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Decade - 2000s

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What rapper died in 2008?

The rapper who died in 2008 is David Darnell Brown, better known as "Lil' Phat." He was shot and killed on June 7, 2008, in a parking lot in Atlanta, Georgia. Lil' Phat was associated with the Trill Entertainment label and was known for his contributions to the hip-hop scene. His untimely death was a significant loss to the music community.

How fast did the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami travel?

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami traveled at speeds of up to 500 to 800 kilometers per hour (about 310 to 500 miles per hour) in open water. As it approached coastal areas, its speed decreased, but it still retained significant energy, leading to devastating impacts upon landfall. The tsunami's rapid movement contributed to its ability to cover vast distances across the Indian Ocean.

Does Obama have rh negative blood?

There is no publicly available information confirming Barack Obama's blood type or whether he has Rh-negative blood. Blood type details are generally considered private medical information and are not typically disclosed by public figures unless they choose to share it. Therefore, any claims about his blood type would be purely speculative.

Has equality been achieved in the 21st century?

The equality of people in society waxes and wanes from place to place over time. Equality in society is very elusive. The earth is populated by human beings and human beings are fallible. Because of this fact, true equality of all people can never be fully achieved.

This fatal flaw in human endeavor should never diminish the efforts of societies or individuals to continue striving for equality. Those efforts are not wasted. The highest level of equality possible should be the goal of a society.

What were some major events thet happened in 2003?

2003

EVENTS

January 1 - Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva becomes President of Brazil.

January 16 - The space shuttle Columbia launches.

February 1 - The space shuutle Columbia explodes over Texas on reentry into the atmosphere, killing all 7 astronauts on board.

February 15 - Worldwide protests are held against the upcoming Iraq war.

February 17 - London introduces congestion charging.

February 19 - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe controversially attends a Euro-Africa summit in Paris.

March 12 - Serbian President Zoran Djindic is assassinated.

March 20 - The US-led invasion of Iraq begins.

April 9 - The fall of Baghdad occurs.

May 1 - Local elections take place across the UK.

May 12 - Terrorist bombings occur in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

May 12 - British cabinet minister Claire Short resigns over the Iraq war.

May 24 - Turkey wins the Eurovision Song Contest.

May 29 - 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest

June 2 - 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

June 26 - Cameroon footballer Marc-Vivien Foe collapses and dies during an international match.

July 3 - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi insults a German MEP.

July 6 - Roger Federer wins his first Wimbledon title.

July 18 - British weapons inspector David Kelly is found dead.

July 18 - Nelson Mandela celebrates his 85th Birthday.

August 19 - A terrorist attack strikes the UN Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.

September 10 - Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh is stabbed in a department store, dying the next day.

October 3 - Entertainer Roy Horn is attacked by his tiger during a live show.

October 7 - Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected Governor of California.

October 10 - Iranian writer and activist Shirin Ebadi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

October 19 - Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II.

October 24 - Concorde makes its last flight.

October 31 - For health reasons, Azebaijan's President Heydar Aliyev resigns, handing power to his son, Ilham.

November 3 - Michael Howard becomes leader of the British conservative party.

November 15 - Istanbul is hit by a terrorist attack.

November 19 - Michael Jackson is arrested on child abuse charges.

November 20 - A second terrorist attack strikes Istanbul.

November 23 - Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze resigns amidst protests during the Rose Revolution.

December 12 - Paul Martin becomes Prime Minister of Canada.

December 13 - Saddam Hussein is captured.

December 25 - Beagles 2 goes missing on its Mars mission.

December 26 - The Iranian city of Bam is struck by a strong earthquake.

EVENTS COVERING MORE THAN ONE DAY

Sars Pandemic

August Heatwave across much of Europe.

