What happened on Friday, September 12, 2008?

Here's what happened on September 12, 2008:

• Lehman Brothers bankruptcy On September 12, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, marking one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. The investment bank's collapse was a pivotal moment in the global financial crisis, leading to widespread panic in financial markets and significant repercussions for the global economy. It highlighted the vulnerabilities in the financial system. source: nytimes.com
• Zimbabwe power-sharing agreement On September 12, 2008, a power-sharing agreement was signed in Zimbabwe between President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. This agreement aimed to resolve the political crisis following disputed elections and was intended to create a government of national unity. It marked a significant step towards stabilizing the country's political landscape. source: bbc.com
• Kim Jong-Il health speculation On September 12, 2008, speculation regarding the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il intensified following reports of his absence from public events. Concerns about his health raised questions about the future leadership of North Korea and the stability of the regime. This speculation was fueled by previous reports of health issues. source: reuters.com
• 2008 Chatsworth Train Collision A tragic train collision occurred in Los Angeles between a Metrolink commuter train and a Union Pacific freight train, resulting in 25 fatalities and at least 135 injuries. The accident highlighted significant safety concerns in rail transportation and led to subsequent investigations into train operations and signal systems. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Car Bomb in Dujail, Iraq A devastating car bomb in the Shiite community of Dujail, Iraq, killed at least 32 people and injured 43 others. The attack underscored the ongoing sectarian violence and instability in the region.
• Aeroflot Flight 821 Crash Aeroflot Flight 821 crashed in Perm, Russia, resulting in the tragic loss of all 88 passengers on board. The incident raised serious questions about aviation safety and prompted investigations into potential causes.
• XL Leisure Group Collapse The collapse of XL Leisure Group, the United Kingdom's third-largest tour operator, left over 85,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad. This event highlighted the fragility of the travel industry and the potential economic impact of corporate failures.
• Religious Tensions in Karnataka Churches in Mangalore and southern Karnataka, India, were attacked, sparking Christian protests and a strong police response. The incident underscored ongoing religious tensions and communal conflicts in the region.

Events in 2008

September 12, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 2008

September 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 12, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.52
• Apple AAPL: opens at $150.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.66

Exchange Rates on September 12, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0598 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1305 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.838 CNY
• 1 EUR = 153.5 JPY

September 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - St Pauli : 4 - 1
• Oberhausen - Ahlen : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Amiens : 2 - 2
• Brest - Ajaccio : 1 - 2
• Chateauroux - Guingamp : 1 - 1
• Clermont - Troyes : 2 - 1
• Dijon - Montpellier : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hartlepool - Cheltenham : 4 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Piacenza - Livorno : 1 - 1

September 12, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 256th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 2008 can also be written as 9/12/2008 in the US and as 12/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Famous people died on September 12, 2008:

• David Foster Wallace

  Postmodern American author renowned for his complex, innovative writing style, particularly his landmark novel 'Infinite Jest', and his...

• Bob Quinn

  Australian footballer and coach (b. 1915).

Famous people who died in 2008

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September 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Rihanna - Disturbia
3. Pink - So What
4. Chris Brown - Forever
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

September 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 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 September 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Someone born on September 12, 2008 is:

17 years 10 months old,

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