What happened on Thursday October 16, 2008?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2008:

• Citigroup Massive Financial Losses Citigroup, America's second-largest bank, reported its fourth consecutive quarterly loss of $13 billion, primarily due to substantial credit losses and financial write-downs. Over five consecutive quarters, the bank accumulated staggering losses totaling US$71 billion.
• Global Oil Price Collapse Crude oil prices dramatically dropped to US$69.15 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, representing less than half of its July record high, signaling significant economic volatility during the 2008 financial crisis.
• EPA Implements Stringent Lead Emission Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency established a groundbreaking environmental regulation, reducing permissible atmospheric lead emissions by 90%, signaling a significant commitment to public health and environmental protection.
• Fatal Coal Mine Explosion in China A devastating explosion occurred at a coal mine in Shizuishan, located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and highlighting ongoing industrial safety challenges.
• US Consumer Price Index Stability The September US Consumer Price Index remained unchanged, with declining prices in clothing, gasoline, and new cars offsetting increases in food and medical costs, indicating complex economic dynamics during the financial crisis.
• Pacific Coast Earthquake A significant magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Pacific coastal regions of Guatemala and Mexico, potentially causing widespread geological disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Cambodia-Thailand Border Agreement Following recent tensions, Thailand and Cambodia reached a diplomatic agreement to jointly control their shared borders, potentially reducing regional conflict and promoting bilateral cooperation.
• Azerbaijan Presidential Election Incumbent President Ilham Aliyev secured a landslide victory with 89.04% of the vote in the Azerbaijani presidential election. While the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe criticized the election, they noted some incremental democratic progress.
• British Columbia Pipeline Bombing A second explosive incident targeted a gas pipeline in northern British Columbia near Dawson Creek, raising serious concerns about infrastructure security and potential terrorist activities.

Events in 2008

October 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2008

October 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.31
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.77
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.51
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.38

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2008:

• 1 USD = 101.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1789 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1348 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8342 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.02 JPY

October 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Forest Green - Cambridge : 2 - 2

October 16, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2008 can also be written as 10/16/2008 in the US and as 16/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

October 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Pink - So What
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Kevin Rudolf - Let It Rock

October 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

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 16, 2008

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Someone born on October 16, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 20 days old,

or 872 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2008?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2008.

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