What happened on Friday July 20, 2007?

Here's what happened on July 20, 2007:

• CIA Interrogation Techniques Executive Order President Bush issued an executive order allowing the CIA to use certain interrogation methods for terrorism suspects, excluding waterboarding and extreme temperature exposure, sparking significant legal and ethical debates.
• Purdue Pharma OxyContin Fine United States District Judge James Jones imposed a massive $634.5 million fine on Purdue Pharma and three executives for misleading the public about OxyContin, a landmark pharmaceutical legal case.
• Taliban Kidnaps South Korean Passengers Taliban insurgents seized a bus in Afghanistan and kidnapped South Korean passengers, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Iftikhar Chaudhry Reinstated as Pakistan's Chief Justice The Supreme Court of Pakistan unanimously reinstated Iftikhar Chaudhry as Chief Justice, a significant moment in Pakistan's judicial history.
• TAM Flight 3054 Crash Investigation Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragic TAM Linhas Aereas Flight 3054 crash, which was a significant aviation disaster in Brazil.
• China Closes Contaminated Chemical and Pet Food Factories China shut down a chemical plant linked to deaths in Panama from tainted medicines and two pet food factories associated with pet fatalities in the United States, demonstrating a response to international safety concerns.
• Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners Israel began releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners associated with Fatah, a potential gesture towards diplomatic reconciliation.
• Ethiopia Pardons Opposition Leaders The Ethiopian government pardoned and released opposition leaders who were sentenced to life imprisonment following riots after the 2005 elections, without direct pressure from the United States.
• UK 'Cash for Honours' Investigation Concludes The UK Crown Prosecution Service concluded its investigation into the 'Cash for Honours' allegations, determining there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges.
• Revival of Pakistani Cinema Geo Films distributed Shoaib Mansoor's 'Khuda Ke Liye' across Pakistan, widely considered a pivotal moment in the revival of Pakistani cinema.
• Bolivian Capital Relocation Protests Hundreds of thousands of Bolivians protested against government plans to move the capital from La Paz to Sucre, highlighting significant political and social tensions.
• Death of Senator Antonio Carlos Magalhães Senator Antonio Carlos Magalhães, a prominent three-time governor of Bahia state in Brazil, passed away at the age of 79. He was a significant political figure known for his influential role in Brazilian politics.
• Scuffle at FIFA U-20 World Cup A confrontation between Toronto Police, Chilean, and Argentine teams at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup resulted in 21 arrests, causing international sporting controversy.

Events in 2007

July 20, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 2007

July 20, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 20, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $141.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $40.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.85

Exchange Rates on July 20, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0486 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2007 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.57 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.67 JPY

July 20, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 2007 can also be written as 7/20/2007 in the US and as 20/7/2007 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 2007 in July 2007 calendar

Famous people died on July 20, 2007:

• Tammy Faye Messner

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• Kai Siegbahn

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Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Rihanna - Umbrella
2. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
3. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar
5. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')

July 20, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
4. Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

July 20, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
3. Tank - Please Don't Go
4. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
5. Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 2007 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 20, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:58 am and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 2007

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Someone born on July 20, 2007 is:

17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 24 days old,

or 929 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6508 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 2007?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 20, 2007.

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