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see horoscope and birth chart for July 16, 2008What happened on Wednesday, July 16, 2008?
About July 16th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was arrested on July 16, 2008, on charges of sodomy following a complaint by a former aide. He was released on bail the following day.
- Day of the week: July 16th, 2008 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan
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- July 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 16, 2008?
- July 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 16, 2008?
- Back in 2008
July 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 2008:
- Anwar Ibrahim Arrested Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was arrested on July 16, 2008, on charges of sodomy following a complaint by a former aide. He was released on bail the following day. source: cnbc.com
- 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.
July 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was July 16, 2008?
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: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 2008:
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July 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- 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.
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
July 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
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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.
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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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
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.
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How old is someone born on July 16, 2008?
Someone born on July 16, 2008 is:
18 years and 17 days old,
or 216 months and 17 days old,
or 941 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6591 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years 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 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 16th 2027.
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.
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Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 16, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 16, 2008 includes Anwar Ibrahim Arrested, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 16, 2008 included “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 16, 2008 included The Dark Knight, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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