What happened on Saturday September 20, 2008?

Here's what happened on September 20, 2008:

• Bush Administration's Mortgage Crisis Intervention President George W. Bush requested Congressional approval for a $700 billion financial package to address the subprime mortgage crisis, a critical moment in the 2008 financial meltdown.
• Islamabad Marriott Hotel Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred when a dump truck loaded with explosives detonated in front of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in 54 fatalities and 266 injuries. This tragic event highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Thabo Mbeki Resigns as South African President South African President Thabo Mbeki resigned at the request of the African National Congress (ANC), marking a significant political transition in the country's leadership.
• Lord's Resistance Army Offensive in Southern Sudan The Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army launched a surprise military offensive against Southern Sudan, attacking troop bases and villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, escalating regional tensions.
• Galveston Island Hurricane Ike Recovery Residents of Galveston Island, Texas, were informed they could return home, but would face significant challenges due to the extensive destruction caused by Hurricane Ike, which had devastated large areas of the island.
• Shenzhen Nightclub Fire A tragic fire broke out in a nightclub in Shenzhen, China, resulting in 43 fatalities and 51 injuries, highlighting safety concerns in entertainment venues.
• Farm Aid 21 Concert Farm Aid 21 was held in Mansfield, Massachusetts, featuring a star-studded lineup of musicians including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and others, raising awareness and support for family farmers.

Events in 2008

September 20, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 2008

September 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Atalanta : 1 - 0
• Roma - Reggina : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Germinal : 1 - 0
• Dender - Waregem : 2 - 0
• Gent - Mechelen : 1 - 2
• Kortrijk - Bergen : 1 - 0
• Roeselare - Lokeren : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 2 - 5
• Bielefeld - FC Koln : 2 - 0
• Cottbus - Bochum : 1 - 1
• M'gladbach - Hertha : 0 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Recreativo : 4 - 0
• Espanol - Getafe : 1 - 1

September 20, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 264th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 2008 can also be written as 9/20/2008 in the US and as 20/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Famous people died on September 20, 2008:

• Corrado Balducci

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Pink - So What
3. Rihanna - Disturbia
4. Chris Brown - Forever
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

September 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 September 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 02:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 2008

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Someone born on September 20, 2008 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 24 days old,

or 868 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6080 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 2008?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 20, 2008.

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