What happened on Friday June 06, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 06, 2008:

• Crude Oil Prices Surge Global oil markets experienced significant volatility as crude oil prices dramatically increased, reaching a record high of US$138.54 per barrel, reflecting growing economic and geopolitical tensions.
• Terrorist Bus Bombing in Colombo A devastating rush-hour explosion targeting a bus in Colombo, Sri Lanka, resulted in at least 21 fatalities and 80 injuries, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Climate Security Act Fails in U.S. Senate The America's Climate Security Act of 2007, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, failed to invoke cloture in the U.S. Senate with a 48-36 vote. Notable presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain did not support the bill.
• Japan-North Korea Diplomatic Talks Resume Japan and North Korea restarted bilateral negotiations after a nine-month hiatus, with the last talks held in September 2007, signaling potential diplomatic thawing.
• Venezuelan National Guard Officers Detained in Colombia Colombian authorities detained three Venezuelan National Guard officers and a sergeant in the Department of Vichada, who were found with 40,000 AK47 rounds allegedly intended to support the FARC rebel group.
• Extinction of Caribbean Monk Seal After an extensive five-year research period, scientists officially declared the Caribbean Monk Seal extinct, marking a significant loss in marine biodiversity.
• Japan Recognizes Ainu as Indigenous People The Japanese Diet officially recognized the Ainu as an Indigenous People for the first time, a significant milestone in acknowledging Japan's ethnic diversity and indigenous rights.
• Colombia and Ecuador Restore Diplomatic Relations Following the March Andean diplomatic crisis, Colombia and Ecuador successfully restored diplomatic relations, indicating a potential de-escalation of regional tensions.
• Ukrainian Coalition Loses Parliamentary Majority The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc and Our Ukraine Bloc coalition lost its majority in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada after two deputies quit, potentially destabilizing the political landscape.
• Joseph Muscat Elected Malta Labour Party Leader Joseph Muscat was elected as the new leader of the Malta Labour Party, succeeding Charles Mangion as the opposition leader, marking a potential shift in Maltese political dynamics.

Events in 2008

June 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 2008

June 06, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 06, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $188.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.60

Exchange Rates on June 06, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0194 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0184 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9231 CNY
• 1 EUR = 165.53 JPY

June 06, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 158th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 2008 can also be written as 6/6/2008 in the US and as 6/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 06, 2008:

• Dwight White
• Saeko Himuro

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 6th

June 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. David Cook - The Time Of My Life
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

June 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Chris Brown - Take You Down
5. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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

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June 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 June 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 11:32 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 June 06, 2008

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Someone born on June 06, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 2 days old,

or 891 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6241 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 2008?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 06, 2008.

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