What happened on Tuesday January 23, 2007?

Here's what happened on January 23, 2007:

• 2007 State of the Union Address by President Bush President George W. Bush delivered the State of the Union Address, reaffirming his Iraq policy while offering social and environmental reforms to political opponents, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time.
• Israeli President Moshe Katsav Facing Rape Charges Israel's Ministry of Justice announced plans to prosecute President Moshe Katsav for rape and abuse of power, a significant political scandal that would ultimately lead to his resignation and conviction.
• UN Establishes Mission in Nepal The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1740, establishing the UN Mission in Nepal to monitor the disarmament of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and prepare for the 2007 Constituent Assembly election, marking a significant step in Nepal's political transition.
• Death of Ryszard Kapuscinski, Renowned Polish Journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski, a celebrated Polish journalist, author, and literary reporter known for his profound international reporting, passed away. He was a significant figure in 20th-century journalism, renowned for his insightful books about developing countries and complex geopolitical issues.
• 2007 Guinean Uprising Severe clashes in Guinea resulted in over 30 fatalities, with heavy security presence in Conakry and other cities, indicating significant political and social unrest in the country.
• Ethiopia Withdraws Troops from Mogadishu Ethiopia began withdrawing troops from Mogadishu, Somalia, marking a significant moment in the ongoing War in Somalia and potential shifts in regional military engagement.
• Hezbollah-Led Protests in Lebanon Hezbollah-led protesters clashed with government loyalists in Lebanon, resulting in 3 deaths and 133 injuries. The opposition forces called off their general strike, highlighting the intense political tensions in the country.
• Chinese Statistics Bureau Head Convicted of Corruption QiuXiaohua, the former head of China's National Bureau of Statistics, was convicted of corruption, highlighting ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Chinese government institutions.
• Australian Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet Australian Prime Minister John Howard reorganized his Ministry, promoting Joe Hockey and Malcolm Turnbull to Cabinet positions while removing Amanda Vanstone, signaling potential strategic political shifts.
• Guinea Trade Union Leaders Freed As the general strike in Guinea escalated, trade union leaders were freed and met with President Lansana Conte, suggesting potential negotiations and political developments.
• Rare Frilled Shark Discovered by Japanese Fishermen Japanese fishermen discovered a rare, prehistoric-looking frilled shark, an extraordinary marine biology event that attracted significant scientific interest due to the creature's unusual appearance and rarity.
• Ukrainian Diplomat Fired Over Unauthorized Visa Volodymyr Yelchenko was dismissed as Ukraine's ambassador to Austria after issuing an unauthorized visa to Hudayberdi Ozarow, an exiled Turkmen opposition leader, revealing complex diplomatic tensions and protocols.
• Death of Disco D, Electronic Music Producer David Aaron Shayman, professionally known as Disco D, an innovative American music producer and composer in electronic and hip-hop genres, died at a young age. He was known for his contributions to the music industry and pioneering electronic music styles.

Events in 2007

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

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 2007

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

Stock market quotes on January 23, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $85.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.91

Exchange Rates on January 23, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1804 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2423 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.7765 CNY
• 1 EUR = 158.46 JPY

January 23, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Stoke : 0 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crawley Town - Gravesend : 1 - 1
• Exeter - Weymouth : 4 - 0
• Forest Green - Aldershot : 3 - 0
• Grays - Dag and Red : 0 - 1
• Halifax - York : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Northampton - Millwall : 3 - 0
• Swansea - Gillingham : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Watford - Blackburn : 2 - 1

January 23, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 2007 can also be written as 1/23/2007 in the US and as 23/1/2007 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 2007 in January 2007 calendar

Famous people died on January 23, 2007:

• E. Howard Hunt

  CIA officer and author known for his central role in the Watergate scandal.

• Ryszard Kapuściński

  Renowned Polish journalist, writer, and poet famous for his profound reportage on developing world conflicts and postcolonial...

• Syed Hussein Alatas

  Malaysian sociologist and politician (b. 1928).

• Everett Howard Hunt
• Leopoldo Pirelli
• Amos Meller

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on January 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
5. Akon - Smack That

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 2007 was A Moment Like This by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This
2. Mika - Grace Kelly
3. Take That - Patience
4. Eric Prydz vs Floyd - Proper Education
5. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Ciara - Promise
3. Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:44 am and setting at 10:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 2007

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Someone born on January 23, 2007 is:

18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 21 days old,

or 955 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6686 days old,

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