What happened on Monday June 09, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 09, 2008:

• IBM Roadrunner Supercomputer Reaches Petaflop Processing Speed IBM achieved a groundbreaking computing milestone with the Roadrunner supercomputer, capable of performing one thousand trillion calculations per second (1 petaflop). The computer utilized 20,000 4-GHz Cell processors, similar to those in the Sony PlayStation 3.
• Apple Unveils iPhone 3G Apple introduced a new iPhone in San Francisco, California, featuring faster internet access on advanced wireless networks and priced at US$199, marking a significant moment in mobile technology.
• Pakistan Lawyers' Protest Against Musharraf Pakistani lawyers initiated a long march against President Pervez Musharraf, demanding the reinstatement of judges dismissed the previous year, including former Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
• Terrorist Bombing in Algiers, Algeria Two bombs exploded at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Ahmadiyya Islam Declared Illegal in Indonesia In Indonesia, the Ahmadiyya form of Islam was declared illegal, with practitioners facing potential imprisonment of up to five years, reflecting religious tensions in the country.
• Record-Breaking Drug Seizure in Afghanistan Afghan and British forces uncovered a massive stash of 237 tonnes of hashish in Kandahar province, believed to be the world's largest drug seizure by weight, highlighting international efforts to combat drug trafficking.
• Yani Tseng Wins LPGA Championship In a remarkable achievement, 19-year-old Yani Tseng from Taiwan won the LPGA Championship in Maryland, USA, showcasing her exceptional golfing skills at a young age.
• Death of Algis Budrys, Lithuanian-American Science Fiction Writer Algis Budrys, a prominent Lithuanian-American science fiction writer and influential figure in the genre, passed away. Born in 1931, Budrys was known for his significant contributions to science fiction literature.
• Death of Karen Asrian, Armenian Chess Grandmaster Karen Asrian, a talented Armenian chess grandmaster born in 1980, passed away, marking a loss for the international chess community.

Events in 2008

June 09, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 09, 2008

June 09, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 09, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.61
• Apple AAPL: opens at $184.92
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.38

Exchange Rates on June 09, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.27 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0226 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0275 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9231 CNY
• 1 EUR = 166.24 JPY

June 09, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 161st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 09, 2008 can also be written as 6/9/2008 in the US and as 9/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 09, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 09, 2008:

• Algis Budrys

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• E. Alison Kay

Famous people who died in 2008

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June 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 09, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl

June 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 09, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Chris Brown - Take You Down
5. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 9th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 09, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 09, 2008 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 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on June 09, 2008

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Someone born on June 09, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 5 days old,

or 883 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6183 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 09, 2008?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 09, 2008.

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