Thursday January 03, 2008: on this day

January 03, 2008 was the 3rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 03, 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 03, 2008, who was born and died on January 03, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 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 3rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 2008?


January 03, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 2008 can also be written as 1/3/2008 in the US and as 3/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 03, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 2008:

  • 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.
  • Iowa voters head to the polls in order to elect the first caucus that will determine the presidential nominees of the democratic and republican parties.
  • Barack obama, a senator from illinois, wins the democratic caucus.
  • Former governor of arkansas mike huckabee is elected to the republican caucus.
  • Senators joseph biden and christopher dodd resign from their candidacy.
  • Assassination of benazir bhatti: the president of pakistan pervez musharraf has denied any involvement in benazir bhatti's death.
  • Gold prices hit a new high of $865.35 per troy-ounce in the a.m. london gold fixing. this surpasses the previous record set on 21 january 1980.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: iowa voters go to the polls in the first caucus that will determine the presidential nominees of the democratic and republican parties. (bbc news).illinois senator barack obama won the democratic caucus. (cnn) former governor of arkansas mike huckabee won the republican caucus. (cnn)senators christopher dodd & joseph biden resign from their candidacy.

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January 03, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 03, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.96
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $195.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.41

Exchange Rates on January 03, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 109.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9893 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1109 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 161.21 JPY
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January 03, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd 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 03, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 01:18 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 03, 2008?


Famous people born on January 03, 2008:

  • Raegan Revord

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 22 days old,

or 851 weeks

or 5957 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 2008?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 03, 2008.

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January 03, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 2008:

  • Jimmy Stewart

    Scottish racing driver (d. 2008).

  • Choi Yo-sam

    South korean boxer (b. 1972).

  • Werner Dollinger

    German politician and economist (born 1918).

  • Natasha Collins

    British actress and tv presenter (born 1976).

  • Yo-Sam Choi

    South korean boxer (born 1972).

  • Aleksandr Abdulov

    Russian screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).

  • Jacques Brosse
  • Henri Chopin
  • Milt Dunnell
  • Friedrich Georg Friedmann
  • Leandro Rampa
  • Oskar Saier
  • Edelmiro Arévalo
  • Matías Catrileo

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Joseph Joffre

    French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Marguriete Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.

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holidays

January 03, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 2008:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 03, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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 03, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks

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Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

The Nine

By:

Jeffrey Toobin, an acclaimed journalist, takes us inside the chambers the Supreme Court, the country's most powerful and secretive legal body. He reveals the complicated dynamic between the nine

The Darkest Evening Of The Year by Dean Koontz

The Darkest Evening Of The Year

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who will stand by you in your darkest hour? Amy Redwing has dedicated her entire life to rescue dogs. She has a unique bond with Nickie, a golden retriever she saved in the most difficult encounter …

Double Cross by James Patterson

Double Cross

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Alex was just about to settle down into a routine filled with therapy sessions and patients, but he soon finds himself back on the field--this time trying to capture a criminal mastermind.

January 03, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: Sega

Age of Conan: Unchained

Age of Conan: Unchained

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Funcom Eidos Interactive

Big Beach Sports

Big Beach Sports

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: THQ

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Bomberman Online Japan

Bomberman Online Japan

Platform: Windows XP

Genre: Massive Multiplayer Online Game, Party

Publisher: Hudson Soft

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Who was the US President on January 03, 2008?

On January 03, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 2008?

On January 03, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 2008?

On January 03, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

Find out more about January 3rd

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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.

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