What happened on Friday July 18, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 18, 2008:

• The Dark Knight Breaks Box Office Records Warner Bros. Pictures released The Dark Knight in theaters across the USA and Canada, achieving unprecedented success. The film set new records with an opening day ticket sales of US$66.4 million and a remarkable weekend gross of US$155 million, marking a significant milestone in cinema history.
• DOJ Finds Constitutional Violations at Cook County Jail The Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice conducted an investigation and found systematic constitutional rights violations at Cook County Jail, which houses 9,800 inmates. This report highlighted serious concerns about prisoner treatment and institutional practices.
• Cambodia-Thailand Border Tension Near Prasat Vihear Temple A Cambodian general reported that tensions were high near the World Heritage nominated Prasat Vihear temple, with the border between Thailand and Cambodia nearly being reopened, signaling a delicate diplomatic situation.
• Belgian Political Impasse: King Rejects PM's Resignation King Albert II of Belgium rejected Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation due to the lack of a compromise regarding regional devolution, highlighting the complex political dynamics in Belgium.
• Qantas Airways Announces Global Job Cuts Qantas Airways, Australia's flagship carrier, announced plans to cut 1,500 jobs worldwide, reflecting economic challenges in the global aviation industry.
• Severe Thunderstorms in South Dakota Intense thunderstorms developed across central and north-central South Dakota, producing large hail up to golf ball size and generating damaging winds approaching 80 mph, posing significant risks to local communities.

Events in 2008

July 18, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 2008

July 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 18, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $168.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.81

Exchange Rates on July 18, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.94 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0055 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0226 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8168 CNY
• 1 EUR = 169.48 JPY

July 18, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 2008 can also be written as 7/18/2008 in the US and as 18/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 18, 2008:

• Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 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 18th is Cancer.

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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 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 06:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on July 18, 2008

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Someone born on July 18, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 26 days old,

or 877 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6144 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 2008?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 18, 2008.

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