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see horoscope and birth chart for July 31, 2008What happened on Thursday, July 31, 2008?
About July 31st, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, following a landmark ruling by the state's Supreme Judicial Court. This decision marked a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
- Day of the week: July 31st, 2008 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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July 31, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 2008:
- Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, following a landmark ruling by the state's Supreme Judicial Court. This decision marked a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. source: mass.gov
- NASA confirms water presence on Mars NASA announced the confirmation of water on Mars, based on data from the Phoenix Mars Lander. This discovery raised hopes for the possibility of past life on the planet and further exploration. source: nasa.gov
- Brazil launches Amazon Fund for rainforest preservation The Brazilian government launched the Amazon Fund, aimed at financing projects to reduce deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The initiative sought to promote sustainable development and conservation efforts. source: reuters.com
- California Budget Crisis: Mass Layoffs Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger takes drastic measures to address the state budget crisis by terminating 22,000 California workers and reducing salaries for an additional 200,000 state employees.
- Venezuela Nationalizes Banco de Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announces the government's plan to purchase Banco de Venezuela, the country's third-largest bank, from Spain's Grupo Santander, further expanding state control of the financial sector.
- Anwar Ibrahim Prepares for By-Election Anwar Ibrahim, former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, prepares to run in a by-election after his wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, vacates the Permatang Pauh seat in Penang.
- Thai Court Sentences Pojaman Shinawatra Pojaman Shinawatra is sentenced to three years in prison by a Thai court for tax evasion, a significant legal development involving a prominent political figure.
July 31, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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July 31, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 31, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.82
- Apple AAPL: opens at $157.70
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.85
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.10
Exchange Rates on July 31, 2008:
- 1 USD = 107.83 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0231 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0473 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8388 CNY
- 1 EUR = 168.19 JPY
What day of the week was July 31, 2008?
July 31, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 2008 can also be written as 7/31/2008 in the US and as 31/7/2008 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Chris Brown - Forever
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Coldplay - Viva La Vida
July 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
July 31, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and 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.
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July 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 31, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 2008 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 08:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.
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How old is someone born on July 31, 2008?
Someone born on July 31, 2008 is:
18 years and 3 days old,
or 216 months and 3 days old,
or 939 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6577 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 2008?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 31st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 31, 2008.
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Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 31, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 31, 2008 includes Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 31, 2008 included “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 31, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make July 31, 2008 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 2008, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to July 31, 2008.
The 2008 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to July 31, 2008.
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