Tuesday July 29, 2008: on this day

July 29, 2008 was the 211th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 29, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 29, 2008, who was born and died on July 29, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Spooks: Code 9) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 29th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 29, 2008?


July 29, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 211th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2008 can also be written as 7/29/2008 in the US and as 29/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 2008:

  • Merrill lynch, a wall street brokerage and investment bank merrill lynch, reports that it will write down us$5.7 billion in third quarter due to high-risk debt.
  • Southern california is struck by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake. it can be felt from los angeles to san diego, and slightly in las vegas.
  • After assurances by the government of iraq regarding the independence of iraq's olympic committee, the international olympic committee lifted its ban on iraqi athletes taking part in the beijing olympics.
  • Seven charges related to ted stevens' conduct as a senator of the united states are brought against him.
  • After disagreements between developing and developed nations regarding access to agricultural markets, the world trade organisation trade negotiations in geneva were canceled.
  • The execution of army private ronald a. is approved by president george w. bush. gray was convicted of multiple rapes, and murders in 1988. this is the first american military execution since 1961. he is expected to appeal further before being executed.
  • Australia's government has ended its compulsory detention of all asylum seekers.
  • Turkey bombs kurdistan workers party positions in northern iraq, killing many guerillas just two days after the istanbul bombings of 2008. turkey claims that the pkk was responsible.
  • Los angeles, california: a magnitude 5.4 earthquake is felt approximately two miles (3km) southwest of chino hills. it can be felt in los angeles, san diego, and las vegas, nevada.

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July 29, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $156.55
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.52
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.54

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.15 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0237 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0467 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8257 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 168.55 JPY
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July 29, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 29th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 29, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Who was born on July 29, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

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July 29, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months

or 817 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5722 days old,

if you were born on July 29, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 2008?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 29, 2008.

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July 29, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 2008:

  • Merville Honeyman

    Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in marine ecology.

  • Bruce Edward Ivins

    American scientist and bio-defense researcher (b. 1946).

  • Ishmeet Singh Sodhi

    Indian playback singer (born 1989).

  • Mate Parlov
  • Debbie Boostrom
  • Óscar Golden

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Vincen van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his iconic works like 'Starry Night'.

  • Imagine Van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for 'Starry Night'.

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July 29, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 29, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Take A Bow
  3. - Forever
  4. - Lollipop
  5. - Viva La Vida youtube

July 29, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 29, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Teenage Love Affair
  4. - I Luv Your Girl
  5. - Take A Bow

July 29, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 29, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 29, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Para Siempre
  4. - Tu Adios No Mata
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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July 29, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Stiller

Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Mirrors

Mirrors

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Alexandre Aja

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Cameron Boyce

Country: United States of America

July 29, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 29, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

July 29, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 29, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder by Vincent Bugliosi

The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder

By:

Vincent Bugliosi, a famed Charles Manson prosecutor, is the author of the most powerful, explosive and thought-provoking book in his long and distinguished career.

Sail by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Sail

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THE SIZZLING #1 Best Seller #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune#1 Washington Post#1 Wall Street Journal#1 USA Today#1 NewsdayAmerica's #1 bestselling thriller author, James Patterson tells his most thrilling, dramatic tale yet.

Tribute by Nora Roberts

Tribute

By:

**This is the Read Pink edition. Penguin Group (USA), launched a new initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2010.

What Happened by Scott McClellan

What Happened

By:

McClellan offers a refreshingly clear view of what happened in this book. He wrote it with no other agenda than to record his experiences, insights, and observations for the benefit historians.

Rules Of Deception by Christopher Reich

Rules Of Deception

By:

New York Times Bestseller Dr. Jonathan Ransom is a surgeon with Doctors Without Borders. He is climbing in Switzerland Alps with Emma when he falls into a crevasse.

July 29, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 29, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Art Style: AQUIA

Art Style: AQUIA

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Bigfoot: Collision Course

Bigfoot: Collision Course

Platform: Windows, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Zoo Games

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: fighting

Publisher: JP / EU Bandai; NA / AUS Atari

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Platform: PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

Adventure Rock

Adventure Rock

Platform: PC

Genre: First-person adventure Educational

Publisher: BBC and Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep

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Who was the US President on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for July 2008?

July 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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