What happened on Wednesday July 16, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 16, 2008:

• Civilian Casualties in Afghan Airstrike Afghan officials confirmed the tragic death of 52 civilians in an American airstrike during a wedding, raising serious questions about military engagement protocols and civilian protection in conflict zones.
• Hezbollah Prisoner Exchange In a complex prisoner exchange, Hezbollah released the bodies of two captured Israeli soldiers, Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, in return for Samir Kuntar, four Hezbollah militants, and the remains of 200 Lebanese and Palestinian individuals, reflecting the intricate dynamics of Middle Eastern conflict resolution.
• Bernanke Reassures on Mortgage Companies Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke attempted to calm market concerns by assuring the House Financial Services Committee that mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were stable, just weeks before their eventual government takeover.
• Sri Lankan Military Advances Against Tamil Tigers The Sri Lankan military reported a significant strategic victory by capturing a major coastal city in the Northern District of Mannar from the Tamil Tigers, marking a crucial moment in the long-running civil conflict.
• US Senate Boosts AIDS Relief Funding The United States Senate approved a significant increase in funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, tripling the budget to $48 billion, demonstrating a strong commitment to global health initiatives.
• Anwar Ibrahim Arrested Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was detained on controversial charges of sodomy involving a male aide, a legal action that raised significant political and human rights concerns in Malaysia.
• Khodorkovsky Seeks Judicial Reform Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former Yukos chief, applied for parole as a strategic move to challenge President Dmitry Medvedev's promises of creating an independent judiciary, highlighting ongoing tensions between Russian business and political elites.
• Deadly Train Accident in Egypt A catastrophic train accident near Marsa Matrouh in northern Egypt resulted in the tragic loss of 42 lives and left 40 people injured. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in transportation safety in the region.
• Transport Strike Paralyzes Malta A large-scale transport strike entered its third day, effectively shutting down Malta's transportation system. The protest escalated to the point where bus drivers attempted to enter the Prime Minister's office, signaling significant labor unrest.
• Anglican Bishops Gather for Lambeth Conference One month after the GAFCON meeting, hundreds of Anglican Communion bishops convened in Canterbury for the Lambeth Conference, addressing ongoing theological and organizational challenges within the global Anglican community.

Events in 2008

July 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 2008

July 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 16, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.89
• Apple AAPL: opens at $170.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.81

Exchange Rates on July 16, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0175 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8109 CNY
• 1 EUR = 166.24 JPY

July 16, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2008 can also be written as 7/16/2008 in the US and as 16/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 16, 2008:

• Jo Stafford

  Jo Stafford was a renowned American popular singer of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her smooth vocal style and hits like 'You Belong to...

• Lorenzo Tacchella

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on July 16th

July 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Rihanna - Take A Bow
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

July 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
4. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
5. Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 16, 2008! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 2008

Your place in the Universe on July 16, 2008

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 16, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 28 days old,

or 878 weeks

or 6146 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 2008?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 16, 2008.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.