What happened on Thursday June 05, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 05, 2008:

• 9/11 Suspects Arraigned at Guantanamo Bay Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others were arraigned at Guantanamo Bay detention camp under the Military Commissions Act of 2006, charged with crimes related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
• Israeli Prime Minister's Iran Nuclear Warning Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel, dramatically stated that the end of Iran's nuclear program was imminent, heightening international tensions in the Middle East.
• ICC Prosecutor Reports on Darfur Crimes Luis Moreno-Ocampo, International Criminal Court's Prosecutor, reported that crimes in Darfur required the comprehensive mobilization of Sudan's state apparatus, highlighting ongoing humanitarian concerns.
• US Defense Leadership Shake-up United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced the resignations of Michael Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force, and General T. Michael Moseley, following a controversial nuclear weapons incident in 2007.
• Ireland's EU Treaty of Lisbon Referendum A poll in Ireland indicated potential defeat for the EU Treaty of Lisbon, signaling potential challenges for European Union integration and constitutional reforms.
• Verizon Wireless Acquires Alltel Verizon Wireless announced a significant telecommunications merger by purchasing Alltel, a mobile phone service provider, for $28.1 billion, marking a major consolidation in the mobile communications industry.
• US Naval Response to Cyclone Nargis As Burma's State Peace and Development Council refused international aid for Cyclone Nargis relief, US naval vessels including USS Essex, USS Juniau, USS Harpers Ferry, USS Mustin, and USS Juneau departed Burma's coast.
• Turkey Reinstates University Hijab Ban Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstated a ban on hijab at universities, citing the country's constitutional secular principles and continuing a long-standing debate about religious expression.
• Burmese Comedian's Cyclone Relief Efforts Zarganar, a prominent Burmese comedian and activist, participated in private relief efforts for Cyclone Nargis victims, despite government restrictions that included seizing his computer and banning certain films.
• Fire Destroys Stockholm's Radhuset Court House A significant fire destroyed major parts of the historic Radhuset Court House in Stockholm, a landmark architectural design created by Carl Westman, representing a cultural and architectural loss.

Events in 2008

June 05, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 2008

June 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 05, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $186.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.41

Exchange Rates on June 05, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.95 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0173 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0389 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.948 CNY
• 1 EUR = 165.1 JPY

June 05, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 157th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 2008 can also be written as 6/5/2008 in the US and as 5/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 05, 2008:

• Eugenio Montejo
• Lea Ritter Santini

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 5th

June 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 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 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 05, 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 5th 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 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 05, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 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 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:55 am and setting at 10:50 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 05, 2008

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Someone born on June 05, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 9 days old,

or 883 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 2008?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 05, 2008.

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