What happened on Wednesday June 08, 2005?

Here's what happened on June 08, 2005:

• Bolivia Faces Political Turmoil and Potential Civil War Bolivia experienced widespread demonstrations following the resignation of ex-president Carlos Mesa, who warned of potential civil war without elections. The political crisis escalated with Mesa's anticipated congressional resignation, signaling significant national instability.
• Ethiopian Election Protests Turn Violent Violent protests erupted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, resulting in 22 deaths during demonstrations by students and police. Protesters accused the ruling party of electoral fraud in the previous month's general election, revealing deep political tensions.
• Unprecedented Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak in Norway Norway experienced its most severe Legionnaire's disease outbreak, with an industrial air purification system (scrubber) identified as the unique source. The outbreak resulted in ten fatalities and infected 52 individuals, marking a global first in disease transmission from such a system.
• Previously Unknown Bach Aria Discovered A previously unknown aria by Johann Sebastian Bach was discovered in documents found in a German library. This significant musical find represents the first new Bach work discovered since 1975, potentially offering fresh insights into the composer's repertoire.
• HealthSouth Settles SEC Investigation HealthSouth reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, agreeing to pay $100 Million to resolve an ongoing investigation, signaling significant corporate legal resolution.
• Alberta, Canada Experiences Severe Flooding Crisis The Canadian province of Alberta was struck by extensive rainfall, triggering a prolonged three-week flooding emergency that likely caused significant infrastructure and environmental damage.
• Philippine Senate Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat The Philippine Senate was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat, highlighting ongoing security challenges and potential political tensions in the country.
• Rare Medical Birth: Woman with Half-Sized Wombs Delivers Twins Claire Miles, a woman from Exeter, Devon, underwent a remarkable Caesarean section, giving birth to twins, with each baby developing in one of her two half-sized wombs. This extraordinary medical case highlights the complexity and adaptability of human reproduction.
• European Commission Survives No-Confidence Challenge A no-confidence vote did not impact the European Commission or its president, Jose Manuel Barroso, indicating political stability within the EU leadership.

Events in 2005

June 08, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 2005

June 08, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.55
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.15

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2005:

• 1 USD = 107.2 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2509 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2542 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.19 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6701 GBP

June 08, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 159th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2005 can also be written as 6/8/2005 in the US and as 8/6/2005 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2005 in June 2005 calendar

June 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
3. Ciara - Oh
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Phunk With My Heart

June 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 2005 was Axel F by Crazy Frog, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Crazy Frog - Axel F
2. Akon - Lonely
3. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
4. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
5. Audio Bullys featuring Nancy Sinatra - Shot You Down

June 08, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
2. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
3. Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)
4. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
5. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2005 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 2005 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 June 08, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 10:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2005

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Someone born on June 08, 2005 is:

19 years 11 months old,

or 239 months and 6 days old,

or 1040 weeks

or 7280 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 2005?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 08, 2005.

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