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What happen in May 2007?
Iraq War: On the fourth anniversary of his “Mission Accomplished” speech, President George W. Brigadier-General Abdul Kareem Khalaf of the Iraqi Interior Ministry claims that Abu Ayyub al-Masri, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, has been killed in a battle between insurgents.
What was the biggest news story of 2007?
Iraq War Less Dominant During the first half of 2007, news about the Iraq war was the public’s most closely followed news story in 18 out of 23 weeks of polling.
What was happening in December 2007?
Car Bombs Explode in Algiers (Dec. 11): As many as 60 people are killed in two suicide attacks near United Nations offices and government buildings in the capital of Algeria. The bombings occur within minutes of each other. It’s the worst attack in the Algeria in more than 10 years.
What was happening in September 2007?
Sep 5 Three terrorists suspected to be a part of Al-Qaeda are arrested in Germany after allegedly planning attacks on both the Frankfurt International airport and US military installations.
Who died in May 2007?
Robert Bradley, 87, American gospel singer, diabetes. Leonard Eron, 87, American psychologist, congestive heart failure. Pat O’Shea, 74, Irish writer. Wally Schirra, 84, American astronaut in Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo projects, heart attack.
Who was popular in 2007?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2007
| № | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Irreplaceable” | Beyoncé |
| 2 | “Umbrella” | Rihanna featuring Jay-Z |
| 3 | “The Sweet Escape” | Gwen Stefani featuring Akon |
| 4 | “Big Girls Don’t Cry” | Fergie |
How much did things cost in 2007?
Fluctuating Grocery Prices
| Grocery item | 2007 price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | $0.88 | 45.5% |
| Dried beans | $0.94 | 44.7% |
| Ground beef | $2.85 | 44.6% |
| All-purpose flour | $0.36 | 44.4% |
What bad things happened in 2007?
15 Things You Forgot Happened In The Year 2007
- 1 Introduction of the iPhone.
- 2 Television Writers Strike.
- 3 Emma Watson Almost Quit Harry Potter.
- 4 The Final Harry Potter Book Released.
- 5 Mad Men Premieres.
- 6 Britney Spears Meltdown.
- 7 Keeping Up with the Kardashians Premieres.
- 8 Rihanna’s Big Break.
What was popular in the year 2007?
2007 gave us the iPhone, and also a lot of pop culture insanity
- Anna Nicole Smith died.
- Britney Spears shaved her head.
- The Sopranos ended.
- Mad Men premiered.
- Knocked Up changed the comedy game.
- ‘Obama Girl’ went viral.
- I Can Has Cheezburger consumed the internet.
- Bob Barker signed off The Price is Right.
What was the number 1 movie in 2007?
Domestic Box Office For July 2007
| Rank | Release | Theaters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transformers | 4,050 |
| 2 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 4,285 |
| 3 | Ratatouille | 3,940 |
| 4 | The Simpsons Movie | 3,926 |
What was the good news story of 2007?
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2007! Looking back and choosing the top good news stories of the year was a happy exercise and I’ve concluded that 2007 was a good year! 10) U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall for Men, Women and Children – Thanks to advances in treatment, fewer U.S. cancer patients are dying.
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 2007?
The report contradicts one written in 2005 that stated Iran was determined to continue developing such weapons (Dec. 3). The African National Congress chooses Jacob Zuma as its leader, ousting South African president Thabo Mbeki (Dec. 18). Australian prime minister John Howard loses to the Labor Party’s Kevin Rudd (Nov. 24).
Where did the Dow Jones industrial average drop in 2007?
A suicide bomber strikes Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan within earshot of Vice President Dick Cheney, who was rushed to a bomb shelter. Dow Jones industrial average drops 546 points, the worst drop since the 2001 terrorist attacks.