What happened on Wednesday June 18, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 18, 2008:

• United Kingdom Ratifies Treaty of Lisbon The United Kingdom's Parliament ratifies the Treaty of Lisbon, a significant step in European Union reform and integration, which aimed to enhance the EU's institutional framework and decision-making processes.
• US and China Discuss Investment and Environmental Cooperation The United States and China engage in diplomatic negotiations to develop an investment treaty and collaborate on global environmental challenges and energy security, signaling potential improvements in bilateral relations.
• Israel and Gaza Strip Agree to Truce Israel and the Hamas-led government of the Gaza Strip negotiate a temporary truce, offering a brief respite in the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Somali President Survives Assassination Attempt Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed narrowly escapes an assassination attempt, underscoring the ongoing political instability and security challenges in Somalia during this period.
• European Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Legislation The European Parliament approves legislation allowing detention of undocumented immigrants for up to 18 months and implementing a five-year entry ban, sparking debates about immigration policy and human rights.
• Brazil Celebrates Centennial of Japanese Immigration Brazil commemorates 100 years of Japanese immigration, marking a significant milestone in the country's multicultural history. This celebration highlights the substantial contributions of Japanese immigrants to Brazilian society, economy, and culture since their first arrival in 1908.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on June 18, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.08
• Apple AAPL: opens at $181.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.56
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.55

Exchange Rates on June 18, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.85 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0173 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0367 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8822 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.41 JPY

June 18, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 170th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 2008 can also be written as 6/18/2008 in the US and as 18/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 18, 2008:

• Tasha Tudor

  Renowned American children's book illustrator and author known for her nostalgic and detailed watercolor illustrations.

• Jean Delannoy

  Renowned French film director who won the Palme d'Or in 1946 for 'La Symphonie Pastorale' and had a significant career spanning several...

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 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 18th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 2008

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Someone born on June 18, 2008 is:

17 years and 6 days old,

or 204 months and 6 days old,

or 887 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6215 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 18th 2026.

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

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

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