What happened on Monday July 21, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 21, 2008:

• Zimbabwe Hyperinflation Crisis Zimbabwe introduces a staggering 100-billion dollar bank note as the country's annual inflation rate reaches an unprecedented 2.2 million percent, symbolizing the severe economic collapse under Robert Mugabe's regime.
• Arrest of Radovan Karadžić Radovan Karadžić, the first president of the Republika Srpska, is arrested in Belgrade, Serbia on allegations of war crimes, following a 12-year long international manhunt. He was a key figure in the Bosnian War and was indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for his role in war crimes, including the Srebrenica genocide.
• First Guantanamo Bay Terrorism Trial Salim Ahmed Hamdan, former driver and bodyguard of Osama Bin Laden, becomes the first Guantanamo Bay prisoner to face formal terrorism charges, pleading not guilty in a landmark legal proceeding.
• Zimbabwe Political Breakthrough In a historic meeting, President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai agree to end political violence and engage in talks to form a government of national unity, potentially marking a turning point in Zimbabwe's political crisis.
• China-Russia Border Agreement China and Russia sign a comprehensive accord settling long-standing border disputes in the northeast region of China, effectively ending decades of territorial tensions and marking a significant diplomatic milestone in their bilateral relations.
• Nepal's First President Elected Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal, marking a significant transition in the country's political landscape following the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a federal democratic republic.
• Constitutional Reform in France The French Congress (National Assembly and Senate) passes a constitutional amendment by a razor-thin margin of one vote. The bill aims to strengthen parliamentary powers, limit presidential terms to two, and grant the President the right to address Parliament directly.
• Salmonella Outbreak Investigation The United States Food and Drug Administration confirms that a single salmonella strain was responsible for the 2008 outbreak linked to Mexican-grown jalapeño peppers, highlighting critical food safety concerns.

Events in 2008

July 21, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 2008

July 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $166.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.83

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9995 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0172 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.83 CNY
• 1 EUR = 169.5 JPY

July 21, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2008 can also be written as 7/21/2008 in the US and as 21/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 21, 2008:

• Donald Stokes

  Baron Stokes was a prominent English businessman who played a significant role in the industrial landscape of mid-20th century Britain.

• Muhlis Tayfur

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Rihanna - Take A Bow
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Chris Brown - Forever
5. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

July 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
4. Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
5. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st 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 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 2008

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Someone born on July 21, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 23 days old,

or 877 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6141 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2008?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 21, 2008.

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