Tuesday July 29, 2008

US date format: 7/29/2008, UK date format: 29/7/2008

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 29, 2008).

The number one song in US was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry.

The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while The Last Patriot by Brad Thor was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Spooks: Code 9. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Cradle of Rome or 11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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July 29, 2008 Events

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

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July 29, 2008 Famous Deaths


Who died on July 29, 2008?

Other July 29th famous deaths

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

  • 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).

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July 29, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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 chinese zodiac sign

Rat

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July 29, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 29, 2008?


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.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Stiller

Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Mirrors

Mirrors

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Alexandre Aja

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Cameron Boyce

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on July 29, 2008? Which were the top hits on July 29, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Take A Bow
  3. - Forever
  4. - Lollipop
  5. - Viva La Vidayoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Teenage Love Affair
  4. - I Luv Your Girl
  5. - Take A Bow

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Para Siempre
  4. - Tu Adios No Mata
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in July 2008?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Last Patriot by Brad Thor

The Last Patriot

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Brad Thor, master of suspense author and #1 New York Times bestseller is back with his highest voltage thriller to date. This time, a Navy SEAL becomes covert Homeland Security agent Scot Harvath

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

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The #1 bestseller is now a major motion movie: "Starting and addictive." . . . A story about love, loyalty, and family. -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.

Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner

Say Goodbye

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Come into my parlor . . . It all starts for FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy with a pregnant hooker. Kimberly's story is too terrifying to believe, according to Delilah Rose.

Rules Of Deception by Christopher Reich

Rules Of Deception

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New York Times Bestseller Dr. Jonathan Ransom is a surgeon with Doctors Without Borders. He is climbing in Switzerland Alps with Emma when he falls into a crevasse.

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

Chasing Harry Winston

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Meet Emmy, Leigh and Adriana. Each of them have been best friends since college and have shared many career foibles and romance missteps in the past decade.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Cradle of Rome

Cradle of Rome

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: D3 Publisher

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Lass (PC) 5pb. (Xbox 360, PSP)

Beat'n Groovy

Beat'n Groovy

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Konami

American McGee's Grimm

American McGee's Grimm

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Turner Broadcasting System

Civilization IV: Colonization

Civilization IV: Colonization

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


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

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the day of the week was Tuesday.

What zodiac sign is July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 2008?

On July 29, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on July 29, 2008?

Famous people died on July 29, 2008 include, Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Óscar Golden.