What happened on Monday September 01, 2008?

Here's what happened on September 01, 2008:

• Hurricane Gustav Devastates Louisiana Hurricane Gustav made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, causing extensive damage estimated at US$372 million to crops and forcing an unprecedented evacuation of 1.9 million people, which was the largest evacuation in the state's history.
• U.S. Military Transfers Control of Anbar Province to Iraq In a significant milestone of the Iraq War, the United States Armed Forces officially transferred control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces, marking a key step in Iraq's sovereignty and military independence.
• European Union Suspends Talks with Russia over Georgia Conflict The European Union suspended partnership negotiations with Moscow, demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia during the 2008 South Ossetia War, signaling diplomatic tensions between Russia and the West.
• Death of Don LaFontaine, Legendary Voice Actor Don LaFontaine, the iconic American voice actor known for thousands of movie trailers and the famous phrase "In a world...", passed away. He was a pioneering figure in movie trailer narration and voice-over artistry.
• Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Resigns Yasuo Fukuda unexpectedly resigned as Prime Minister of Japan less than one year after his appointment, triggering a leadership election and highlighting the political volatility in Japanese governance.
• Abu Dhabi Group Acquires Manchester City Football Club The Abu Dhabi United Group, led by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, purchased Manchester City Football Club, transforming it into the world's wealthiest football club and marking a significant moment in sports investment.
• Thomas J. Bata, Shoe Industry Titan, Dies Thomas J. Bata, the influential Canadian shoe company industrialist and leader of the global Bata Shoe Organization, passed away in Toronto at the age of 93, leaving behind a significant industrial legacy.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 2008

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

Exchange Rates on September 01, 2008:

• 1 USD = 108.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0673 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1021 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8294 CNY
• 1 EUR = 157.64 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Metz : 1 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bari - Triestina : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Maritimo - Guimaraes : 0 - 1
• Sp Braga - Sp Lisbon : 0 - 1

September 01, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 245th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 2008 can also be written as 9/1/2008 in the US and as 1/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Famous people died on September 01, 2008:

• Jerry Reed

  Legendary country western singer, songwriter, and actor known for hit songs and roles in films like 'Smokey and the Bandit'.

• Thomas J. Bata

  Renowned Czech-Canadian businessman who transformed the Bata Shoe Company into a global footwear empire, pioneering international shoe...

• Oded Schramm
• Don LaFontaine
• Michael Pate

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on September 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Rihanna - Disturbia
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
5. Kardinal Offishall - Dangerous

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Lil Wayne - A Milli
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 2008

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Someone born on September 01, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 8 days old,

or 870 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6094 days old,

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

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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