Births

May 12 - Madeleine McCann, toddler who went missing in Portugal in 2007

December 7 - Catherina-Amalia, second in line to the Dutch throne

Deaths

January 5 - Roy Jenkins, British politician

January 12 - Leopoldo Galtieri, Argentine military leader during the Falklands War

January 12 - Maurice Gibb, musician (The BeeGees)

January 24 - Giovanni Agnelli, Italian businessman

March 12 - Zoran Djindic, Serbian President

April 21 - Nina Simone, singer and musician

May 15 - June Carter-Cash, singer-songwriter

June 5 - Jurgen Mollemann, German politician

June 26 - Strom Thurmond, US senator

June 26 - Denis Thatcher, husband of Margaret Thatcher

June 26 - Marc-Vivien Foe, Cameroon footballer

June 29 - Katherine Hepburn, actress

July 4 - Barry White, singer and musician

July 13 - Compay Segundo, Cuban musician

July 16 - Carol Shields, Canadian writer

July 17 - David Kelly, British weapons inspector

July 27 - Bob Hope, entertainer

August 14 - Helmut Rahn, German footballer

August 16 - Idi Amin, Ugandan dictator

September 8 - Leni Riefenstahl, German filmmaker

September 11 - Anna Lindh, Swedish foreign mimister

September 12 - Johnny Cash, singer-songwriter

September 14 - Yetunde Price, sister of Venus and Serena Williams

September 17 - Erich Hallhuber, German actor

September 28 - Althea Gibson, tennis player

October 23 - Soong Meiling, wife of Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek

November 10 - Canaan Banana, first Zimbabwean President

December 12 - Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan

December 29 - Alan Bates, actor

Was 911 America's fault?

No. Regardless of political views, every person must take responsibility for their own actions. Groups, societies, and governments are responsible for instigating, condoning, supporting, financing, or participating in any act of violence, but if the act is in response to, or retaliation for some other act, then it is the direct fault of those who carry out the act. Indirect blame can be placed on many people whenever something goes wrong, or a bad incident occurs, but most of international terrorist activities world wide are based on extreme, criminal behavior, regardless of their alleged justification, or connection to someone else's previous act. The terrorists did not have to choose to do what they did, therefore the fault for the events of 9/11/01 belong entirely to those who committed the act.

What was the federal deficit in 2008?

In 2008, the federal deficit of the United States was approximately $458 billion. This figure was influenced by the financial crisis, which led to increased government spending on economic stimulus measures and a decline in tax revenues. The deficit marked a significant increase compared to previous years, reflecting the economic challenges faced during that time.

Where does guy bluford live?

As of my last update, Guion "Guy" Bluford Jr. lives in Ohio, United States. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Where does Guion bluford live?

Guion Bluford lives in the United States. However, specific details about his exact place of residence are not typically publicly disclosed for privacy and security reasons.

Did people know why volcanoes erupted a long time ago?

If you count Mt. Vesuvius in Italy then yes. It erupted in AD 79 and it was the first recorded eruption. There are still many ruins today especially in Pompeii.

If the question is did people know WHY volocanoes erupted then the answer is no. That is why ancient civilisations worshipped Gods and Goddesses of the Sun, the Moon, the Underworld, the Sea etc. It was their best explanation of natural phenomena like the sun rising, volcanoes erupting and tides happening. The Gods must be doing it because they are pleased or displeased.

You'd think that as science progresses into explaining our planet that religion would lose traction in the belief systems of man. Unfortunately this doesn't appear to be happening. Instead, religions change their theology to encompass scientific advancements. Considering it took until 1979 for the Catholic church to admit that Galileo Galilei was correct in his analysis that the Earth and other planets orbit the sun - a theory he was imprisoned for in 1616 - tells me that at some point in the 23rd century there will be a similar back track about evolution.

What was the purpose of slavery during civil war?

Slavery in North America and the Caribbean Sea began in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Blacks were imported mostly from parts West Africa to be slaves, but also, whites (criminals, poor people, captured pirates, et cetera) could also be slaves, and not all of the slaves were slaves for life. Some of them were indentured servants (or, slaves for a certain number of years, after which they were free). By the time the American Civil War began, slavery was becoming obsolete because of advent of the Industrial Revolution. Canada, Mexico, and the Northern US states had outlawed slavery, but the Southern US states clung to it for quasi-religious reasons. All slaves by this time were African, and all were likely to be slaves for life. Attempts by the North, largely through the efforts of the Abolitionst Movement and the Christian Clergy, to discourage and or stamp out the practice of slavery only made the Southern/Confederate resistance to the ending slavery worse.

