What happened on Thursday April 24, 2008?

Here's what happened on April 24, 2008:

• North Korea-Syria Nuclear Reactor Controversy North Korea claimed it assisted Syria in constructing a nuclear reactor, which was subsequently destroyed by Israeli forces in September 2007, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation and covert weapons development.
• Assassination Attempt on Afghan President Afghan President Hamid Karzai survived an assassination attempt by suspected Taliban militants during a national day parade, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• NATO Expansion NATO took a strategic step in its geopolitical expansion by inviting two countries to join the alliance, potentially reshaping the balance of power and security dynamics in the region.
• Kenya's New Unity Government Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki formed a comprehensive national unity cabinet comprising 94 ministers, with Raila Odinga appointed as prime minister, in an effort to stabilize the country following previous political tensions.
• Nepal Constituent Assembly Election Results The final results from the Nepal Constituent Assembly election revealed a significant political shift, with the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) securing twice the number of seats compared to its nearest rival party, marking a transformative moment in Nepal's democratic process.
• Virginia Tornado Disaster Devastating tornadoes struck Norfolk, Suffolk, and Colonial Heights in Virginia, causing significant damage by injuring over 200 people and destroying at least 140 homes, underscoring the destructive power of severe weather events.
• Bertie Ahern's Resignation Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announced his resignation amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of accepting bribes during his tenure as finance minister in the early 1990s, signaling a significant political transition in Ireland.
• Iraqi Forces Reclaim Basra Iraqi forces successfully pushed back the Mahdi Army, led by radical Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr, from the last districts under its control in Basra, marking a significant military and political development.
• Iraqi Political Reconciliation The largest Sunni political block in Iraq, Tawafiq, announced its return to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's cabinet, signaling potential progress towards political reconciliation in the country.
• Iraqi Military Discipline in Basra The Iraqi government dismissed approximately 1,300 soldiers who either refused to fight or deserted during the March military operation in Basra, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining military discipline and operational effectiveness.
• Historic IndyCar Victory Danica Patrick made history by becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race, specifically the Indy Japan 300, breaking gender barriers in motorsports.
• Record-Breaking AHL Hockey Game The Philadelphia Phantoms made history by winning the longest game in American Hockey League (AHL) history, defeating the Albany River Rats 3-2 in an epic five-overtime match that lasted an extraordinary 82 minutes and 58 seconds.

Events in 2008

April 24, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 2008

April 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 24, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.41
• Apple AAPL: opens at $165.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.38

Exchange Rates on April 24, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0144 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0354 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9875 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.53 JPY

April 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Grays - Rushden & D : 3 - 0

April 24, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 115th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2008 can also be written as 4/24/2008 in the US and as 24/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

Famous people died on April 24, 2008:

• Jimmy Giuffre

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• Emilio Ghisoni
• Qian Chenghai

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
2. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
3. Duffy - Mercy
4. Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
5. Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes

April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
4. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
5. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 2008

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Someone born on April 24, 2008 is:

17 years and 20 days old,

or 204 months and 20 days old,

or 889 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6229 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2008?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2008.

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