What happened on Wednesday July 23, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 23, 2008:

• Nepal Constituent Assembly Election A historic election was held in Nepal for the Constituent Assembly, marking a significant moment in the country's democratic transition. The Communist Party of Nepal won 220 out of 601 seats, demonstrating a strong shift in the political landscape. Ram Baran Yadav of the Nepali Congress party was elected as the President.
• Nepal Prime Minister Resigns Girija Prasad Koirala, the Prime Minister of Nepal, submitted his resignation to President Ram Baran Yadav, paving the way for the formation of a new government. This resignation was part of the political transformation following the Constituent Assembly election.
• Earthquake Strikes Honshu, Japan A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan's northern island of Honshu, causing substantial damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake left thousands of residents without electrical power, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• Niger Delta Militants Threaten Oil Production The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta was formed by militants who demanded the withdrawal of the Nigerian Army from their region and the fulfillment of their development needs. They threatened to halt oil and gas production at Bonny Island if their demands were not met, potentially disrupting Nigeria's critical energy infrastructure.
• EU Suspends Payments to Bulgarian Agencies The European Union suspended payments to two Bulgarian agencies due to significant concerns about corruption and organized crime. This action underscored the EU's commitment to maintaining financial integrity and combating systemic corruption in member states.
• Hurricane Dolly Hits Texas Hurricane Dolly made landfall on South Padre Island, Texas, with sustained winds of 95 mph (150 km/h). The powerful hurricane caused significant potential for coastal damage and disruption to local communities.
• Cape Verde Joins WTO Cape Verde officially became the 153rd member of the World Trade Organization, marking an important milestone in the country's economic integration and international trade relations.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on July 23, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $165.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.92
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.78
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.78

Exchange Rates on July 23, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0381 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8295 CNY
• 1 EUR = 169.26 JPY

July 23, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2008 can also be written as 7/23/2008 in the US and as 23/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 2008:

• Kurt Furgler

  Swiss lawyer and politician who served as the 70th President of the Swiss Confederation, playing a significant role in Swiss political...

Famous people who died in 2008

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 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 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 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 23rd is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 12:23 pm.

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 23, 2008

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Someone born on July 23, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 21 days old,

or 877 weeks

or 6139 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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