What happened on Monday June 02, 2008?

Here's what happened on June 02, 2008:

• Tragic train-bus collision in France On June 2, 2008, a tragic collision between a train and a bus occurred in France, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident raised concerns about transportation safety and led to investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident. It highlighted the need for improved safety measures at railway crossings. source: reuters.com
• Ongoing subprime mortgage crisis The subprime mortgage crisis, which began in 2007, continued to impact the U.S. economy in June 2008. The crisis was characterized by a significant increase in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, leading to a decline in housing prices and a tightening of credit markets. Financial institutions faced substantial losses due to exposure to subprime mortgages and related securities. source: imf.org
• China Merchants Bank acquires Wing Lung Bank On June 2, 2008, China Merchants Bank announced its acquisition of Wing Lung Bank, marking a significant move in the banking sector. This acquisition aimed to enhance China Merchants Bank's presence in Hong Kong and expand its service offerings. The deal was seen as a strategic step in the competitive banking landscape. source: reuters.com
• Discovery of Smallest Known Extrasolar Planet Astronomers at Mount John University Observatory discovered MOA-2007–BLG-192-Lb, the smallest known extrasolar planet not orbiting a pulsar, marking a significant milestone in astronomical research and exoplanet exploration.
• UN Security Council Mission to Africa The United Nations Security Council initiated a diplomatic mission to Djibouti, focusing on addressing the ongoing Somali Civil War and exploring potential conflict resolution strategies.
• Severe Thunderstorms in South Dakota A series of supercell thunderstorms caused extensive damage in Stanley and Hughes counties, South Dakota. The storms brought large hail, damaging winds, and significant flash flooding, resulting in widespread environmental and property damage. A Federal Disaster Declaration was issued for the affected counties.

Events in 2008

June 02, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 2008

June 02, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $188.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.67

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0013 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.037 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.933 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.25 JPY

June 02, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 154th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2008 can also be written as 6/2/2008 in the US and as 2/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

Famous people died on June 02, 2008:

• Mel Ferrer

  Mel Ferrer was an American actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Lili' (1953) and for his work in both Hollywood and European cinema during the 1940s through 1970s. [bio]

• Bo Diddley

  Legendary rock 'n' roll pioneer, influential musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist who significantly shaped the development of rock...

• François Fejtő
• Hiroshi Inoue

Famous people who died in 2008

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June 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. David Cook - The Time Of My Life
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

June 02, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Chris Brown - Take You Down
5. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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June 02, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 02, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 08:51 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 02, 2008

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Someone born on June 02, 2008 is:

17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months

or 930 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6513 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 2008?

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 02, 2008.

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