What happened on Wednesday August 06, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 06, 2008:

• First Military War Crimes Trial Post-9/11 Salim Hamdan, the former driver of Osama bin Laden, was convicted of supporting terrorist acts in the United States. This trial was historically significant as the first military war crimes prosecution of a terror suspect following the September 11, 2001 attacks, marking a pivotal moment in the post-9/11 legal landscape.
• FBI Identifies Anthrax Attack Perpetrator The FBI attributed the 2001 anthrax attacks to Bruce Ivins, a case that had significant national security implications. The attacks resulted in five deaths and left 17 individuals seriously ill, representing a major bioterrorism incident in the United States.
• Military Coup in Mauritania A significant political upheaval occurred in Mauritania when Colonel Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz led a military coup, forcibly removing President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi from power. The coup represented a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape, demonstrating the ongoing instability in the region.
• UNICEF Report on Child Mortality UNICEF released The State of Asia-Pacific's Children 2008 report, highlighting critical child mortality issues in India and China, with 2.4 million child deaths annually. The report emphasized the urgent need for targeted healthcare and child welfare interventions.
• Political Controversy in Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, a prominent opposition leader in Malaysia, was charged with sodomy, a charge he claimed was politically motivated. This event highlighted ongoing political tensions and potential judicial manipulation in Malaysian politics.
• Baku-Tbilisi/Ceyhan Pipeline Explosion An explosion halted oil supplies on one of the world's largest pipelines, potentially impacting global energy infrastructure and regional economic dynamics.
• Helicopter Crash in California A Sikorsky S-61 helicopter crashed in northern California, with at least nine firefighters reported missing. This tragic incident underscored the risks faced by emergency personnel in challenging terrain.
• Royal Thai Air Force Helicopter Crash A Royal Thai Air Force UH-1H helicopter crashed, resulting in ten fatalities. The incident highlighted the potential dangers in military aviation operations.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 2008

August 06, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $159.97
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.45

Exchange Rates on August 06, 2008:

• 1 USD = 109.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0478 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0592 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8483 CNY
• 1 EUR = 168.92 JPY

August 06, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2008 can also be written as 8/6/2008 in the US and as 6/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 06, 2008:

• Angelos Kitsos

  Greek script writer and lawyer (born 1934).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Rihanna - Take A Bow
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

August 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
5. Chris Brown - Take You Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 2008

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Someone born on August 06, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 8 days old,

or 875 weeks

or 6125 days old,

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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

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

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