What happened on Monday July 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on July 28, 2008:

• U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan A United States Predator drone conducted a missile strike on a Pakistani madrassa, killing six individuals, including al-Qaeda member Abu Khabab al-Masri. The operation highlighted the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• Deadly Suicide Bombings in Iraq A series of coordinated suicide bombings struck Baghdad and Kirkuk, killing at least 53 people and wounding approximately 240. The attacks targeted crowds in both the capital and a northern Kurdish protest gathering, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in Iraq.
• DOJ Report Reveals Political Hiring Misconduct A Department of Justice internal report exposed that Monica Goodling, a senior aide to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, had illegally based hiring decisions on political affiliation, revealing systemic ethical breaches.
• George Tupou V Becomes King of Tonga George Tupou V was elected as the new King of Tonga, a transition delayed by the 2006 Nuku'alofa Riots. This marked a significant moment in Tongan political history.
• Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare Burns Down The historic Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, England, was destroyed by fire for the second time in 80 years, marking a significant loss for the local community and tourism.
• Typhoon Fung-Wong Devastates Taiwan Typhoon Fung-Wong unleashed catastrophic rainfall on Taiwan, dumping up to 28 inches of rain and causing widespread flooding. The extreme weather event resulted in one confirmed fatality and significant infrastructure damage.
• Total Solar Eclipse Across Northern Hemisphere A remarkable total solar eclipse traversed Canada, northern Greenland, and central Russia, offering a rare astronomical spectacle for observers in these regions.
• Golden State Warriors Re-sign Andris Biedrins The NBA's Golden State Warriors secured their centre Andris Biedrins with a substantial six-year contract worth US$62 million, demonstrating the team's commitment to long-term player development.

Events in 2008

July 28, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 2008

July 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 28, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $162.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.69

Exchange Rates on July 28, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0221 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0344 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8375 CNY
• 1 EUR = 169.17 JPY

July 28, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 210th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 2008 can also be written as 7/28/2008 in the US and as 28/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 2008 in July 2008 calendar

July 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Rihanna - Take A Bow
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

July 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
4. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
5. Rihanna - Take A Bow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 06:22 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 28, 2008

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Someone born on July 28, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 16 days old,

or 876 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 2008?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 28, 2008.

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