What happened on Thursday October 30, 2008?

Here's what happened on October 30, 2008:

• U.S. Economy Experiences Significant Contraction The United States economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the third quarter (July–September), marking the largest economic decline in seven years. Consumer spending during this period was at its lowest point in 28 years, signaling early signs of the impending global financial crisis.
• Japan Announces Massive Economic Stimulus Package In response to the global financial crisis, Japan unveiled a substantial economic stimulus package worth 5 trillion yen (approximately US$51 billion) to support its struggling economy and mitigate potential recession impacts.
• Terrorist Bomb Attacks in Assam, India A coordinated series of eleven bomb blasts devastated the main city of Assam state and three other towns, resulting in 77 fatalities and 320 injuries. The attacks highlighted the ongoing regional tensions and security challenges in northeastern India.
• Philadelphia Phillies Win World Series The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first World Series championship since 1980, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-game series. Notably, Game Five was suspended due to rain while tied 2-2, adding dramatic tension to their historic victory.
• Stephen Harper Swears in New Canadian Cabinet Following the October 14 federal election, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally appointed and swore in his new Cabinet, continuing his Conservative Party's governance of Canada.
• Malaysia Recognizes Kosovo's Independence Malaysia officially recognized Kosovo as an independent state, contributing to Kosovo's international diplomatic recognition following its declaration of independence earlier that year.
• Hailstorm Causes Flooding in East Devon A severe hailstorm led to localized flooding in East Devon, England, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of regional weather patterns and potential climate variability.

Events in 2008

October 30, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 30, 2008

October 30, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 30, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.69
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.79
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.01

Exchange Rates on October 30, 2008:

• 1 USD = 98.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2007 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1439 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.839 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.85 JPY

October 30, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Salisbury - Crawley Town : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Graafschap - Utrecht : 0 - 2

October 30, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 2008 can also be written as 10/30/2008 in the US and as 30/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Famous people died on October 30, 2008:

• Pedro Pompilio

  Argentinian businessman (born 1950).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on October 30th

October 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. T.I. - Live Your Life
3. Pink - So What
4. Britney Spears - Womanizer
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

October 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
2. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
3. T.I. - Whatever You Like
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

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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.

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October 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 30, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 30, 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 October 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 30, 2008

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Someone born on October 30, 2008 is:

16 years 6 months old,

or 198 months and 14 days old,

or 862 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6040 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 30, 2008?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 30, 2008.

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