Wednesday January 02, 2008: on this day

January 02, 2008 was the 2nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 02, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 02, 2008, who was born and died on January 02, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh), TV series (e.g. Gangland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 2008?


January 02, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2008 can also be written as 1/2/2008 in the US and as 2/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 02, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2008:

  • The us$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • For the first time, oil prices exceed $100 per barrel
  • Shortly, crude oil prices soared past $100 per barrel in new york mercantile exchange trading.
  • Clashes in kenya (2007-present):
  • As diplomatic efforts to calm the country's political crisis intensify, both sides in kenya's contest election accuse each other of violence.
  • Technip receives a $1.2billion contract to develop the pazflor oil reserve in angola. acergy receives a $700million contract to help with the petroleum production at pazflor.
  • Clashes in kenya (2007-present).: as diplomatic efforts intensify to calm the country's political crisis, both sides accuse each other of violence. (bbc news). two police officers were killed by youths with bows-and-arrows in kericho overnight.
  • Two police officers were killed by bow-wielding youths in kericho overnight.
  • Islamic insurgency (2002-present), algeria: at least three people are killed in a suicide attack in naciria east of algiers.
  • At least 4 people are killed and 20 injured by a bomb that was dropped on a military bus in colombo.
  • The royal marsden hospital in london, england is forced to evacuate after a fire.

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January 02, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $199.27
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.99

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 109.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9934 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1184 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 161.37 JPY

January 02, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0
  • Livingston - Dunfermline : 0 - 2
  • Partick - Clyde : 1 - 1
  • Stirling - Morton : 1 - 2
  • St Johnstone - Dundee : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie Utd - Queens Park : 3 - 2
  • Alloa - Brechin : 0 - 4
  • Ayr - Berwick : 4 - 0
  • Cowdenbeath - Raith Rvs : 1 - 4
  • Ross County - Peterhead : 5 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Dumbarton - Albion Rvs : 2 - 0
  • East Fife - Stranraer : 2 - 1
  • Forfar - Elgin : 0 - 1
  • Montrose - Arbroath : 5 - 0
  • Stenhousemuir - East Stirling : 3 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cheltenham - Port Vale : 1 - 0
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January 02, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 02, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 12:44 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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Who was born on January 02, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 26 days old,

or 847 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5930 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2008?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 02, 2008.

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January 02, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 2008:

  • Macdonald Fraser

    Renowned journalist and author of historical fiction.

  • Lee S. Dreyfus

    American politician, governor of wisconsin (b. 1926)[225].

  • George MacDonald Fraser

    Scottish author and screenwriter (d. 2008).

  • Gerry Staley

    American baseball player (born 1920).

  • Galyani Vadhana

    Princess of thailand (born in 1923).

  • Nikolaj Puzanov
  • Cornelio Masciadri
  • Robert Weber
  • Lee Sherman Dreyfus
  • Julio Martínez Prádanos
  • Robert C. Schnitzer
  • Pietro Morelli

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 2008:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 02, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 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. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 02, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 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. - When You Believe
  2. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  3. - Bleeding Love youtube
  4. - Apologize
  5. - Rule The World

January 02, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 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 02, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 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. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

January 02, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 02, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 02, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 02, 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. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - Un Buen Perdedor
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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January 02, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In Bruges

In Bruges

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington

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

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

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

January 02, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

January 02, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

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This "epic" sequel to The Pillars of the Earth (The Denver Post), is two centuries old. It marks the completion of the Gothic cathedral built by the Kingsbridge residents.

American Creation by Joseph J. Ellis

American Creation

By:

National BestsellerJose J. Ellis, a renowned historian, brings his extraordinary talents to this gripping account of the early years and future of the Republic.

Protect And Defend by Vince Flynn

Protect And Defend

By:

Vince Flynn's #1 New York Times Bestseller sends counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp to a collision course against America's most fearful enemy.

The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence

By:

The Age Of Turbulence represents Alan Greenspan’s unrivalled reckoning with the current financial world. It is a result of his personal experiences in the command center of the global economy for longer periods and with greater impact than any other …

Stone Cold by David Baldacci

Stone Cold

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The #1 bestselling author from Simple Genius and The Collectors returns with STONE CLIMATE...an unforgettable novel of revenge and conspiracy that murders a group of unlikely heroes who are brought face to face with their greatest threat.

January 02, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Platform: iPhone, J2ME, Brew, BlackBerry

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Gameloft

Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden

Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Role-playing game

Animal Boxing

Animal Boxing

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Destineer

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure Fantasy

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios Noviy Disk

Commando: Steel Disaster

Commando: Steel Disaster

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: run and gun video game

Publisher: Lexicon Entertainment, XS Games

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Who was the US President on January 02, 2008?

On January 02, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 2008?

On January 02, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 2008?

On January 02, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

Find out more about January 2nd

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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 January 2008?

January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2008 calendar looked like.

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