What happened on Wednesday October 01, 2008?

Here's what happened on October 01, 2008:

• US Senate Approves Financial System Bailout The U.S. Senate approved HR1424, a revised version of the financial system bailout plan, in response to the ongoing subprime mortgage crisis. This legislation was crucial in stabilizing the American financial sector during the 2008 economic downturn.
• Russian Supreme Court Rehabilitates Romanov Dynasty The Russian Supreme Court officially declared the victims of the imperial Romanov dynasty as politically repressed. This landmark decision reverses previous rulings and effectively exonerates Emperor Nicholas II and his family from the alleged crimes used by the Bolshevik regime to justify their execution, marking a significant moment of historical reconciliation.
• Iraq Takes Control of Awakening Councils The Iraqi government assumed command of 54,000 primarily Sunni fighters previously supported by the United States. These fighters, part of the Awakening Councils, had turned against al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia in 2007, marking a significant shift in local power dynamics.
• US-India Civilian Nuclear Agreement Passes Senate The United States Senate approved a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with India, passing the bill with an overwhelming 86-13 vote. Despite India not being a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, this agreement allows for nuclear trade between the two countries, signaling a major shift in international nuclear diplomacy.
• US Creates AFRICOM Unified Combatant Command The United States established AFRICOM (African Command), a new military command focused on the African continent. Its primary objectives include counterterrorism efforts, securing oil supplies, and countering increasing Chinese influence in the region.
• Terrorist Explosions in Agartala, India A series of four explosions rocked Agartala, the capital of Tripura, India, resulting in at least 4 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The incident highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Death of Boris Efimov, Russian Political Cartoonist Boris Efimov, a renowned Russian political cartoonist who had a long and influential career spanning much of the 20th century, passed away. Known for his sharp satirical illustrations that often commented on political events, Efimov was a significant figure in Soviet visual media.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on October 01, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $111.92
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.51

Exchange Rates on October 01, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0626 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1256 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8441 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.24 JPY

October 01, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 2008 can also be written as 10/1/2008 in the US and as 1/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Famous people died on October 01, 2008:

• Nick Reynolds

  Nick Reynolds was an American folk musician and member of the legendary Kingston Trio, known for his bongo playing and contributions to the...

• Boris Efimov

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Pink - So What
3. Kanye West - Love Lockdown
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Taylor Swift - Love Story

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
3. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
4. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd - Mrs. Officer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 07:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 2008

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Someone born on October 01, 2008 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 13 days old,

or 867 weeks

or 6069 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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