What happened on Tuesday January 15, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 15, 2008:

• 2008 US Presidential Primary Developments Mitt Romney wins the Michigan Republican Primary, with John McCain placing second. Hillary Clinton secures the Democratic contest, setting the stage for intense primary battles in Nevada and South Carolina.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalation Intense conflict erupts between Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas, resulting in 20 Palestinian casualties, including civilians, and retaliatory rocket attacks into Israel that injure 4 Israelis and kill an Ecuadorian worker.
• US Military Deployment in Afghanistan The Pentagon announces plans to deploy an additional 3,200 Marines to Afghanistan, signaling continued military engagement in the ongoing War in Afghanistan.
• International Investment in US Financial Sector Sovereign wealth funds from South Korea, Kuwait, Singapore, and Kuwait inject US$21 billion into American financial giants Citigroup and Merrill Lynch, highlighting global financial interconnectedness during the pre-financial crisis period.
• Reliance Power's Record Stock Offering Reliance Power makes financial history by raising an unprecedented 115 billion rupees (approximately US$2.9 billion) within the first minute of stock trading, demonstrating India's growing economic dynamism.
• FDA Approves Cloned Animal Food Products The US Food and Drug Administration grants permission for the sale and production of food products derived from cloned animals, marking a significant moment in agricultural and biotechnology regulation.
• Turkish Military Operation Against Kurdish Rebels Turkish warplanes conduct a bombing campaign in northern Iraq, targeting Kurdish rebel positions as part of an ongoing military strategy to suppress insurgent activities.
• Australian Court Halts Japanese Whaling The Federal Court of Australia issues a landmark ruling ordering a Japanese whaling company to cease research whaling activities within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone, marking a significant moment in marine conservation efforts.
• Romney Wins Michigan Republican Caucus Mitt Romney secures victory in the Michigan Republican caucuses, positioning himself as a key contender in the 2008 presidential election campaign.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Centennial Celebration Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority commemorates its 100th anniversary with a significant philanthropic gesture, donating $1 million to scholarship funds at Howard University, highlighting the organization's commitment to education.
• American Idol Season 7 Premiere The popular reality singing competition American Idol begins its 7th season on Fox, continuing its cultural phenomenon status in American entertainment.
• Barbados General Election A significant political shift occurs in Barbados as David Thompson and the Democratic Labour Party secure a decisive victory, winning 20 out of 30 parliamentary seats in the general election.
• Death of Brad Renfro Brad Renfro, a talented American actor known for his roles in films like 'The Client' and 'Apt Pupil', passed away at the young age of 25.

Events in 2008

January 15, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 2008

January 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 15, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.81
• Apple AAPL: opens at $177.72
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.04

Exchange Rates on January 15, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.76 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0181 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0927 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.2415 CNY
• 1 EUR = 158.09 JPY

January 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Morecambe - Darlington : 0 - 3
• Peterboro - Accrington : 8 - 2

January 15, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 15th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2008 can also be written as 1/15/2008 in the US and as 15/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Famous people died on January 15, 2008:

• Brad Renfro

  Brad Renfro was a talented American actor who gained recognition in the 1990s for his compelling performances in legal drama films like 'The...

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Fergie - Clumsy

January 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
3. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
4. Nickelback - Rockstar
5. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

January 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 January 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 01:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 2008

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Someone born on January 15, 2008 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 29 days old,

or 904 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6329 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 2008?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 15, 2008.

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