What happened on Monday September 15, 2008?

Here's what happened on September 15, 2008:

• Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Triggers 2008 Financial Crisis Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old American investment bank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. With assets of approximately US$639 billion and only US$30 billion in equity, the collapse signaled the deepening of the subprime mortgage crisis and sparked a global financial meltdown.
• Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Agreement President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai signed a historic power-sharing deal, establishing Tsvangirai as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. The agreement aimed to end political tensions and create a more inclusive government, with Mugabe retaining the presidency and control of the military.
• Morelia Bomb Attacks During El Grito Independence Day celebrations in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, a terrorist attack killed ten people and injured over 100. The bombing targeted the main square during a crowded public event, causing significant loss of life and highlighting regional security challenges.
• Pink Floyd Founder Richard Wright Dies Richard Wright, a founding member of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, passed away at age 65 after a long battle with cancer. Wright was a crucial musical architect of the band's progressive sound and contributed significantly to albums like 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.
• Antarctic Ozone Hole Reaches Record Size NASA and European Space Agency scientists reported the Antarctic ozone hole had expanded to its largest extent, covering 27 million square kilometers, compared to 26 million square kilometers in 2006. This observation underscores ongoing environmental concerns about atmospheric degradation.
• Hewlett-Packard Announces Major Job Cuts Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced plans to eliminate 24,600 jobs, reflecting ongoing restructuring and cost-cutting measures in the technology industry during the global economic downturn.
• Hurricane Ike Devastates Midwestern United States Hurricane Ike's remnants caused significant damage in the Midwestern United States, killing 13 people, leaving over one million homes without electricity, and prompting President George W. Bush to warn about rising costs. The hurricane's impact highlighted the destructive potential of extreme weather events.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on September 15, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $142.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.92
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.36

Exchange Rates on September 15, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.29 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0689 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1122 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8492 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.11 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Metz : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Tottenham - Aston Villa : 1 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ascoli - Triestina : 1 - 1
• Salernitana - Frosinone : 3 - 2

September 15, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 259th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 2008 can also be written as 9/15/2008 in the US and as 15/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Famous people died on September 15, 2008:

• Richard Wright

  Legendary keyboardist of Pink Floyd, a pioneering rock band that revolutionized progressive and psychedelic rock.

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 2008

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Someone born on September 15, 2008 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 29 days old,

or 869 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6085 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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