What happened on Sunday June 01, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 01, 2008:

• Yves Saint Laurent Dies Legendary French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died in Paris at age 71 after a long illness. A revolutionary figure in haute couture, he transformed women's fashion with iconic designs and pioneering ready-to-wear collections.
• U.S. Iraq War Casualties Decline The U.S. military reported that military fatalities in Iraq dropped to 19 in May, the lowest level since the war's beginning in 2003, signaling a potential reduction in conflict intensity.
• Universal Studios Fire A devastating fire broke out on the Universal Studios backlot, destroying the King Kong Encounter attraction and a massive archive of master tapes for music and film. The full extent of the cultural loss was not fully revealed until 2019.
• Australian Army Ends Iraq Combat Role The Australian Army concluded its combat mission in Iraq, withdrawing 500 troops from Nasiriyah, marking a significant milestone in the country's military engagement.
• First IPL Cricket Championship The inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket competition was won by the Rajasthan Royals, led by legendary captain Shane Warne, who defeated the Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium.
• Macedonian Parliamentary Elections Nikola Gruevski's coalition wins a majority in the Macedonian parliamentary elections, solidifying his political leadership and center-right party's position in the country's governance.
• Death of Tommy Lapid Tommy Lapid, a prominent Israeli television presenter, journalist, and politician, passed away at the age of 77. Known for his influential media and political career, Lapid was a significant figure in Israeli public life.
• Venezuela Bus Accident A tragic bus accident in Anzoategui, Venezuela, resulted in 13 fatalities and 14 injuries, highlighting transportation safety concerns in the region.

Events in 2008

June 01, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 2008

June 01, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Eibar : 1 - 0
• Malaga - Cadiz : 0 - 0
• Numancia - Castellon : 2 - 2
• Sevilla B - Hercules : 3 - 4
• Xerez - Poli Ejido : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ascoli - Triestina : 3 - 1
• Avellino - Brescia : 1 - 1
• Bologna - Pisa : 1 - 0
• Chievo - Bari : 2 - 2
• Frosinone - Albinoleffe : 2 - 2

June 01, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 153rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 2008 can also be written as 6/1/2008 in the US and as 1/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 01, 2008:

• Yves Saint Laurent

  Legendary French-Algerian fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture in the 20th century.

• Tommy Lapid

  Israeli journalist and politician, 17th justice minister of israel (b. 1931).

• Raffaele Di Mario

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on June 1st

June 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

June 01, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st 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 01, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 01, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 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 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 07:34 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 01, 2008

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Someone born on June 01, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 13 days old,

or 884 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6191 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 2008?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 01, 2008.

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