What happened on Monday October 08, 2007?

Here's what happened on October 08, 2007:

• Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded Mario R. Capecchi and Oliver Smithies were awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discoveries in specific gene modification using embryonic stem cells in mice.
• Record-Breaking Bank Takeover of ABN AMRO A consortium of banks including Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander of Spain, and Fortis bank successfully completed the world's largest banking transaction, acquiring Dutch bank ABN AMRO for 72 billion euros (US$101 billion).
• Marion Jones Surrenders Olympic Medals Due to Doping Track and field star Marion Jones surrendered her five Olympic medals from the 2000 Sydney Games after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs, accepting a two-year ban from competitive sports.
• Britain Reduces Troop Commitment in Iraq British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced a significant reduction of UK troops in Iraq, cutting the commitment by half to 2,500 personnel.
• Intense Fighting in North Waziristan The Pakistani army reported significant casualties after two days of fierce fighting in North Waziristan, with 45 Pakistani soldiers and 130 pro-Taliban militants killed.
• Helicopter Crash in Kashmir Involving Musharraf Escort A helicopter escorting President Pervez Musharraf's convoy crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of four security officials and injuring his spokesman.
• Australia's First Combat Casualty in Afghanistan Australia suffered its first combat fatality in Afghanistan following a bomb explosion in the southern province of Oruzgan.
• Burma's Military Attempts to Appease Buddhist Monasteries During the 2007 Burmese protests, the military announced providing US$8,000 to Buddhist monasteries in an effort to demonstrate continued support for religious institutions.
• New Zealand Introduces Biofuel Legislation New Zealand launched its biofuel bill, signaling a commitment to exploring alternative and sustainable energy sources.
• Washington State Plane Crash Search and rescue teams conducted operations for a small aircraft carrying nine skydivers and a pilot that crashed in a mountainous region 45 miles west of Yakima, Washington. The wreckage was found with no survivors.

Events in 2007

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

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 2007

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

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $163.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $41.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.10

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2007:

• 1 USD = 117.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.986 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1854 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.5036 CNY
• 1 EUR = 164.99 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Freiburg : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Nantes : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Norwich : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Boavista - Belenenses : 2 - 4
• Pacos Ferreira - Est Amadora : 2 - 1
• Sp Braga - Nacional : 1 - 0

October 08, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2007 can also be written as 10/8/2007 in the US and as 8/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
2. Kanye West - Stronger
3. Britney Spears - Gimme More
4. Timbaland - The Way I Are
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Sugababes - About You Now
2. Ida Corr vs Fedde Le Grand - Let Me Think About It
3. Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse - Valerie
4. Shayne Ward - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
5. 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland - Ayo Technology

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2007 was Bed by J. Holiday, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. J. Holiday - Bed
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
4. Plies Featuring T-Pain - Shawty
5. Justin Timberlake Duet With Beyonce - Until The End Of Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:24 am and setting at 05:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2007

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Someone born on October 08, 2007 is:

17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 26 days old,

or 925 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6479 days old,

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

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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