What happened on Thursday May 29, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 29, 2008:

• Bear Stearns Acquisition by JPMorgan Bear Stearns shareholders approve the sale of the 85-year-old investment banking company to JPMorgan Chase & Company at $9.32 per share, a dramatic fall from its peak of $173 in January 2007, reflecting the unfolding financial crisis.
• 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Investigation China begins a comprehensive investigation into the causes of widespread school collapses during the devastating Sichuan earthquake, examining structural failures and potential building code violations.
• World Bank Addresses Global Food Crisis The World Bank announces a substantial $1.2 billion package to combat the global food crisis, including $200 million in grants for the most vulnerable developing countries.
• China-Taiwan Diplomatic Dialogue Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for resuming formal talks between Taiwan and mainland China during a meeting with Wu Po-hsiung, chairman of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, signaling potential diplomatic thawing.
• Luxembourg Ratifies Lisbon Treaty Luxembourg becomes the fifteenth country to ratify the Treaty of Lisbon, an important step in European Union constitutional reform and integration.
• Iceland Earthquake A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Iceland, approximately 50 kilometers from Reykjavik, causing local disruption and potential structural damage.
• Helicopter Crash in Panama City A tragic helicopter accident in Panama City results in the death of eleven people, including Chile's national police chief, General Jose Alejandro Bernales, when the aircraft crashes into a warehouse.
• Lakers Advance to NBA Finals The Los Angeles Lakers secure their place in the 2008 NBA Finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 100-92 in a decisive Game Five, showcasing their playoff prowess.

Events in 2008

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

Newspapers from May. 29, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on May 29, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.81
• Apple AAPL: opens at $186.93
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.16
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.04

Exchange Rates on May 29, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9892 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0495 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9379 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.75 JPY

May 29, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 150th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 2008 can also be written as 5/29/2008 in the US and as 29/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 29, 2008:

• Harvey Korman

  Legendary American comedian and actor best known for his iconic role on 'The Carol Burnett Show', where he won four Emmy Awards.

• Paula Gunn Allen

  Native american writer (b. 1939).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 03:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 2008

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Someone born on May 29, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 25 days old,

or 881 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6173 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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

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

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