What happened on Wednesday January 02, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2008:

• Oil Prices Hit $100 per Barrel Crude oil prices reached an unprecedented milestone of $100 per barrel, marking a significant moment in global energy economics. This price point represented the highest recorded price in history, reflecting growing global energy demands and geopolitical tensions.
• Kenya Political Crisis Escalates The ongoing political crisis in Kenya intensified, with increasing tensions between opposing political factions. Diplomatic efforts were underway to mitigate the growing conflict, which threatened the country's stability and social cohesion.
• Gold and Platinum Reach Record Prices In London, England, gold prices surged to a record high of US$861.10 per troy ounce, surpassing the previous peak of $850 set in January 1980. Simultaneously, platinum also reached an unprecedented price of $1,544 per ounce, signaling significant volatility in precious metal markets.
• Suicide Attack in Algeria During the ongoing Islamic insurgency in Algeria, a devastating suicide attack in Naciria, east of Algiers, resulted in the tragic death of at least three people, highlighting the persistent regional security challenges.
• Bombing in Colombo A military bus in Colombo was targeted by a bomb attack, resulting in at least 4 fatalities and 20 injuries. The incident underscored the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Death of George MacDonald Fraser George MacDonald Fraser, renowned British author famous for his Flashman historical fiction novels, passed away at the age of 82. Fraser was celebrated for his witty and satirical historical narratives that reimagined Victorian military adventures.
• Fire at Royal Marsden Hospital The Royal Marsden Hospital in London, England, was forced to evacuate due to a fire, disrupting medical services and potentially impacting patient care at this renowned cancer treatment center.

Events in 2008

January 02, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2008

January 02, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $199.27
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.79
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.99

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2008:

• 1 USD = 109.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9934 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1184 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.37 JPY

January 02, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hamilton - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0
• Livingston - Dunfermline : 0 - 2
• Partick - Clyde : 1 - 1
• Stirling - Morton : 1 - 2
• St Johnstone - Dundee : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Queens Park : 3 - 2
• Alloa - Brechin : 0 - 4
• Ayr - Berwick : 4 - 0
• Cowdenbeath - Raith Rvs : 1 - 4
• Ross County - Peterhead : 5 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dumbarton - Albion Rvs : 2 - 0
• East Fife - Stranraer : 2 - 1
• Forfar - Elgin : 0 - 1
• Montrose - Arbroath : 5 - 0
• Stenhousemuir - East Stirling : 3 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Port Vale : 1 - 0

January 02, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2008 can also be written as 1/2/2008 in the US and as 2/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 2008:

• George MacDonald Fraser

  Renowned Scottish author famous for the Flashman Papers series, a satirical historical fiction that reimagines a cowardly Victorian...

• Lee S. Dreyfus

  American politician, governor of wisconsin (b. 1926)[225].

• Robert Weber
• Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Robert C. Schnitzer

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 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 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 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 02, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 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 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 12:44 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 02, 2008

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Someone born on January 02, 2008 is:

17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 11 days old,

or 905 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6341 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2008?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 02, 2008.

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