What happened on Friday June 27, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 27, 2008:

• Bill Gates Resigns from Microsoft Executive Role Bill Gates officially resigned from his executive position at Microsoft to focus full-time on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, marking a significant transition from technology leadership to global philanthropic work.
• Death of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, India's first Field Marshal and a legendary military leader, passed away at the age of 94. He was a highly respected military officer known for his strategic brilliance and leadership during critical periods in Indian military history.
• North Korea Demolishes Nuclear Facility Cooling Tower In a symbolic gesture of commitment to nuclear disarmament, North Korea demolished the cooling tower at the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, signaling potential diplomatic progress.
• First Women's Magazine Published On June 27, 1693, 'Ladies' Mercury' became the first women's magazine published in London, England, marking a significant milestone in women's media and literary history.
• Richard Scruggs Sentenced for Judicial Bribery Prominent American lawyer Richard Scruggs, known for landmark lawsuits against tobacco, pharmaceutical, and construction companies, was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to bribe a judge.
• WALL-E Movie Premiere Pixar's animated film WALL-E premiered, introducing audiences to a heartwarming story about a lonely robot and environmental conservation, continuing Pixar's tradition of innovative storytelling.
• Serbia Appoints New Prime Minister Following the May parliamentary elections, Serbian President Boris Tadic appointed Mirko Crvetkovic as the new Prime Minister, signaling a potential shift in Serbia's political landscape.
• Glastonbury Festival 2008 Opens The renowned Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England, opened with headline performances by Kings Of Leon, Jay-Z, and The Verve, showcasing a diverse musical lineup.
• Tragic Helicopter Crash in Guatemala Guatemala's Interior Minister Vinicio Gomez was killed in a helicopter accident in the Baja Verapaz district. Deputy Minister Edgar Hernandez and two pilots also perished in the crash, creating a significant leadership disruption.

Events in 2008

June 27, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 2008

June 27, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 27, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $166.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.02

Exchange Rates on June 27, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0105 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0182 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8618 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.61 JPY

June 27, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 179th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 2008 can also be written as 6/27/2008 in the US and as 27/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 27, 2008:

• Sam Manekshaw

  Sam Manekshaw was a distinguished Indian Army officer who served as Chief of the Army Staff and was instrumental in India's victory during...

Famous people who died in 2008

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June 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 2008 was Viva La Vida by Coldplay, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
2. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
5. Rihanna - Take A Bow

June 27, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
4. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
5. Chris Brown - Take You Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 03:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 2008

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Someone born on June 27, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 25 days old,

or 877 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6142 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 2008?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 27, 2008.

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