What happened on Monday June 16, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 16, 2008:

• California Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage California becomes the second U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriages, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ civil rights and marriage equality.
• EU Sanctions Against Iran The European Union agrees to impose stricter sanctions on Iran in response to its alleged nuclear weapons program. The United Kingdom also freezes assets of Bank Melli, Iran's largest bank, escalating international economic pressure.
• Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis A UN humanitarian official reports that Somalia's food crisis has reached a critical point, potentially being more severe than the humanitarian situation in Darfur, underscoring the urgent need for international aid and intervention.
• Taliban Offensive in Kandahar Hundreds of Taliban militants launch a significant offensive in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, prompting the Afghan government to send reinforcements to the area.
• Severe Flooding in South China Devastating rainstorms and severe flooding impact multiple provinces in South China, including Anhui, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi. The floods have caused additional hardship for survivors of the recent 2008 Sichuan earthquake, forcing thousands from their homes.
• Audi Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans In France, the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race concludes with Audi securing its fifth consecutive victory. The winning team consists of drivers Allan McNish from Scotland, Rinaldo Capello from Italy, and Tom Kristensen from Denmark. This marks a historic moment for Kristensen, who achieves his record eighth victory in this renowned motorsport event.
• Suicide Bombing in Sri Lanka A tragic suicide bombing outside the Vavuniya police station in northern Sri Lanka results in the deaths of at least 12 police officers and injures many more, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Chadian Rebel Advance Chadian rebels continue their military campaign, seizing the town of Biltine as they move towards the capital N'Djamena, indicating ongoing political instability in the region.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on June 16, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $171.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.46

Exchange Rates on June 16, 2008:

• 1 USD = 108.2 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0242 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0449 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9006 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.36 JPY

June 16, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 2008 can also be written as 6/16/2008 in the US and as 16/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 16, 2008:

• Caylee Anthony

  Caylee Anthony was a young American girl whose disappearance and death became a high-profile criminal case in 2008.

• Mario Rigoni Stern

  Italian soldier and author (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
3. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
4. Chris Brown - Take You Down
5. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:04 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 16, 2008

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Someone born on June 16, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 19 days old,

or 881 weeks

or 6167 days old,

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There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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