What happened on Monday January 08, 2007?

Here's what happened on January 08, 2007:

• U.S. Air Strike Targets Al-Qaeda Operatives in Somalia The United States launched an air strike in Somalia using an Air Force gunship, targeting suspected al-Qaeda operatives who had been forced to flee Mogadishu following Ethiopian air strikes against Islamist militias.
• Bangladeshi President Declares State of Emergency In response to electoral corruption claims and political tensions, Bangladeshi President Iajuddin Ahmed declared a state of emergency, resigned as head of the interim government, and postponed the scheduled January 22 election.
• Chávez Announces Nationalization of Key Industries Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez declared plans to nationalize the telecommunications and electricity industries, signaling a significant shift in the country's economic policy and state control.
• Russia-Belarus Energy Dispute Disrupts Oil Supplies A significant energy dispute between Russia and Belarus led to the interruption of oil supplies to Poland, Germany, and Ukraine. The crisis was resolved within three days, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in energy distribution.
• Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Gilmore v. Gonzales The United States Supreme Court rejected the appeal in Gilmore v. Gonzales, a case challenging the constitutionality of secret laws and travel documentation requirements, with significant implications for civil liberties.
• Chinese Police Neutralize East Turkestan Islamic Movement Members Chinese law enforcement conducted a significant counter-terrorism operation in the Pamir Plateau, killing 18 East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) members and arresting 17 others. The operation resulted in the recovery of 22 grenades and substantial explosive materials.
• Death of Iwao Takamoto, Japanese Animator Iwao Takamoto, a renowned Japanese animator known for his significant contributions to animation, passed away. Takamoto was a notable figure in the animation industry, having worked on numerous influential projects.
• Mysterious Odor Causes Evacuation in Manhattan and Jersey City An unexplained and persistent strange odor in Manhattan and Jersey City led to the evacuation of numerous high-rise buildings and temporary suspension of PATH train service, causing significant disruption and public concern.

Events in 2007

January 08, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 2007

January 08, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 08, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.88
• Apple AAPL: opens at $85.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.50

Exchange Rates on January 08, 2007:

• 1 USD = 118.8 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.175 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2365 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8127 CNY
• 1 EUR = 154.72 JPY

January 08, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Milton Keynes Dons - Lincoln : 2 - 2

January 08, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 8th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2007 can also be written as 1/8/2007 in the US and as 8/1/2007 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2007 in January 2007 calendar

Famous people died on January 08, 2007:

• Yvonne De Carlo

  Versatile Canadian-American entertainer with a six-decade career spanning film, television, musical theatre, and stage, known for her...

• Iwao Takamoto

  Renowned Japanese-American animator who created the iconic cartoon character Scooby-Doo, working extensively with Hanna-Barbera Productions.

• Arthur Cockfield

  Baron cockfield, english lawyer and politician, secretary of state for business, innovation and skills (b. 1916).

• David Ervine

  Northern irish politician and activist (b. 1953).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on January 8th

January 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Fergie - Fergalicious
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Akon - I Wanna Love You
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

January 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 2007 was A Moment Like This by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This
2. Mika - Grace Kelly
3. Take That - Patience
4. Eric Prydz vs Floyd - Proper Education
5. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes

January 08, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Ciara - Promise
3. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
4. Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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January 08, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 2007 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 2007 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 January 08, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:04 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 2007

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Someone born on January 08, 2007 is:

18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 10 days old,

or 949 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6644 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2007?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 2007.

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