What happened on Monday July 23, 2007?

Here's what happened on July 23, 2007:

• Deadly Car Bombings in Baghdad A devastating wave of car bombings in Baghdad resulted in at least 17 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during this period.
• Intense Fighting in Afghanistan A fierce two-day conflict in Afghanistan resulted in significant casualties: 60 Taliban troops and 6 NATO soldiers were killed, highlighting the ongoing military tensions in the region.
• Severe Flooding in United Kingdom Extensive flooding threatened up to one million Britons, with the River Thames and River Severn at risk of breaching their banks. Some residents in Gloucestershire faced potential displacement for up to a year, experiencing water shortages lasting two weeks.
• US Dollar Reaches Historic Low Against British Pound The US dollar plummeted to US$2.06 against the British sterling, marking its lowest exchange rate since 1981. This significant currency fluctuation signaled potential economic challenges and shifts in international monetary dynamics.
• Death of Benjamin Libet, Consciousness Researcher Benjamin Libet, a pioneering American scientist in the field of human consciousness who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding brain function and free will, passed away. Born in 1916, Libet was renowned for his experimental work exploring the neurological basis of consciousness and human decision-making.
• Death of Former Afghan King Mohammed Zahir Shah Mohammed Zahir Shah, the former King of Afghanistan, passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of an era for the country's monarchical history.
• George Galloway Expelled from House of Commons Following an inquiry into the Mariam Appeal campaign, British Member of Parliament George Galloway was dramatically expelled from the House of Commons chamber and subsequently suspended for 18 consecutive days, highlighting parliamentary disciplinary procedures.
• Mexican Citizen Arrested for Crystal Meth Production Zhenli Yegon, a Mexican national, was detained by United States authorities on serious drug manufacturing charges, specifically for allegedly producing large quantities of crystal methamphetamine in a laboratory setting.
• Democratic Presidential Candidates Gather in South Carolina Democratic Party candidates convened in Charleston, South Carolina, for discussions and potential strategizing related to the 2008 United States Presidential Election.
• Extreme Heat Causes Massive Cattle Deaths in South Dakota Extremely high heat indices and minimal wind resulted in the tragic deaths of over 2,800 cattle across multiple counties in South Dakota, demonstrating the severe impact of extreme weather conditions on agriculture.
• Record-Breaking Hailstone in South Dakota A remarkable meteorological event occurred near Vivian, South Dakota, where a record-setting hailstone measuring 8 inches in diameter, 18.625 inches in circumference, and weighing 1.9375 pounds fell during a powerful supercell thunderstorm.
• Global Synchronized Aurora Observation Event The 'Firefly' event brought together over 100 researchers worldwide to simultaneously observe and study the Northern and Southern Lights, representing a significant collaborative scientific endeavor.

Events in 2007

July 23, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 2007

July 23, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 23, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $143.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.36
• General Electric GE: opens at $40.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.88

Exchange Rates on July 23, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0467 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2059 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.562 CNY
• 1 EUR = 167.18 JPY

July 23, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 204th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2007 can also be written as 7/23/2007 in the US and as 23/7/2007 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 2007 in July 2007 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 2007:

• Ernst Otto Fischer

  Prize laureate for their pioneering work, performed independently, on the chemistry of the organometallic, so called sandwich compounds.

• Mohammed Zahir Shah

  Last King of Afghanistan who ruled from 1933 to 1973, known for modernizing the country and maintaining its neutrality during World War II...

• Ron Miller

  American record producer and songwriter (born 1933).

• Benjamin Libet

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2007 was Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

July 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
4. Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

July 23, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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. Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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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 23, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 2007 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 12:35 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 2007

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Someone born on July 23, 2007 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 16 days old,

or 937 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6561 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2007?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 23, 2007.

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