What happened on Tuesday December 23, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 23, 2008:

• India-Pakistan Tensions Post-Mumbai Attacks Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh publicly denies reports of potential military escalation with Pakistan in the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, attempting to de-escalate regional tensions.
• Sri Lankan Civil War Offensive Intense military confrontation continues in the Northern offensive of the Sri Lankan Civil War, with the country's Army engaged in heavy fighting against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Kilinochchi.
• Military Coup in Guinea A military coup d'état is announced in Guinea shortly after the death of long-time President Lansana Conté, marking a significant political transition in the West African nation.
• Gas Exporting Countries Forum Establishment The world's 15 largest gas-producing nations formalize the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, creating a significant international organization to coordinate and potentially influence global gas markets.
• Diplomatic Tensions between New Zealand and Fiji Diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Fiji deteriorate as Caroline McDonald, acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji, is expelled. In a reciprocal move, New Zealand declares Cama Tuiloma, Fiji's acting High Commissioner, persona non grata.
• America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act The U.S. Congress passes H.R. Public Law 110-456, establishing a new commemorative coin program featuring national parks and sites. The program will run from 2010 to 2015, with each state and territory represented through circulating and non-circulating five-ounce silver coins.

Events in 2008

December 23, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 2008

December 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $86.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.35

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2008:

• 1 USD = 90.96 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.219 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0876 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.849 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.7 JPY

December 23, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 358th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2008 can also be written as 12/23/2008 in the US and as 23/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 23, 2008:

• Pietro Gamba

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. - Live Your Life
3. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
4. Britney Spears - Circus
5. T.I. - Whatever You Like

December 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
4. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
5. Usher - Trading Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 02:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 2008

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Someone born on December 23, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 21 days old,

or 855 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5986 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2008?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2008.

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