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About July 27th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 27, 2008, two explosions occurred in Istanbul's Güngören district, killing 17 people, including five children, and injuring 154. The attacks targeted a crowded pedestrian street, marking the deadliest civilian assault in Turkey since 2003. Kurdish separatist militants, particularly the PKK, were suspected, though no group claimed responsibility.
- Day of the week: July 27th, 2008 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- July 27, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 27, 2008?
- July 27, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- July 27, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- July 27, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 27, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 27, 2008?
- Back in 2008
July 27, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 27, 2008:
- Istanbul Bombing On July 27, 2008, two explosions occurred in Istanbul's Güngören district, killing 17 people, including five children, and injuring 154. The attacks targeted a crowded pedestrian street, marking the deadliest civilian assault in Turkey since 2003. Kurdish separatist militants, particularly the PKK, were suspected, though no group claimed responsibility. source: washingtonpost.com
- Cambodia holds general elections Cambodia conducted its general elections, with the ruling party securing a majority, leading to political developments in the country. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine dies at 82 Acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine passed away at the age of 82, leaving a significant impact on Arab cinema. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Rafael Nadal Wins Rogers Cup Rafael Nadal claimed his second Rogers Cup tennis championship in Toronto, defeating German Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 in the final. In the men's doubles, local hero Daniel Nestor and Serbian partner Nenad Zimonjic triumphed over the Bryan brothers.
- Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Relief pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage and former manager Dick Williams were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, honoring their significant contributions to the sport.
July 27, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 27, 2008?
July 27, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 209th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 27, 2008 can also be written as 7/27/2008 in the US and as 27/7/2008 in UK and Europe.
July 27, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 27, 2008:
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Youssef ChahineEgyptian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1926).
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Isaac Saba RaffoulMexican businessman (b. 1923).
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Yusuf Shahin
July 27, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 27, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Chris Brown - Forever
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
July 27, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
July 27, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 27, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 27, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 27, 2008 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 27, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 05:18 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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How old is someone born on July 27, 2008?
Someone born on July 27, 2008 is:
18 years and 8 days old,
or 216 months and 8 days old,
or 940 weeks and 2 days old,
or 6582 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 2008?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 27th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 27, 2008.
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Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 27, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 27, 2008 includes Istanbul Bombing, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 27, 2008 included “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 27, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make July 27, 2008 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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