What happened on Wednesday September 17, 2008?

Here's what happened on September 17, 2008:

• Dow Jones Experiences Significant Drop The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 440 points as the Federal Reserve's bailout of American International Group failed to reassure nervous investors, reflecting the deepening financial crisis.
• Russian Financial Markets Collapse Russia's Moscow stock markets experienced a significant downturn, closing at their lowest level in almost three years. The country's Finance Minister announced a critical financial support package of 60 billion rubles (approximately US$2.3 billion) to stabilize the three largest banks during the emerging financial crisis.
• India Deploys Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets India strategically positioned Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads in Jammu and Kashmir, responding to ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control.
• U.S. Embassy Attack in Yemen Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a devastating attack on the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, resulting in 16 confirmed fatalities. The incident highlighted ongoing regional tensions and security challenges.
• Rwanda Achieves Historic Gender Representation Rwanda became the first country globally where women constitute a majority in the national parliament, marking a significant milestone in gender representation and political empowerment.
• Tzipi Livni Becomes Kadima Party Leader Tzipi Livni, serving as Israel's Foreign Minister, was elected as the new leader of the Kadima party, positioning herself as a potential first female Prime Minister since Golda Meir.
• New Thai Prime Minister Elected Somchai Wongsawat, brother-in-law of previously ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra, was elected prime minister through a majority parliamentary vote, signaling continued political complexity in Thailand.
• Haumea Classified as Dwarf Planet The International Astronomical Union officially classified Haumea as the fifth recognized dwarf planet in our Solar System, expanding our understanding of celestial bodies beyond traditional planetary definitions.

Events in 2008

September 17, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 2008

September 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 17, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.99
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.79

Exchange Rates on September 17, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.33 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0712 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1038 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8365 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.46 JPY

September 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Norwich - QPR : 0 - 1
• Southampton - Ipswich : 2 - 2

September 17, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2008 can also be written as 9/17/2008 in the US and as 17/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Famous people died on September 17, 2008:

• Humberto Solás
• Fausto Gardini
• Lu'lu'a bint Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on September 17th

September 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Pink - So What
3. Rihanna - Disturbia
4. Chris Brown - Forever
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

September 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 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 September 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 2008

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Someone born on September 17, 2008 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 28 days old,

or 869 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6084 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 17, 2008?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 17, 2008.

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