What happened on Friday April 04, 2008?

Here's what happened on April 04, 2008:

• Texas Authorities Raid FLDS YFZ Ranch Law enforcement conducted a massive raid on the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' YFZ Ranch in Texas, resulting in the removal of 401 children and 133 women into state custody. This operation was part of an investigation into alleged child abuse and polygamous practices within the religious community.
• Suicide Bombing Kills Four in Southern Afghanistan A tragic suicide bombing in southern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of three police officers and one civilian, demonstrating the continued security challenges and violence in the region during this period.
• US State Department Renews Blackwater Contract in Iraq Despite ongoing investigations into their conduct, the United States Department of State renewed the security contract for Blackwater Worldwide in Iraq, a controversial decision that raised questions about accountability and military contractor oversight.
• Piracy Off Somali Coast: Le Ponant Yacht Seized Pirates successfully seized the luxury yacht Le Ponant off the coast of Somalia, further highlighting the ongoing maritime security challenges in the region. This incident underscored the persistent threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters.
• Ramush Haradinaj Exonerated of War Crimes Ramush Haradinaj, a former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during the 1998-1999 war, was acquitted of war crimes charges by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, marking a significant moment in the legal proceedings related to the Balkan conflicts.
• Skybus Airlines Ceases Operations United States airline Skybus announced the immediate closure of its operations and cancellation of all flights, representing a significant event in the volatile airline industry during the 2008 economic challenges.
• Rare Stamp Auction in Geneva Sets Record Prices In Geneva, Switzerland, a historic stamp auction saw remarkable prices for rare philatelic items. A used block of 39 of Norway's first stamp, the 1855 4-skilling blue Coat of Arms, was sold for 1.4 million euros (US$2.2 million). Additionally, an unused 1851 Baden 9-kreuzer stamp on blue-green paper fetched 1.3 million euros, highlighting the significant value of rare postage stamps among collectors.

Events in 2008

April 04, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 2008

April 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 04, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.48
• Apple AAPL: opens at $152.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.05

Exchange Rates on April 04, 2008:

• 1 USD = 101.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0085 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0056 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.015 CNY
• 1 EUR = 159.67 JPY

April 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - St Truiden : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Cottbus : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
• Kaiserslautern - Hoffenheim : 0 - 2
• Koblenz - Offenbach : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Brest - Guingamp : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Amiens : 1 - 1
• Clermont - Montpellier : 3 - 2
• Gueugnon - Boulogne : 0 - 1
• Le Havre - Angers : 3 - 2

April 04, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 95th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 2008 can also be written as 4/4/2008 in the US and as 4/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Usher - Love In This Club
3. Ray J - Sexy Can I
4. Chris Brown - With You
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Duffy - Mercy
2. H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
3. Nickelback - Rockstar
4. OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
5. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
3. The-Dream - Falsetto
4. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
5. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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April 04, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 2008

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Someone born on April 04, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 2008?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 04, 2008.

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