Tuesday January 01, 2008: on this day

January 01, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 2008:

• Officially adopting the euro currency, malta and cyprus become the fourteenth and 15th eurozone members.
• After a year of unprecedented violence, the taliban are threatening to intensify their attacks on afghanistan.
• Conflict between fatah and hamas: reports indicate that at least eight people were killed in factional fighting in gaza strip over the past 24 hours.
• Fifty people were fleeing violence in eldoret after the disputed presidential elections when they were killed in an arson attack at a church.
• John granville, a us diplomat, was killed while working for the united states agency for international development.
• Thiyagarajah mahaswaran, a minor sri lankan tamil parliamentarian is gunned down at a hindu temple near colombo, sri lanka.
• Venezuela introduces bolivar fuerte currency, iso 4217 code: vef to combat inflation.
• The euro currency is adopted by malta and cyprus, making them the 15th and 14th respective countries to do this. the cypriot pound, maltese lira notes and coins remain in use until the end the month. they can also be exchanged at the respective central bank for several years.

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

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2008:

• 1 USD = 111.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.992 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1329 CHF
• 1 EUR = 162.87 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7343 GBP

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Burnley : 3 - 0
• Bristol City - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Cardiff - Plymouth : 1 - 0
• Charlton - Colchester : 1 - 2
• Crystal Palace - Norwich : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Woking : 2 - 1
• Burton - Stafford Rangers : 2 - 1
• Crawley Town - Oxford : 2 - 0
• Droylsden - York : 3 - 4
• Ebbsfleet - Grays : 4 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Bournemouth : 3 - 2
• Carlisle - Hartlepool : 4 - 2
• Crewe - Tranmere : 4 - 3
• Leeds - Oldham : 1 - 3
• Leyton Orient - Gillingham : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Accrington - Bradford : 0 - 2
• Chester - Grimsby : 0 - 2
• Chesterfield - Wrexham : 2 - 1
• Dag and Red - Brentford : 1 - 2
• Hereford - Notts County : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:16 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 01, 2008

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Famous people born on January 01, 2008:

• Fleet Foxes

  Fleet Foxes is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle, Washington.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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You are 16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 17 days old,

or 850 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5952 days old,

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

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on January 01, 2008:

• Khalis

  Renowned Islamic scholar known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.

• Rudean Wright

  Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.

• Lekha

  Renowned Indian author known for her literary works.

• Sostenes Rodrigues

  Renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and colorful artworks.

• Farooq Ahmed

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• Leiby Kahan

  Israeli politician known for his work in the Knesset.

• Anes Bardhi

  Renowned Albanian poet known for his lyrical works.

• Jaber Gibran

  Lebanese-American poet and artist.

• Oiva Salon

  Finnish ski jumper who achieved great success in his career.

• Ihor Rymaruk

  Ihor Rymaruk was a Ukrainian poet and translator who was known for his innovative and experimental poetic style.

• Milon K. Majumder

  Indian physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.

• Warda Haddad

  Warda Haddad was a Lebanese poet who was known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.

• Hilmar Hoffmann

  German politician who served as the Minister of Culture of Hesse from 1969 to 1987.

• Chai Trong-rong

  Chai Trong-rong was a Taiwanese politician known for his contributions to democracy in Taiwan.

• Adan

  Adan was a prominent politician known for his contributions to his country's development.

• Hillie

  Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to early computing systems.

• Kasi Ananthan

  Indian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.

• Cordero Guzmán

  Renowned Mexican painter known for his vibrant and colorful artworks.

• Conception Jacquinot

  Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to early computing systems.

• Earl R. Stadtman

  Pioneering research on enzymes and their role in metabolism.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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

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

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Fergie - Clumsy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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

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

1. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
2. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
3. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
4. Timbaland featuring One Republic - Apologize
5. Take That - Rule The World

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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

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

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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

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

1. Juanes - Me Enamora
2. Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
3. Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
4. K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
5. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies