Wednesday April 30, 2008: on this day

April 30, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 2008 can also be written as 4/30/2008 in the US and as 30/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on April 30, 2008:

• Russian scientists have confirmed that two skeletal remains discovered near ekaterinburg in russia were the remains of alexei nikolaevich and tsarevich (russia)
• Standard poor's raises brazil's long-term sovereign credit rating to bbb-. this marks the first time that brazil's foreign currency debt has been given an investment grade rating.
• War on terrorism
• According to the united states department of state's annual terrorist report, al-qaeda has reconstituted some of its operational capabilities pre-9/11 in the federally administered tribal areas of pakistan.
• According to the report, terrorist attacks in afghanistan have increased by 16% due to resurgent activities of al-qaeda/the taliban.
• Economy of the united states
• To deal with increasing budget deficits, the bush administration has brought back the one-year treasury bill.
• Due to an increase in exports, the united states' economy expands at an annualized rate 0.6 percent.
• The federal reserve system has reduced interest rates in the united states by 25% to 2%.
• After a siege in kabul, afghanistan by afghan security forces, two taliban militants, including a mother and her child, were killed.
• Hp labs announces creation of the memristor. it is sometimes called the fourth fundamental electronic element. leon chua first predicted the memristor in 1971. this discovery could have an enormous impact on computing and electronics. it joins the basic electronic elements resistor, capacitor and inductor.
• War on terrorism. the annual united states department of state report on terrorist activity states that al-qaeda has "reconstituted some of their pre-9/11 operational capabilities in the federally administered tribal areas of pakistan." usa today. the report states that terrorist attacks in afghanistan have increased by 16% due to the resurgent activities of al-qaeda/the taliban.
• Economy of the united states: to deal with growing budget deficits, the bush administration has brought back the one-year treasury bill. the united states' economy expands at an annualized rate 0.6 percent, mainly due to an increase in exports. (the new york times). the federal reserve system reduces interest rates in the united states by 25% to 2 percent.
• Two skeletal remains found near yekaterinburg, russia are confirmed by russian scientists to be the remains of alexei and anastasia, two of the children of the last tsar of russia, whose entire family was executed at yekaterinburg by the bolsheviks.

April 30, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 30, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $176.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.34

Exchange Rates on April 30, 2008:

• 1 USD = 103.97 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0063 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0351 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9885 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.38 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:09 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 2008

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Famous people born on April 30, 2008:

• Bella Blu

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

• Cloris Leachman

  American actress.

• Duke Ellington

  Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

• Travis Scott

  Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

• Gal Gadot

  Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

• Nicolas Hulot

  French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

• Johnny Galecki

  Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

• Sam Heughan

  Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

• Kirsten Dunst

  Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

• Dianna Agron

  Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

• Willie Nelson

  American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 27 days old,

or 834 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5840 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 2008?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 30, 2008.

Famous people died on April 30, 2008:

• Amnen Nasr

  Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

• Cardelia Reynolds

  Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

• Murdis Johnson

  Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Clarion Johnson

  Renowned for discoveries in galactic formations.

• Berda Gustafsson

  Renowned for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

• Juancho Evertsz

  Dutch antillean politician (b. 1923).

• John Cargher

  Australian radio broadcaster (born 1919).

• La Raulito

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

• Inger Stevens

  Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

• Agnes Moorehead

  American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

• Gia Scala

  Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

• Rishi Kapoor

  Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

• Helen Chandler

  Actress (dracula.

• Nezar Qabbani

  Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

• Seith Bennett

  Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

• Jimie Takahashi

  Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

• Carolle Dubois

  Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

• Phuoc Tuy

  Vietnamese military general known for his role in the Vietnam War.

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Holidays on April 30, 2008:

• Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
• Mexico - Children's Day.
• The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
• LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
• Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
• Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
• Blessed Hildegard
• Blessed Radolf of Affligem
• Blessed Rosemonde
• Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 2008:

• International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 2008:

• Saint Pope Pius V
• Saint Eutropius
• Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
• Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
• Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
• Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)

April 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

April 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
2. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
3. Duffy - Mercy
4. Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
5. Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes

April 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
4. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
5. Keyshia Cole - I Remember

April 30, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 30, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
2. Flex - Te Quiero
3. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
4. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
5. Wisin & Yandel - Ahora Es