What happened on Friday July 04, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 04, 2008:

• Georgian Forces Shell Tskhinvali Georgian forces shelled Tskhinvali in South Ossetia, escalating tensions in the region and signaling potential military conflict.
• Michael Phelps Sets World Record at Olympic Trials At the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Nebraska, Michael Phelps set a world record in the 200-metre individual medley with a time of 1:54.8, further establishing himself as a swimming legend.
• U.S. Embassy Returns to Historic Berlin Location The United States Embassy in Berlin returned to its original location near the Brandenburg Gate after 69 years. The celebration was attended by Chancellor Angela Merkel, former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and U.S. Ambassador William Timken, symbolizing renewed diplomatic connections.
• Direct Charter Flights Established Between China and Taiwan A significant diplomatic milestone was reached with the opening of regular direct charter flights between China and Taiwan, marking improved cross-strait relations.
• Death of Senator Jesse Helms Jesse Helms, a prominent conservative Republican who served five terms in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2003, died at age 86. He was a significant and controversial political figure known for his staunch conservative views.
• Ingrid Betancourt Returns to France Ingrid Betancourt returned to France just two days after her dramatic rescue, marking the end of a long and harrowing kidnapping ordeal.
• Bombing at Minsk Independence Square A terrorist bombing occurred during a concert at Minsk's Independence Square, resulting in 50 people being injured in a shocking act of violence.
• Fatal Shooting at Milwaukee Street Party A tragic incident occurred during a street party in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where four people were killed in a violent outbreak.
• Death of Actress Evelyn Keyes Evelyn Keyes, a notable American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood, passed away. Born in 1916, she was known for her roles in classic films.
• Fire Damages Stockholm's Biological Museum A devastating fire swept through the 115-year-old Biological Museum at Djurgarden in Stockholm, severely damaging and charring parts of this historic landmark.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 2008

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

Exchange Rates on July 04, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0187 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0252 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.859 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.73 JPY

July 04, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 2008 can also be written as 7/4/2008 in the US and as 4/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 04, 2008:

• Jesse Helms

  Influential conservative Republican Senator from North Carolina who served from 1973 to 2003, known for his staunch right-wing political...

• Evelyn Keyes

  Evelyn Keyes was a prominent American actress best known for her memorable role in the classic film 'Gone with the Wind', a landmark movie...

• Thomas M. Disch

  Renowned American science fiction author and poet known for his innovative and critically acclaimed literary works.

• Terrence Kiel

  American football player (born 1980).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful Of Sunshine

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
3. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
4. Lil Wayne - A Milli
5. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 04, 2008

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Someone born on July 04, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 10 days old,

or 879 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6158 days old,

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

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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

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

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