What happened on Wednesday August 01, 2007?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2007:

• I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse The I-35W Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, catastrophically collapsed during the evening rush hour, resulting in 13 fatalities and 145 injuries. This tragic infrastructure failure highlighted significant concerns about bridge maintenance and urban infrastructure safety in the United States.
• Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex Crash The Bombay Stock Exchange experienced a dramatic 615-point loss in a single trading day, marking the third-largest crash in its historical record. This significant market downturn reflected underlying economic volatility and investor uncertainty.
• Bush Orders Karl Rove Not to Testify US President George W. Bush instructed his senior advisor Karl Rove to refrain from testifying before the United States Senate Committee regarding the controversial dismissal of US attorneys, raising significant questions about executive privilege and governmental transparency.
• Russian North Pole Expedition A Russian expedition successfully reached the North Pole, with strategic intentions to claim potential petroleum resources beneath the Arctic. This mission symbolized growing geopolitical interests in Arctic territorial and resource claims.
• New Zealand Launches First Commercial Biofuel New Zealand introduced its first commercially available biofuel, comprising 90% petrol and 10% bioethanol derived from cows' milk. This innovation represented an important step in exploring alternative, sustainable fuel technologies.
• Deadly River Boat Accident in India An overcrowded boat carrying flood victims and aid workers capsized on the Rohni River in Uttar Pradesh, India, resulting in at least 28 fatalities. This tragic incident occurred during a devastating monsoon season that claimed over 150 lives in India, with additional casualties in Nepal and Bangladesh.
• Deaths of Notable Individuals Several notable individuals passed away, including Veikko Karvonen (Finnish athlete), Ryan Cox (South African cyclist), and Tommy Makem (Irish folk musician), marking a significant day of loss in the arts and sports communities.

Events in 2007

August 01, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 2007

August 01, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.99
• Apple AAPL: opens at $133.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.97
• General Electric GE: opens at $38.60
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.39

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2007:

• 1 USD = 118.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.056 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2043 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.57 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.56 JPY

August 01, 2007 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2007 can also be written as 8/1/2007 in the US and as 1/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

August 01, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2007 was Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
2. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
3. Rihanna - Umbrella
4. Timbaland - The Way I Are
5. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar

August 01, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

August 01, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
3. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
4. R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl
5. Ne-Yo - Do You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 01, 2007! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 01, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2007 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 2007 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 August 01, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 2007

Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2007

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 01, 2007 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 8 days old,

or 936 weeks

or 6552 days 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 August 01, 2007?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2007.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.