What happened on Friday July 08, 2011?

Here's what happened on July 08, 2011:

• Final Space Shuttle Mission Launches Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched for the last time, marking the conclusion of NASA's 30-year Space Shuttle program. This mission, designated STS-135, was the 135th and final flight of the iconic spacecraft, symbolizing the end of an era in human space exploration.
• South Sudan Gains Independence South Sudan becomes an independent nation, with the United Nations Security Council discussing the potential deployment of a peacekeeping force to support the newly formed country's stability and transition.
• News of the World Phone Hacking Scandal Investigation UK Prime Minister David Cameron announces a judicial investigation into the phone hacking scandal involving the News of the World newspaper, signaling a major media ethics and legal inquiry.
• Betty Ford Passes Away Betty Ford, former First Lady and wife of President Gerald R. Ford, dies at the age of 93. Known for her advocacy for breast cancer awareness and addiction treatment, she was a significant public figure who transformed conversations about women's health and personal struggles.
• London 2012 Olympics Ticket Sales Tickets for the 2012 Summer Olympics in Great Britain go on sale in a second chance phase, allowing more fans an opportunity to attend the international sporting event.
• Tragic Airplane Crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo A Boeing 727 Hewa Bora airliner crashes, resulting in 74 fatalities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting ongoing aviation safety challenges in the region.
• Tropical Storm Calvin Forms Tropical Storm Calvin develops off the Pacific coast of Mexico, potentially posing risks to coastal regions and maritime activities.

Events in 2011

July 08, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 2011

July 08, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 08, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.58
• Apple AAPL: opens at $353.34
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.08
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $175.49

Exchange Rates on July 08, 2011:

• 1 USD = 80.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9626 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8367 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.465 CNY
• 1 EUR = 115.05 JPY

July 08, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 189th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2011 can also be written as 7/8/2011 in the US and as 8/7/2011 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 2011 in July 2011 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 2011:

• Betty Ford

  First Lady of the United States who became a prominent advocate for addiction recovery and women's health, founding the renowned Betty Ford...

• Roberts Blossom

  Character actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Home Alone' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', also a published poet.

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on July 8th

July 08, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
2. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
3. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
4. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
5. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

July 08, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2011 was Motivation by Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
4. Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown - My Last
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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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 08, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 2011 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 08, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 2011

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Someone born on July 08, 2011 is:

14 years and 1 day old,

or 168 months and 1 day old,

or 730 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5115 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 2011?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 08, 2011.

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