What happened on Sunday June 15, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 15, 2008:

• King John Signs Magna Carta On June 15, 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, a pivotal moment in legal history that established fundamental rights and limited the monarch's power, laying groundwork for modern democratic principles.
• AIG CEO Martin J. Sullivan Fired Martin J. Sullivan was dismissed as CEO of American International Group (AIG) due to substantial financial losses resulting from the subprime mortgage crisis, highlighting the severe economic challenges of the period.
• Kosovo's Constitution Takes Effect The newly established constitution of Kosovo officially went into effect, marking a significant milestone in the country's path to sovereignty and self-governance following its declaration of independence.
• Death of Arthur Galston, Agent Orange Discoverer Arthur Galston, a renowned botanist, passed away at the age of 88. He is historically significant for his scientific research that inadvertently led to the development of Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide later used controversially during the Vietnam War.
• Tony Awards Honor Stephen Sondheim The prestigious Tony Awards ceremony was held in New York City, with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim receiving a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to musical theater.
• Severe Flooding in Southern China Extensive flooding in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces caused by heavy rains resulted in at least six fatalities, four missing persons, and the evacuation of 150,000 people, demonstrating the region's environmental vulnerability.
• U.S. Open Golf Championship Playoff Professional golfers Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate were set to compete in an 18-hole playoff for the 2008 U.S. Open Golf Championship, creating significant anticipation in the sports world.
• Anjouan Holds First Presidential Election Anjouan, an island in the Union of the Comoros, conducted its first presidential election following the 2008 invasion that removed former leader Mohamed Bacar, signaling a significant political transition.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 2008

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

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Las Palmas : 3 - 1
• Celta - Alaves : 2 - 3
• Ferrol - Castellon : 1 - 0
• Hercules - Cadiz : 1 - 1
• Malaga - Tenerife : 2 - 1

June 15, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 167th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 2008 can also be written as 6/15/2008 in the US and as 15/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 15, 2008:

• Stan Winston

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 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 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 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 15th 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 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 15, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:10 pm and setting at 03:24 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 15, 2008

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Someone born on June 15, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 24 days old,

or 881 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6172 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 15th 2025.

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

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

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