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see horoscope and birth chart for July 08, 2021What happened on Thursday July 08, 2021?
About July 8th, 2021, in brief:
- Historical events: U.S. President Joe Biden officially declared the end of the United States military mission in Afghanistan, scheduled to conclude by August 31, 2021. The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, emphasized plans to evacuate Afghan interpreters who supported U.S. operations. Simultaneously, intense fighting continued, with 69 Taliban fighters killed in clashes in Qala e Naw, Badghis. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also preparing to detail the final withdrawal of British troops from the region.
- Day of the week: July 8th, 2021 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz
More about July 8th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on July 8th, 2021.
July 08, 2021: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 08, 2021:
- United States Announces Complete Withdrawal from Afghanistan U.S. President Joe Biden officially declared the end of the United States military mission in Afghanistan, scheduled to conclude by August 31, 2021. The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, emphasized plans to evacuate Afghan interpreters who supported U.S. operations. Simultaneously, intense fighting continued, with 69 Taliban fighters killed in clashes in Qala e Naw, Badghis. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also preparing to detail the final withdrawal of British troops from the region.
- United States Announces Complete Withdrawal from Afghanistan U.S. President Joe Biden officially declared the end of the United States military mission in Afghanistan, scheduled to conclude by August 31, 2021. The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, emphasized plans to evacuate Afghan interpreters who supported U.S. operations. Simultaneously, intense fighting continued, with 69 Taliban fighters killed in clashes in Qala e Naw, Badghis. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also preparing to detail the final withdrawal of British troops from the region.
- Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private residence by a group of armed gunmen who falsely claimed to be DEA agents. His wife, Martine Moïse, sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Miami for medical treatment. Four suspects were killed during a subsequent police confrontation, and Claude Joseph declared a 'state of siege' to manage the national crisis.
- Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private residence by a group of armed gunmen who falsely claimed to be DEA agents. His wife, Martine Moïse, sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Miami for medical treatment. Four suspects were killed during a subsequent police confrontation, and Claude Joseph declared a 'state of siege' to manage the national crisis.
- Global COVID-19 Pandemic Update Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Indonesia recorded a record 38,391 new cases, bringing its total to 2.41 million. Israel detected its first case of the Delta variant in a vaccinated traveler. South Korea reported a record 1,275 new cases, reaching 164,028 total cases. Thailand experienced a record 75 deaths, increasing its nationwide death toll to 2,462.
- Global COVID-19 Pandemic Update Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 developments: Indonesia recorded a record 38,391 new cases, bringing its total to 2.41 million. Israel detected its first case of the Delta variant in a vaccinated traveler. South Korea reported a record 1,275 new cases, reaching 164,028 total cases. Thailand experienced a record 75 deaths, increasing its nationwide death toll to 2,462.
- Deadly Factory Fire in Bangladesh A catastrophic fire erupted in a food processing factory located in Rupganj, Narayanganj, within Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, resulting in a tragic loss of life. At least 52 people were killed, and approximately 30 others sustained injuries in this industrial disaster.
- Deadly Factory Fire in Bangladesh A catastrophic fire erupted in a food processing factory located in Rupganj, Narayanganj, within Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, resulting in a tragic loss of life. At least 52 people were killed, and approximately 30 others sustained injuries in this industrial disaster.
- Significant Earthquake Near California-Nevada Border A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck south of Lake Tahoe, near the California–Nevada state border, generating a series of strong aftershocks. Despite being the largest seismic event in the region in nearly 25 years, the earthquake caused minimal damage and resulted in no casualties.
- Significant Earthquake Near California-Nevada Border A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck south of Lake Tahoe, near the California–Nevada state border, generating a series of strong aftershocks. Despite being the largest seismic event in the region in nearly 25 years, the earthquake caused minimal damage and resulted in no casualties.
July 08, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 08, 2021?
July 08, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 189th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 08, 2021 can also be written as 7/8/2021 in the US and as 8/7/2021 in UK and Europe.
July 08, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 08, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 08, 2021 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 08:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 2021.
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How old is someone born on July 08, 2021?
Someone born on July 08, 2021 is:
3 years 10 months old,
or 46 months and 6 days old,
or 200 weeks and 6 days old,
or 1406 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 2021?
There are 55 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, 2021?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 08, 2021.
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