What Happened on June 29, 2008

Historical Events

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England; Leonard Cohen the highlight singing "Hallelujah"

  • Thomas Beatie, the world's first pregnant man, gives birth to a daughter
  • UEFA European Championship Final, Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria: Fernando Torres scores as Spain beats Germany, 1-0

US Women's Golf Open

US Open Women's Golf, Interlachen CC: 19-year-old South Korean Inbee Park wins the first of her 7 major titles by 4 strokes ahead of runner-up Helen Alfredsson


Famous Deaths

  • Don S. Davis, American actor and artist (b. 1942)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About June 29, 2008

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
  • UK #1 Song: Closer - Ne-Yo