What happened on Tuesday January 01, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 01, 2008:

• Eldoret Church Massacre In a horrific incident of post-election violence in Kenya, fifty people fleeing conflict are killed in an arson attack at a church in Eldoret, highlighting the severe tensions following the disputed presidential elections.
• Last German World War I Veteran Erich Kaestner, at the remarkable age of 107, passes away in Cologne, Germany, marking the end of an era as the last surviving German World War I veteran.
• Assassination of Tamil Parliamentarian Thiyagarajah Mahaswaran, a minor Sri Lankan Tamil parliamentarian, is assassinated at a Hindu temple near Colombo, Sri Lanka, further escalating the ongoing ethnic and political tensions in the region.
• UN African Mission in Darfur The United Nations takes over peacekeeping responsibilities in Darfur from the African Union, signaling a significant international intervention in the region's ongoing humanitarian crisis.
• Cyprus and Malta Adopt Euro Cyprus and Malta officially become the 14th and 15th members of the Eurozone by adopting the euro currency, marking a significant milestone in their economic integration with the European Union.
• Suicide Bombing in Baghdad A devastating suicide bombing occurs in the Zayouna neighborhood of Baghdad, killing over 25 people during a funeral, further highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
• First Regular-Season Outdoor NHL Game in US The 2008 Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York makes history as the first regular-season outdoor NHL hockey game in the United States. A record-breaking 71,217 fans witness an exciting match between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, which ultimately ends in a shootout victory for the Penguins.

Events in 2008

January 01, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2008

January 01, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2008:

• 1 USD = 111.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.992 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1329 CHF
• 1 EUR = 162.87 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7343 GBP

January 01, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Burnley : 3 - 0
• Bristol City - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Cardiff - Plymouth : 1 - 0
• Charlton - Colchester : 1 - 2
• Crystal Palace - Norwich : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Woking : 2 - 1
• Burton - Stafford Rangers : 2 - 1
• Crawley Town - Oxford : 2 - 0
• Droylsden - York : 3 - 4
• Ebbsfleet - Grays : 4 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Bournemouth : 3 - 2
• Carlisle - Hartlepool : 4 - 2
• Crewe - Tranmere : 4 - 3
• Leeds - Oldham : 1 - 3
• Leyton Orient - Gillingham : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Accrington - Bradford : 0 - 2
• Chester - Grimsby : 0 - 2
• Chesterfield - Wrexham : 2 - 1
• Dag and Red - Brentford : 1 - 2
• Hereford - Notts County : 0 - 0

January 01, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2008 can also be written as 1/1/2008 in the US and as 1/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Famous people died on January 01, 2008:

• Pratap Chandra Chunder

  Indian educator and politician (b. 1919).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Fergie - Clumsy

January 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
2. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
3. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
4. Timbaland featuring One Republic - Apologize
5. Take That - Rule The World

January 01, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2008

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Someone born on January 01, 2008 is:

17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 8 days old,

or 905 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2008?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2008.

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