What happened on Monday June 02, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 02, 2008:

• Ongoing Subprime Mortgage Crisis The subprime mortgage crisis continued to destabilize the global financial system, causing significant economic disruption and leading to major changes in banking and financial regulations.
• Car Bomb Attack on Danish Embassy in Islamabad A devastating car bomb exploded outside the Danish Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in multiple fatalities. The attack highlighted ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region.
• Death of Bo Diddley, Legendary Rock and Roll Musician Bo Diddley, a pioneering American rock and roll musician who significantly influenced the development of rock music, passed away. Born in 1928, he was known for his distinctive rectangular guitar and influential musical style that bridged rhythm and blues with early rock and roll.
• China Merchants Bank Acquires Wing Lung Bank China Merchants Bank announced a major international banking acquisition, purchasing Hong Kong's Wing Lung Bank for US$4.76 billion. This strategic move signifies the continued expansion of Chinese financial institutions into international markets.
• Tragic Train-Bus Collision in France A severe train accident occurred in Haute Savoie, France, when an SNCF train collided with a school bus at a crossing, resulting in at least six fatalities. The incident raised serious questions about railway and road safety protocols.
• Discovery of Smallest Known Extrasolar Planet Astronomers at Mount John University Observatory discovered MOA-2007–BLG-192-Lb, the smallest known extrasolar planet not orbiting a pulsar, marking a significant milestone in astronomical research and exoplanet exploration.
• UN Security Council Mission to Africa The United Nations Security Council initiated a diplomatic mission to Djibouti, focusing on addressing the ongoing Somali Civil War and exploring potential conflict resolution strategies.
• Severe Thunderstorms in South Dakota A series of supercell thunderstorms caused extensive damage in Stanley and Hughes counties, South Dakota. The storms brought large hail, damaging winds, and significant flash flooding, resulting in widespread environmental and property damage. A Federal Disaster Declaration was issued for the affected counties.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $188.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.67

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0013 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.037 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.933 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.25 JPY

June 02, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 154th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2008 can also be written as 6/2/2008 in the US and as 2/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 02, 2008:

• Mel Ferrer

  American actor known for roles in classic films like 'The Longest Day' and notable for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• Bo Diddley

  Legendary rock 'n' roll pioneer, influential musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist who significantly shaped the development of rock...

• François Fejtő
• Hiroshi Inoue

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. David Cook - The Time Of My Life
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

June 02, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Chris Brown - Take You Down
5. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 08:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 2008

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Someone born on June 02, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 11 days old,

or 884 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6189 days old,

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

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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

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

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