Monday October 29, 2007

Historical Events

• The origin of HIV, which is most prevalent in South America, the United States, Europe and Japan, Australia, and many other countries, can be traced back to Haiti in 1969.
• The USS "Arleigh Burke" enters Somali waters to pursue a Japanese vessel carrying benzene. It was taken by pirates.
• King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia asserts that the Government of the United Kingdom failed in its duty to act on intelligence provided by the Government of Saudi Arabia, which could have prevented the London bombings of 7 July 2005.
• Ehud Olmert, the Prime Minister of Israel, announces that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate carcinoma.
• Salim Aliyow Alibrow Ibrow is elected Prime Minister of Somalia in Transitional Federal Government after Ali Mohamed Ghedi, the embattled Ali Mohamed Ghedi, resigns.
• As a precaution, the UK Embassy in Baku (Azerbaijan) is now closed. After the Azerbaijan Government reported that a terror attack of large scale and horrifying proportions was prevented, the US Embassy also closed its doors.
• People's Republic of China
• The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has announced that Li Keqiang, a new Politburo Standing Committee member, has resigned as Liaoning Secretary and is being succeeded by Zhang Wenyue, Liaoning Governor.
• China announces it has detained 774 people in a crackdown against the production of tainted food, drugs and agricultural products.
• Central Nepal is shaken by an earthquake measuring five on the Richter scale.
• Due to the "elevated risk of bank robbery", all banks and post offices located in Borlange, Sweden are closed by the police.
• Kasereka Kabamba is a leader of the Mai Mai militia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrenders to Nord-Kivu Army chief Vainqueur Mayala. Kabamba claims that his forces fought against rebels loyal Laurent Kabila's forces, while in the service the government.
• This week, one of two men accused of plotting a gay-sex and-drugs blackmail attack against a minor British Royal Family member will appear in court.
• Argentine General Election, 2007. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is elected President.
• People's Republic of China: The Central Committee of China's Communist Party of China has announced that Li Keqiang, a new Politburo Standing Committee member, has resigned as Liaoning's party secretary. Zhang Wenyue is now the Liaoning Governor. (Xinhua). The Chinese government announced that 774 people were arrested as part of a crackdown against the production of tainted food, drugs and agricultural products.
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See also

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

What was 2007 famous for? Discover everything about 2007

Who died on October 29, 2007?

• Christian d'Oriola
• Frane Matošić
• René Pingeon

Other October 29th famous deaths

• Anton LaVey

  American founder of the Church of Satan (Born 1930).

• Duane Allman

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Allman Brothers Band Hour Glass Derek and the Dominos and The Allman Joys) (d. 1971).

• John Lodge

  English singer-songwriter bass player and producer (The Moody Blues).

• Rosemarie Nitribitt

  German call girl (Born 1933).

See all famous people who died on October 29th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Scorpio

Scorpio personality

Who should a Scorpio marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Pig

The day of the week was Monday.

October 29th marks the 301st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2007.

There are 63 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2007 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
2. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Colbie Caillat - Bubbly

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Take That - Rule The World
3. Timbaland featuring One Republic - Apologize
4. Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse - Valerie
5. Sugababes - About You Now

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Alicia Keys - No One
2. J. Holiday - Bed
3. Justin Timberlake Duet With Beyonce - Until The End Of Time
4. Kanye West Featuring T-Pain - Good Life
5. Playaz Circle Featuring Lil Wayne - Duffle Bag Boy

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Juanes - Me Enamora
2. Aventura - Mi Corazoncito
3. Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
4. Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
5. Casa De Leones - No Te Veo

Division 2

• Niort - Nantes : 0 - 1

Championship

• Crystal Palace - Watford : 0 - 2

Liga I

• Naval - Sp Braga : 1 - 1
• Porto - Leixoes : 3 - 0

Stock Markets

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Exchange Rates

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