What happened on Sunday, April 6, 2008?

Here's what happened on April 06, 2008:

• Rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone On April 6, 2008, a rocket attack targeted Baghdad's Green Zone, which houses the U.S. embassy and Iraqi government offices. The attack resulted in injuries but no fatalities, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Iraq during this period. source: reuters.com
• Olympic torch relay disrupted in London On April 6, 2008, the Olympic torch relay in London faced significant disruptions due to protests against China's human rights record. Activists attempted to extinguish the flame, leading to heightened security measures and a heavily policed route. source: theguardian.com
• 2008 Egyptian General Strike Begins On April 6, 2008, a general strike began in Egypt, with workers protesting against rising food prices and economic conditions. The strike involved various sectors, including transportation and education. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Mark Penn Resigns from Clinton Campaign Mark Penn resigned as chief strategist for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign due to controversial lobbying work for the Colombian government, which conflicted with Senator Clinton's stance on free trade agreements.
• Deadly Explosion in Sri Lanka A devastating explosion near Colombo, Sri Lanka, killed at least ten people, including government minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, highlighting the ongoing political instability and violence in the region.
• University Students Kidnapped in Iraq Gunmen near Mosul, Iraq, kidnapped 42 university students, who were fortunately released unharmed later the same day, demonstrating the volatile security situation in the region.
• Muslim Graves Desecrated in France Vandals desecrated 148 Muslim graves at Notre Dame de Lorette, France's largest World War I cemetery located near Arras, in an act of religious and cultural vandalism.
• Meteor Falls in Argentina A spectacular meteor was witnessed falling in flames with changing colors, crashing in Entre Rios Province, Argentina, creating a rare and dramatic celestial event.

Events in 2008

April 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 2008

April 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Inter : 0 - 2
• Catania - Napoli : 3 - 0
• Fiorentina - Reggina : 2 - 0
• Palermo - Juventus : 3 - 2
• Parma - Lazio : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Mouscron : 1 - 0
• Westerlo - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Bochum : 3 - 1
• Dortmund - Leverkusen : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Osnabruck : 3 - 0
• Augsburg - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
• CZ Jena - Paderborn : 3 - 0
• Mainz - Wehen : 3 - 0
• St Pauli - Freiburg : 5 - 0

April 06, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 97th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 2008 can also be written as 4/6/2008 in the US and as 6/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 2008 in the complete 2008 calendar

April 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 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 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 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 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 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 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 09:51 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 06, 2008

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Someone born on April 06, 2008 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 10 days old,

or 962 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 2008?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 06, 2008.

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