What happened on Saturday April 19, 2008?

Here's what happened on April 19, 2008:

• Iraqi Forces Reclaim Basra from Mahdi Army Iraqi troops successfully regained control of Basra, forcing the Mahdi Army led by Moktada al-Sadr to retreat from its last controlled districts. This operation, endorsed by Iran, followed a failed attempt in March, marking a significant moment in Iraq's internal security efforts.
• South African Court Stops Chinese Arms Shipment to Zimbabwe A South African court halted the An Yue Jiang, a Chinese cargo vessel carrying 77 tonnes of small arms destined for Zimbabwe. The ship, allegedly loaded from China's Ministry of Defense, was reported to have left Mozambique, raising international concerns about arms proliferation.
• Al-Sadr Warns of Rebellion Against US-Iraqi Crackdown Muqtada Al-Sadr, influential Shiite cleric, threatens a new rebellion if the United States and Iraqi forces continue their military operations against his followers, signaling potential escalation of sectarian tensions.
• Chinese Nationalist Protests Against Carrefour Protests erupted in Chinese cities like Kunming and Hefei against the French retailer Carrefour, with nationalists accusing the company of racism. Demonstrators threw water bottles, blocked customers, and vandalized stores, reflecting rising tensions in Sino-French relations.
• Soyuz TMA-11 Emergency Landing Due to a computer system error, the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft safely landed 475 km (295 mi) from its planned landing site in Kazakhstan, demonstrating the resilience of space mission contingency protocols.
• Deadly Nightclub Fire in Quito, Ecuador A tragic nightclub fire caused by fireworks erupted in Quito, Ecuador, resulting in 14 fatalities. The incident highlights the importance of fire safety regulations in public entertainment venues.
• Death of Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, head of the Pontifical Council for the Family, passed away at age 72. A prominent Catholic Church leader known for his conservative views on family and social issues.

Events in 2008

April 19, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 2008

April 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Palermo : 1 - 0
• Roma - Livorno : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• FC Brussels - Mouscron : 0 - 2
• Genk - Dender : 2 - 0
• Germinal - St Truiden : 2 - 1
• Roeselare - Mechelen : 2 - 2
• Waregem - Charleroi : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Betis : 1 - 3
• Barcelona - Espanol : 0 - 0
• Sevilla - Almeria : 1 - 4
• Zaragoza - Recreativo : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Hercules : 1 - 0
• Las Palmas - Alaves : 2 - 1
• Poli Ejido - Cordoba : 1 - 0

April 19, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 2008 can also be written as 4/19/2008 in the US and as 19/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

Famous people died on April 19, 2008:

• Germaine Tillion

  Renowned French anthropologist and prominent resistance fighter during World War II who dedicated her life to documenting human rights and...

• Alfonso López Trujillo

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 2008 was Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Madonna - 4 Minutes
4. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
5. Usher - Love In This Club

April 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
2. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
3. Duffy - Mercy
4. Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
5. Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes

April 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
4. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
5. The-Dream - Falsetto

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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April 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 05:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 2008

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Someone born on April 19, 2008 is:

17 years and 25 days old,

or 204 months and 25 days old,

or 890 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6234 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 2008?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 19, 2008.

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