What happened on Sunday July 13, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 13, 2008:

• US Mortgage Crisis Emergency Plan US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson announced a comprehensive emergency plan to stabilize the mortgage market, specifically targeting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The plan was valued at an unprecedented US$5.2 trillion, signaling the severe economic challenges during the 2008 financial crisis.
• Battle of Wanat A significant military engagement occurred in Afghanistan when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas launched a coordinated attack on US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Wanat. This battle resulted in the highest number of U.S. military casualties in a single engagement since the beginning of operations in Afghanistan in 2001, highlighting the intense and dangerous nature of the conflict.
• Launch of Union for the Mediterranean French President Nicolas Sarkozy officially launched the Union for the Mediterranean in Paris, bringing together 43 member nations with the ambitious goal of promoting diplomatic cooperation and resolving conflicts in the Middle Eastern region. This diplomatic initiative aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration across diverse Mediterranean countries.
• Death of Bronislaw Geremek Bronislaw Geremek, a prominent Polish historian, politician, and key figure in Poland's transition from communism, passed away at the age of 76. Geremek was a significant intellectual and political leader who played a crucial role in the Solidarity movement and Poland's democratic transformation.
• Israeli Prisoner Swap Proposal Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert revealed a proposed prisoner exchange with Hezbollah, offering to swap five prisoners in return for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured during a previous conflict in 2006. This proposal highlighted the complex diplomatic and humanitarian negotiations in the region.
• Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating suicide bombing occurred in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, targeting a police patrol and resulting in at least 18 fatalities. This tragic event underscored the ongoing security challenges and violence in the region.
• Pope Benedict XVI Visits World Youth Day Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Sydney, Australia, to participate in the World Youth Day 2008 celebrations. This significant religious event brought together young Catholics from around the world for spiritual gathering and cultural exchange.

Events in 2008

July 13, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 2008

July 13, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 195th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 2008 can also be written as 7/13/2008 in the US and as 13/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 13, 2008:

• Bronisław Geremek

  Renowned Polish historian, politician, and key figure in Poland's democratic transition, serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

• Rudolf Nafziger
• Harry Weston

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on July 13th

July 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Jonas Brothers - Burnin' Up

July 13, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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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 13, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 02:01 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 2008

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Someone born on July 13, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 23 days old,

or 881 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6171 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 2008?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 13, 2008.

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