What happened on Saturday June 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 28, 2008:

• US Sanctions Against Zimbabwe President Bush urged the UN to impose an international arms embargo on Zimbabwe and announced US economic sanctions against the Mugabe regime, condemning politically motivated violence and intimidation.
• Pakistan's Military Operation Against Taliban Pakistan launched a military operation against Taliban militants in the Khyber Agency near Peshawar, escalating tensions in the region's ongoing conflict.
• Manny Pacquiao's Historic Boxing Victory Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao defeated American David Diaz to win the WBC lightweight title, becoming the first Asian boxer to win four titles across four weight divisions.
• Protest in Guizhou, China Thousands of people in Guizhou province, southern China, protested against an apparent government coverup following the murder of a young girl, highlighting tensions between citizens and local authorities.
• Zimbabwean Refugee Expulsion Médecins Sans Frontières reported that South Africa had expelled approximately 450 Zimbabwean refugees, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the region.
• Kosovo Assembly Meeting In defiance of the Republic of Kosovo, the first meeting of the Community Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija was held, indicating ongoing territorial and political tensions.
• Land Transfer Protest in Kashmir The Jammu and Kashmir state government rejected a controversial land transfer decision at the Amarnath shrine after widespread public protests, demonstrating the power of civic engagement.
• Paris Rally Supporting MEK Delisting Thousands rallied in Paris to support the European Union's decision to remove the People's Mujahedin of Iran from its terrorist list, signaling a potential diplomatic shift.
• South Korean Beef Import Protest South Korean police used water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters in Seoul who were opposing the resumption of beef imports from the United States, reflecting ongoing trade and health concerns.
• Scottish Labour Leadership Change Wendy Alexander resigned as leader of the Scottish Labour Party following an ethics committee decision regarding political donations, marking a significant moment in Scottish political leadership.
• Rare No-Hit Baseball Victory The Los Angeles Dodgers achieved a remarkable baseball feat by winning a 1-0 game against the Anaheim Angels without recording a single hit, a rare occurrence in Major League Baseball.
• Greg Norman and Chris Evert Wedding Golfing legend Greg Norman (53) married former tennis star Chris Evert (53) in a high-profile wedding at Paradise Island, Bahamas.
• Tragic Model's Death Ruslana Korshunova, a promising Kazakhstani model born in 1987, passed away on this date. Her brief but impactful career in the fashion industry was notable.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 2008

June 28, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 180th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 2008 can also be written as 6/28/2008 in the US and as 28/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 28, 2008:

• Irina Michailovna Baronova
• John Bonetti
• Giuseppe Ianigro
• Stig Olin

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 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 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 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 28th 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 05:07 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 28, 2008

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Someone born on June 28, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 16 days old,

or 880 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6164 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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

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

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