  • Former Presidents Washington and Jefferson, who died on the same day, freed their African slaves upon their death, as did other white slave owners. Under the Monroe administration, some freed slaves chose to return to Africa where they formed the country of Liberia, and some remained in the US.
  • The black soldiers who wore blue Union uniforms during the Civil War are very well known, but there were also some free Southern black soldiers who wore gray Confederate type uniforms. They were not accepted into the Confederate Army, so they fought for the South as state regiments.

The Southern plantation owners mainly used slaves to pick their cotton, as they didn't want to have to replace them with waged workers, because it would have been much more costly to pay for the wages of paid hired, or indentured pickers, while it was easier to use the free labor of slaves that weren't paid.

What was the climate of Han Dynasty?

The climate of the Han Dynasty in China was predominantly warm and temperate, characterized by distinct seasonal changes. The region experienced hot summers and cold winters, with varying levels of precipitation depending on the specific location within the vast empire. Overall, the climate was conducive to agriculture, which was a crucial economic activity during this period.

How would you describe where you live physically?

I live in a suburban neighborhood with tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes. The area is peaceful and family-friendly, with parks and shops nearby. The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons.

Where do the majority of people in Canada live?

The majority of people in Canada live in urban areas, particularly in cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary. These urban centers offer job opportunities, cultural attractions, and a diverse range of services that attract residents from across the country.

What is the largest population in Metro Manila?

Among the cities in Metro Manila that comprise the National Capital Region, Quezon City has the largest population. It has 2,679,450 people, based on the results of the census of population conducted last August 2007.

How many people are against racism?

Considering it's 2014, the majority of people in the United States are completely against racism. However, unfortunately, many hate groups still do exist in this country, as well as KKK clan members.

How many people where in the army of Greeks?

The Greeks did not have an army. The Greek world comprised hundreds of independent city states spread around the Mediterranean Sea from Massilia (now Marseilles) through north Africa, Sicily, southern Italy, peninsular Greece, the Aegean Islands, Asia Minor and the Black Sea.

Each city-state maintained its own small army, and from time to time several cities would formed a defensive league.

How many households are in the California?

About 12mm households. I used a census report which indicated the percentage of unmarried households and the number, and then derived the total. also, if there are a bit over 100mm households in the US and a population of 350mm, then you can assume CA is about the same and use 1/3rd the population as a rough estimate of households in any geography that's big enough to mirror the total US. since the population of CA is about 36mm, 12mm works.

At the end of the 20th century approximately how many humans lived on earth?

At the end of the 20th century, approximately 6 billion humans lived on Earth. This milestone was reached in the late 1990s, marking a significant increase in global population compared to earlier centuries.

How are slaves treated now?

Although slavory is banned in the America's, it is still prominant in other countries like Africa. They are treated with abuse, and are malnourished and mistreated. This is a true sadness, and the U.S. is still fighting these governments to ban slavory.

When did slavery end in Australia?

Slavery was abolished in Australia in 1901 with the enactment of the Pacific Island Labourers Act, which brought an end to the practice of "blackbirding" or forced indentured labor.

Why was god taken out of the classroom?

God was taken out of the classrooms because His Truth has been gradually been removed from the tapestry of America. What happened in the classroom was a reflexion of what is happening in the culture as a whole...Secular and Christian alike have, to date, a very low Biblical worldview, the reason secular humanism is becoming more acceptable that absolute Truth.

Who is Professor Mandelhoff?

i think he is a man who did/does underwater research. On youtube if you look up "real mermaids found by professor mandelhoff" A video will show up explaining more about him and his project. I dont know about some people but i honestly dont believe that his project is real considering that it is said to be filmed on "Mako Island" which is a fictional island from the popular tv show H20.

Are there pyramids in Argentina?

Yes, there are a few pyramids in Argentina, such as the Huinca Pyramid in Buenos Aires Province and the pyramid-shaped Mayan Mill in Misiones Province. These structures were built by indigenous peoples for religious or ceremonial purposes.