What happened on Tuesday January 29, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 29, 2008:

• Tragic School Bus Mine Explosion in Sri Lanka A devastating mine explosion targeting a school bus in Madhu, Sri Lanka, resulted in the deaths of 20 civilians, including 11 children, and injured 14 others, underscoring the brutal impact of conflict on innocent lives.
• US House Passes Economic Stimulus Package The United States House of Representatives approved a substantial $146 billion economic stimulus package, aimed at mitigating economic challenges and providing financial relief.
• Egyptian Court Ruling on Religious Identity An Egyptian court made a landmark decision allowing individuals to receive government identity documents even if they do not adhere to the three officially recognized religions, representing a nuanced approach to religious freedom.
• Iran Persecutes Baha'i Faith Followers Iran's judiciary sentenced 54 Baha'i Faith followers to prison on charges of 'anti-regime propaganda', highlighting ongoing religious persecution in the country.
• 2008 Florida Presidential Primary Florida voters participated in the presidential primary election, a crucial step in the 2008 United States presidential nomination process.
• Pakistan Military Operation in North Waziristan The Pakistan Army conducted a missile strike in North Waziristan, neutralizing ten suspected militants in an ongoing counterterrorism effort.
• Snowstorms Disrupt China's Transportation Severe snowstorms caused significant disruption to the Beijing-Guangzhou railway during China's important 'Chunyun' travel period, impacting millions of travelers during the peak transportation season.
• Near-Earth Asteroid Observation Asteroid 2007 TU24 passed Earth at a distance of 334,000 miles, with scientific observations revealing a significant reduction in its estimated size from 2,000 feet to 800 feet in diameter.
• Venezuelan Bank Hostage Crisis Armed gunmen in Venezuela took 30 hostages at a bank in Guarico state, fleeing in an ambulance before being subsequently captured by authorities.

Events in 2008

January 29, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 2008

January 29, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 29, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $131.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.85
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.53

Exchange Rates on January 29, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9979 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0935 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1958 CNY
• 1 EUR = 158.22 JPY

January 29, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Libourne : 1 - 0
• Sedan - Troyes : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Colchester : 1 - 0
• Cardiff - QPR : 3 - 1
• Charlton - Stoke : 1 - 0
• Hull - Coventry : 1 - 0
• Ipswich - Plymouth : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Oxford : 1 - 0
• Burton - Rushden & D : 2 - 1
• Cambridge - Exeter : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Millwall : 0 - 1
• Crewe - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 1
• Doncaster - Hartlepool : 2 - 0
• Huddersfield - Bournemouth : 1 - 0
• Luton - Swindon : 0 - 1

January 29, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 29th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2008 can also be written as 1/29/2008 in the US and as 29/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Famous people died on January 29, 2008:

• Margaret Truman

  Margaret Truman was an accomplished American writer, musician, and daughter of President Harry S. Truman.

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - With You
5. Fergie - Clumsy

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
3. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
4. Nickelback - Rockstar
5. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. J. Holiday - Suffocate
3. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
4. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
5. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 2008

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Someone born on January 29, 2008 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 15 days old,

or 902 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6315 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2008?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2008.

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