What happened on Friday January 11, 2008?

Here's what happened on January 11, 2008:

• Death of Sir Edmund Hillary, Legendary Mountaineer On January 11, 2008, Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, passed away at the age of 88. The New Zealand mountaineer and explorer was renowned for his historic 1953 ascent of Everest alongside Tenzing Norgay. Beyond his mountaineering achievements, Hillary was also known for his humanitarian work in Nepal, where he contributed to the development of schools and hospitals for the Sherpa people. source: britannica.com
• Marion Jones Sentenced for Fraud and Doping On January 11, 2008, former Olympic sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs and her involvement in a check-fraud scheme. Jones had admitted to using steroids prior to the 2000 Sydney Olympics and to participating in a fraudulent check-cashing operation. She was also ordered to perform 400 hours of community service and serve two years of supervised release. source: abc.net.au
• Rare Snowfall in Baghdad On January 11, 2008, Baghdad experienced a rare snowfall, marking the first time in living memory that snow had fallen in the Iraqi capital. The snowfall was light and brief, but it captivated residents and provided a momentary respite from the ongoing conflicts in the region. The event was widely covered in the media, highlighting the unusual weather phenomenon in a city known for its hot and dry climate. source: nytimes.com
• NNSA Announces Nuclear Waste Storage Draft Environmental Impact Statement The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) regarding the proposed construction of a new nuclear waste storage facility at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico, signaling ongoing developments in nuclear waste management.
• Lithuania Confirms Nuclear Waste Facility The Lithuanian government officially confirmed the existence of a nuclear waste storage facility, highlighting ongoing efforts in managing nuclear infrastructure and environmental safety.
• Nicole Richie Welcomes Daughter Nicole Richie and Joel Madden celebrated the birth of their daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Madden, expanding their family.

Events in 2008

January 11, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 2008

Your poster from January 11, 2008

January 11, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 11, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.91
• Apple AAPL: opens at $176.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.51
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $99.25

Exchange Rates on January 11, 2008:

• 1 USD = 108.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0188 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1013 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.2625 CNY
• 1 EUR = 160.8 JPY

January 11, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Clermont : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Ajaccio : 0 - 0
• Dijon - Montpellier : 0 - 2
• Grenoble - Angers : 0 - 0
• Gueugnon - Sedan : 2 - 3

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tranmere - Bristol Rvs : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Nijmegen - Twente : 2 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Pacos Ferreira - Maritimo : 3 - 1

January 11, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 11th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 2008 can also be written as 1/11/2008 in the US and as 11/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Famous people died on January 11, 2008:

• Edmund Hillary

  Sir Edmund Hillary was a legendary New Zealand mountaineer who, alongside Tenzing Norgay, became the first person to successfully summit...

• Carl Karcher

  Influential American fast-food entrepreneur who co-founded Carl's Jr.

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on January 11th

January 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Crank That (Soulja Boy)

January 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
3. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
4. Nickelback - Rockstar
5. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

January 11, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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January 11, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 2008 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:16 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 2008

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Someone born on January 11, 2008 is:

18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 25 days old,

or 951 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6659 days old,

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There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 11th 2027.

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