Tuesday July 29, 2008

Historical Events

• Merrill Lynch, a Wall Street brokerage and investment bank Merrill Lynch, reports that it will write down US$5.7 billion in third quarter due to high-risk debt.
• Southern California is struck by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake. It can be felt from Los Angeles to San Diego, and slightly in Las Vegas.
• After assurances by the Government of Iraq regarding the independence of Iraq's Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee lifted its ban on Iraqi athletes taking part in the Beijing Olympics.
• Seven charges related to Ted Stevens' conduct as a Senator of the United States are brought against him.
• After disagreements between developing and developed nations regarding access to agricultural markets, the World Trade Organisation trade negotiations in Geneva were canceled.
• The execution of Army Private Ronald A. is approved by President George W. Bush. Gray was convicted of multiple rapes, and murders in 1988. This is the first American military execution since 1961. He is expected to appeal further before being executed.
• Australia's government has ended its compulsory detention of all asylum seekers.
• Turkey bombs Kurdistan Workers Party positions in northern Iraq, killing many guerillas just two days after the Istanbul bombings of 2008. Turkey claims that the PKK was responsible.
• Los Angeles, California: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake is felt approximately two miles (3km) southwest of Chino Hills. It can be felt in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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See also

What happened on July 29 in history? Find out the list of July 29th major events

What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008

Who died on July 29, 2008?

• Ishmeet Singh Sodhi

  Indian playback singer (Born 1989).

• Óscar Golden

Other July 29th famous deaths

• Michel Serrault

  French actor, comedian and film star who appeared from 1954 until 2007 in more than 150 films.

• Gayatri Devi

  Indian royalty, born in London, the granddaughter of the Princess Indira Gaekwar of Baroda.

• Cass Elliot

  American singer, overweight and talented, superstar with the group with "Mamas and the Papas," composed of Elliot, John and Michelle...

• Jerome Robbins

  American director producer and choreographer (d. 1998).

See all famous people who died on July 29th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Leo

Leo personality

Who should a Leo marry?

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

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Rat

The day of the week was Tuesday.

July 29th marks the 210th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 155 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2008 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
3. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
4. Intocable - Tu Adios No Mata
5. Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

Stock Markets

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.83
• Apple AAPL: opens at $156.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.78
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.54

Exchange Rates

• 1 USD = 108.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0237 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0467 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8257 CNY
• 1 EUR = 168.55 JPY