What happened on Wednesday July 08, 2015?

Here's what happened on July 08, 2015:

• Chinese Stock Market Collapse The Shanghai stock market experienced a dramatic 30% decline over three weeks, with over 1,400 companies (more than half) halting trading to prevent further financial losses, signaling a significant economic crisis.
• Russia Blocks UN Srebrenica Genocide Resolution Russia vetoed a UN resolution that would have condemned the 1995 massacre of over 8,000 Bosniaks in Srebrenica as genocide, demonstrating ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding historical war crimes.
• 1MDB Corruption Scandal Investigation Malaysian police conducted raids on government offices of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to investigate a significant corruption scandal, marking a critical moment in the country's fight against governmental corruption.
• Yemeni Government Ceasefire with Houthi Rebels The Yemeni government in exile announced a significant agreement with Houthi rebels, potentially marking a crucial moment in the ongoing Yemeni Crisis that has been unfolding since 2011.
• Barclays Fires CEO Antony Jenkins British banking giant Barclays dismissed CEO Antony Jenkins for failing to reduce workforce and accelerate cost-cutting measures. Chairman John McFarlane will serve as interim CEO, following the bank's recent involvement in the LIBOR scandal.
• Boko Haram Attack in Chad Suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack on two villages in Lake Chad, Chad, killing 26 people, continuing the group's pattern of cross-border violence in the region.
• Washington Redskins Trademark Canceled A U.S. District Court judge canceled the trademark of the Washington Redskins, arguing that the team's name may be offensive to Native Americans, reflecting growing sensitivity to cultural representation.
• Deadly Clashes in Ghardaia, Algeria Severe inter-communal violence erupted between Arab and Berber communities in Ghardaia, Algeria, resulting in at least 22 fatalities, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
• Canadian Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Extensive wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada, prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents, highlighting the increasing environmental challenges faced by the region.

Events in 2015

July 08, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 2015

July 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 08, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $124.48
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.00

Exchange Rates on July 08, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9026 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.673 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6506 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3455 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2739 CAD

July 08, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 189th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2015 can also be written as 7/8/2015 in the US and as 8/7/2015 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 2015 in July 2015 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 2015:

• Ken Stabler

  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played for the Oakland Raiders and was known as 'The Snake', winning Super Bowl XI.

• James Tate

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet known for his surreal and imaginative literary style.

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on July 8th

July 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
3. OMI - Cheerleader
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance

July 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
5. Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th 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 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 2015 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 08, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 02:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 2015

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Someone born on July 08, 2015 is:

9 years 10 months old,

or 118 months and 6 days old,

or 514 weeks

or 3598 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 2015?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 08, 2015.

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