What happened on Tuesday October 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on October 28, 2008:

• Significant Stock Market Recovery The U.S. stock market experienced a remarkable recovery, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 889.35 points (10.88%), rising to 9,065.12. Similarly, the S&P 500 increased by 91.59 points (10.79%) to 940.51, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 143.57 points (9.53%) to 1,649.47, indicating a strong market rebound during the financial crisis.
• Neo-Nazi Assassination Plot Against Obama Two white supremacist neo-Nazis, Daniel Cowart and Paul Schlesselman, were arrested in Tennessee for plotting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Barack Obama. Their plan included a proposed killing spree at a predominantly black school before attempting to kill Obama.
• Maldives Democratic Transition: Gayoom Concedes to Nasheed In a historic moment for Maldivian democracy, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom conceded electoral defeat to opposition leader Mohamed "Anni" Nasheed, who won 54 percent of the vote. This marked the end of Gayoom's 30-year authoritarian rule and a significant step towards democratic governance in the island nation.
• US Cross-Border Raid into Syria The United States conducted a controversial helicopter-borne raid inside Syrian territory, killing eight people. This marked the first known ground force incursion since the Iraq invasion, drawing strong condemnation from the Syrian government, which described the action as 'terrorist aggression'.
• Volkswagen's Market Value Surge In an extraordinary financial event, Volkswagen briefly became the world's largest company by market value, with short sellers paying up to 1,005 euros per share. At this peak, the company's voting stock was valued at 296 billion euros (approximately US$370 billion), creating a significant market disruption.
• IMF Loan Package for Hungary The International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed to provide Hungary with a substantial US$25.1-billion loan package, aimed at stabilizing the country's economy during the global financial crisis of 2008.
• Microsoft Announces Windows 7 Beta Microsoft revealed plans to release the Windows 7 beta version to developers at its Professional Developers Conference, signaling an upcoming major update to its operating system.
• North Korean Threat Against South Korea North Korea issued a provocative statement threatening to turn South Korea into "debris" if the South did not cease what North Korea termed "confrontational activities", escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
• Iran Opens Strategic Naval Base Iran inaugurated a new naval base at Jask, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical entry point to the Persian Gulf, potentially signaling increased maritime military capabilities.
• Devastating Floods in Yemen Torrential rains caused severe flooding in Yemen, resulting in at least 90 fatalities and displacing approximately 20,000 people, highlighting the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Severe Winter Storm in Upstate New York A major winter storm hit the higher elevations of the Catskills and Adirondacks, bringing exceptionally heavy snow, torrential rains, and strong wind gusts. The storm caused significant disruption, with 40,000 utility customers losing power, and approximately 10,000 remaining without electricity by October 30th.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on October 28, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $95.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.40

Exchange Rates on October 28, 2008:

• 1 USD = 99.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2707 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1535 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.839 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.94 JPY

October 28, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Cottbus : 1 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Schalke 04 : 0 - 3
• Werder Bremen - Leverkusen : 0 - 2
• Wolfsburg - M'gladbach : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Ahlen : 0 - 2
• Augsburg - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 2
• Hansa Rostock - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
• Wehen - Ingolstadt : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Le Havre : 4 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol City - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
• Burnley - Reading : 1 - 0
• Cardiff - Blackpool : 2 - 0
• Crystal Palace - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 2
• Derby - Norwich : 3 - 1

October 28, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 2008 can also be written as 10/28/2008 in the US and as 28/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Famous people died on October 28, 2008:

• Alexander Lowen
• Bishop Dolegiewicz

Famous people who died in 2008

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. T.I. - Live Your Life
3. Pink - So What
4. Britney Spears - Womanizer
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
2. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
3. T.I. - Whatever You Like
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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October 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 28, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:07 am and setting at 05:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 28, 2008

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Someone born on October 28, 2008 is:

16 years 6 months old,

or 198 months and 16 days old,

or 863 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6042 days old,

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

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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

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