What happened on Friday January 25, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 25, 2008:

• US Defense Secretary's Pakistan Intervention Statement United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates publicly declares the US military's readiness to deploy troops to Pakistan to combat al-Qaeda and Taliban insurgents, signaling potential direct military intervention in the region.
• Iraq War: Al-Qaeda Offensive in Mosul Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announces significant progress against al-Qaeda in Iraq, claiming the terrorist group has been largely pushed out of the country. He declares an imminent decisive offensive in Mosul, the group's last major stronghold, following recent attacks that killed approximately 40 people, including the local police chief.
• China's Devastating Snowstorm China experiences its most severe snowstorm in 133 years, causing widespread disruption across central and southern regions. The catastrophic weather event results in 133 fatalities, significant transportation delays, and extensive power infrastructure failures.
• Assassination of Lebanese Anti-Terror Investigator Lebanon's top anti-terror investigator and his driver are killed in a targeted explosion in the Hazmiyeh suburb of Beirut, marking a significant act of political violence.
• South African Mining Shutdown Major South African mining companies producing gold, platinum, coal, and diamonds suspend underground mining operations due to critical electricity supply uncertainties, highlighting the nation's infrastructure challenges.
• Russian Mafia Boss Arrested Semion Mogilevich, a notorious Russian organized crime boss, is taken into custody in Moscow, representing a significant law enforcement action against international organized crime.
• Kucinich Exits 2008 Presidential Race Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich withdraws from the 2008 United States Presidential Election, narrowing the field of Democratic candidates.
• Chavez Alleges Colombian Military Threat Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accuses Colombia of planning a military aggression against Venezuela, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two South American nations.
• Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Fire A significant fire engulfs portions of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, leading to a complete building evacuation. The fire affected upper floors, the roof, and the building's facade before being brought under control.
• GameTrailers TV Series Launch Spike TV introduces the GameTrailers TV Series in the United States, featuring video game trailers, industry news, and interviews, catering to the growing video game entertainment market.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on January 25, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.58
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.03

Exchange Rates on January 25, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0055 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0969 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.2106 CNY
• 1 EUR = 156.72 JPY

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Waregem - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Angers : 1 - 1
• Boulogne - Guingamp : 0 - 2
• Brest - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Dijon - Sedan : 1 - 1
• Grenoble - Amiens : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Carlisle : 1 - 0
• Doncaster - Swansea : 0 - 4
• Northampton - Leyton Orient : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Willem II - AZ Alkmaar : 3 - 0

January 25, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 25th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 2008 can also be written as 1/25/2008 in the US and as 25/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Fergie - Clumsy

January 25, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 25, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
3. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
4. Nickelback - Rockstar
5. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 25, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. J. Holiday - Suffocate
3. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 25, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 25, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on January 25, 2008

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Someone born on January 25, 2008 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 19 days old,

or 902 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6319 days old,

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

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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

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

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