24th

Holidays on June 24, 2008:

• Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
• Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
• Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
• Quarter days in England
• Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
• FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
• Day of Indian in Peru
• Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
• St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
• Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru

Observances on June 24, 2008:

• International Day of Women in Diplomacy

June 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 2008 was Viva La Vida by Coldplay, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
2. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
5. Rihanna - Take A Bow

June 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
4. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
5. Chris Brown - Take You Down

June 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 24, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
3. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
4. Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
5. German Montero - Amantes Escondidos