Tuesday April 01, 2008: on this day

About April 1st, 2008, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sri Lankan human rights groups have accused the government of covering up the killings of 17 aid workers and blamed local security forces.
  • Day of the week: April 1st, 2008 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Logan Paul, Toshirô Mifune
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
  • #1 UK song: Mercy by Duffy
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about April 1st, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on April 1st, 2008.

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What day of the week was April 01, 2008?


April 01, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2008 can also be written as 4/1/2008 in the US and as 1/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 01, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 2008:

  • Sri lankan human rights groups have accused the government of covering up the killings of 17 aid workers and blamed local security forces.
  • The swedish national postal service is merging with its danish counterpart. the new group will be based at stockholm.
  • After a scandal involving 200 texts sent to a prostitute, ilkka kanerva, finland's foreign minister, is forced to resign.
  • University of rijeka in croatia officially established department of biotechnology, department of informatics and department of mathematics.
  • India warns the dalai lama to not anger the people's republic of china
  • There is a lot of speculation about possible vote rigging and delays in the release of official results from zimbabwe's presidential and parliamentary elections.

April 01, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 01, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 01, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.77
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $146.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.83
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.14

Exchange Rates on April 01, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.77 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0225 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0117 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.012 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 158.98 JPY

April 01, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Reims - Bastia : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - West Brom : 0 - 0
  • Sheffield Weds - Coventry : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Droylsden - Torquay : 1 - 2
  • Grays - Stafford Rangers : 5 - 1
  • Histon - Northwich : 1 - 1
  • Kidderminster - Ebbsfleet : 2 - 1
  • Stevenage - York : 3 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Livingston - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0
  • Partick - Dundee : 1 - 0
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April 01, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 1st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 01, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 01, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 1st:

  • Logan Paul
    Logan Paul

    Logan paul is a social media influencer and youtuber known for his controversial content and stunts.

  • Toshirô Mifune
    Toshirô Mifune

    Toshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and...

  • Mirjana Karanovic
    Mirjana Karanovic

    Renowned Serbian actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Ali MacGraw
    Ali MacGraw

    Ali macgraw is an american actress and model, best known for her role in the film 'love story'.

  • Randy Orton
    Randy Orton

    American professional wrestler.

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield

    Asa butterfield is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'hugo' and 'ender's game'.

  • Hannah Spearritt
    Hannah Spearritt

    Hannah spearritt is a british pop singer known for being a member of the pop group s club 7..

  • William Daniels
    William Daniels

    William daniels is an american actor known for his roles as mr.

  • Milan Kundera
    Milan Kundera

    Czech republic's most well-known living writer.

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April 01, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 7 days old,

or 840 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5881 days old,

if you were born on April 01, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2008?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 01, 2008.

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April 01, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 2008:

  • Floyd Simmons
  • Sabin Bălaşa
  • Jim Finney
  • Adone Carapezzi
  • Péter Baczakó
  • Jake Warren

What famous deaths happened on April 1st?

Famous deaths on April 1st:

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • John Forsythe
    John Forsythe

    American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).

  • Noah Beery
    Noah Beery

    Jr.

  • Jim Jordan
    Jim Jordan

    Actor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.

  • Barbara Luddy
    Barbara Luddy

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Elanore of Aquitaine

    Elanore of Aquitaine was a powerful and influential medieval queen who ruled as the Duchess of Aquitaine and later as the Queen of France...

  • Liyla Landau

    Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.

  • Kathleen Lonsdale

    Kathleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the structure of...

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April 01, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 01, 2008:

  • Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
  • India - Start of financial year.
  • Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
  • Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
  • April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
  • Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
  • In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
  • Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
  • International Day of the Birds.
  • In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.

Saints celebrated on April 01, 2008:

  • Saint Waleric
  • Saint Hugh of Grenoble
  • Saint Jacoba
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April 01, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 01, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 31st and April 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 01, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 01, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Love In This Club
  3. - Sexy Can I
  4. - With You
  5. - Love Song

April 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 01, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 01, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - What's It Gonna Be
  3. - Rockstar
  4. - Stop And Stare
  5. - Low

April 01, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 01, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 01, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Love In This Club
  3. - Falsetto
  4. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  5. - Sexy Can I

April 01, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 01, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 01, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 01, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Sobre Mis Pies
  5. - Te Llore

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April 01, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 01, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

April 01, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 01, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

April 01, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 01, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Reason For God by Timothy Keller

The Reason For God

By:

Timothy Keller, founder pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City addresses the many doubts that non-believers and skeptics have about religion.

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

Retribution by Max Hastings

Retribution

By:

It was obvious that Japan was going to lose the war in 1944, but it was not clear how they would win.

Dead Heat by Joel C. Rosenberg

Dead Heat

By:

Winner of the 2009 Retailer's Choice Award! War is on the horizon. Record high oil prices are a sign of war. Iraq is witnessing the rise of a new dictator.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

April 01, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 01, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alien Crush Returns

Alien Crush Returns

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Platform: Wii

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Midway Games

Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Platform: Mobile phone, iPod, N-Gage, Windows, Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Breakout clone

history

Who was the US President on April 01, 2008?

On April 01, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 2008?

On April 01, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 01, 2008?

On April 01, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 1st?

April 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 iran floods: the iranian government declares an emergency in the southwestern provinces at risk of flooding. they also worked to evacuate many villages, as forecasters foresaw more heavy rains last week that could have caused severe flooding.
  • 2018 - 2016-18 kashmir unrest: two civilians, three soldiers and 13 militants were killed in clashes in south kashmir, india.
  • 2017 - Intervention military against isil: an iraqi airstrike close to al qaim in anbar province, iraq kills ayad al-jumaili. he is believed to be isil’s second-in command.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for April 2008?

April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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