What happened on Monday August 25, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 25, 2008:

• NNSA Eliminates Highly Enriched Uranium The National Nuclear Security Administration successfully eliminated 100 metric tons of highly enriched uranium, equivalent to thousands of potential nuclear weapons, representing a major non-proliferation achievement.
• 2008 South Ossetia War A significant geopolitical conflict between Russia and Georgia erupted in South Ossetia, involving military confrontations and territorial disputes that had broader implications for regional stability.
• Russia Considers Nuclear Armament Russia contemplated arming its Baltic Fleet with nuclear weapons for the first time since the Cold War, raising international tensions and security concerns.
• Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners During U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's diplomatic visit to the region, Israel released 199 Palestinian prisoners, potentially signaling a gesture towards peace negotiations.
• Historic Speaker Election in Zimbabwe Lovemore Moyo was elected Speaker of Zimbabwe's House of Assembly, becoming the first opposition speaker since 1980, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape.
• Democratic National Convention in Denver Denver, Colorado hosted the 2008 National Convention of the U.S. Democratic Party, a pivotal political event during the presidential election year.
• Nawaz Sharif Withdraws from Coalition Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced the withdrawal of his Pakistan Muslim League(N) party from the governing coalition, indicating political instability.
• Itek Air Boeing 737 Crash in Kyrgyzstan A tragic aviation disaster occurred when an Itek Air Boeing 737 passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital. The crash resulted in 68 fatalities out of 90 passengers and crew members, marking a significant air safety incident.
• Listeria Outbreak in Canada Canadian health authorities reported 12 deaths linked to a listeria epidemic traced to a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Toronto, highlighting significant public health and food safety concerns.
• Tropical Storm Gustav Forms Tropical Storm Gustav emerged in the Atlantic Ocean, posing potential threats to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, signaling an active hurricane season.
• 2008 Alaska Quarter-Dollar Coin Release The United States Mint introduced the Alaska state quarter as part of the ongoing 50 State Quarters Program, commemorating Alaska's unique history and statehood.

Events in 2008

August 25, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 2008

August 25, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 25, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.27
• Apple AAPL: opens at $176.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.48

Exchange Rates on August 25, 2008:

• 1 USD = 109.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0504 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0956 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8487 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.28 JPY

August 25, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Nurnberg : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nimes - Lens : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Altrincham - Wrexham : 1 - 1
• Burton - Kidderminster : 2 - 2
• Cambridge - Kettering Town : 0 - 2
• Forest Green - Weymouth : 4 - 1
• Grays - Eastbourne Borough : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Portsmouth - Man United : 0 - 1

August 25, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 2008 can also be written as 8/25/2008 in the US and as 25/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 25, 2008:

• Kevin Duckworth

  Professional NBA basketball player who played as a center, most notably for the Portland Trail Blazers during the late 1980s and early...

• Josef Tal
• Franco Martinelli
• Randa Chahal Sabag

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Rihanna - Disturbia
2. David Archuleta - Crush
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

August 25, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Rihanna - Take A Bow
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Lil Wayne - A Milli
4. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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

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August 25, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 05:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on August 25, 2008

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Someone born on August 25, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 19 days old,

or 872 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6106 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 2008?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 25, 2008.

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