Friday October 03, 2008: on this day

October 03, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 277th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 2008 can also be written as 10/3/2008 in the US and as 3/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on October 03, 2008:

• The modified us$700billion bank bailout plan is approved by the u.s. house of representatives. 263 votes were cast in favor and 171 against. the bill was quickly signed by president george bush.
• President bush signed the emergency economic stabilization act of 2008. this law stabilizes the us financial system.
• Global financial crisis: u.s. president george w. bush signs the revised emergency economic stabilization act into law, creating a 700 billion dollar treasury fund to purchase failing bank assets.ref name = quotassociated press-raum-2008-10-03quotraum, tom (october 3, 2008) =20081028183632}}
• Nasa's messenger spacecraft makes its second flyby of mercury. this decreases the velocity for orbital insertion.
• At least 65 people are killed by an earthquake of 6.6 magnitude in kyrgyzstan.
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• Russia offers to lend iceland a loan of four billion euros in response to the global financial crisis
• The meteoroid 2008 tcampsubamp3amp/subamp impacts earth, becoming the first such object to be discovered prior to impact.
• The 2008 south ossetia war:
• Anatoli margiev was assassinated by the akhalgori ossetian government head. while driving from tskhinvali to south ossetia, anatoli margiev was hit by a bomb that had been placed on a georgian road.
• Two teens are hurt after setting off a landmine on the territory of the gori military base, georgia.
• Seven russian soldiers die from an explosion in breakaway south ossetian capital, tskhinvali.
• Pace demands an international investigation into the 2008 south ossetia war.
• Subprime mortgage crisis:
• Australia has begun to withdraw chinese-made kirin tea from its shops following the 2008 chinese milk scandal.
• Greece announced it would follow ireland's lead by guaranteeing all deposits made to banks in the country.
• 2008 russian financial crisis:
• After a 1-1/2-day trading halt that began earlier in the morning, both russia's major stock exchanges, micex, and rts, stopped trading stocks for technical reasons.
• Investigators in the united states announced that they found human remains in the plane wreckage of steve fossett's plane. the plane went missing in california one year ago.
• Near the cemetery of the lannas church outside orebro, central sweden, were discovered the remains of a viking-era stave chapel.
• O.j. simpson, a former american football player, is convicted by a jury. simpson was convicted of armed robbery, kidnapping and murder 13 years after he was acquitted in los angeles of the murders of his ex-wife and her best friend.
• Subprime mortgage crisis: after the house passes the bill, president george w. bush signs it.
• 2008 russian financial crisis: after a 1-1/2-day trading halt that began earlier in the morning, both russia's major stock exchanges, micex, and rts, stop trading stocks "for technical purposes". markets rally as a result. (financial times).trading at the rts stock market is temporarily suspended for the second and third times in the same day as russian equities fall. in intraday trading, the dollar-denominated stock market index fell 7.8% last week. micex index lost 6.2% in intraday trades.
• As russian equities plunge, trading is stopped at the rts stock market for the second and third times in the same day. in intraday trading, the dollar-denominated stock market index was down 7.8%. micex index lost 6.2% in intraday trades.
• The united states announces the sale of billions in arms to taiwan in order to maintain balance with china's huge arms buildup.
• Russia's foreign minister appeals to the international community for action to stop somalia-based piracy.
• The emergency economic stabilization act of 2008 for the u.s. financial system is signed by president george w. bush.

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

Stock market quotes on October 03, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $104.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.36
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.16

Exchange Rates on October 03, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0819 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.129 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8441 CNY
• 1 EUR = 145.15 JPY

October 03, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Mouscron : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Munich 1860 : 0 - 3
• Freiburg - Duisburg : 2 - 0
• Oberhausen - Augsburg : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Lens : 1 - 2
• Amiens - Vannes : 0 - 2
• Angers - Troyes : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Chateauroux : 2 - 1
• Guingamp - Clermont : 2 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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October 03, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 09:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 03, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:

• Groucho Marx

  Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

• Lena Headey

  Lena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

• Chubby Checker

  Chubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.

• Bud Abbott

  Bud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.

• Shannyn Sossamon

  American actress, dancer, and musician.

• Clémence Poésy

  French actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.

• Neve Campbell

  Neve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.

• Ruggero Raimondi

  Ruggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.

• Gore Vidal

  American playwright, critic and novelist.

• Carmen Russo

  Genoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).

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or 187 months and 2 days old,

or 813 weeks and 2 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on October 03, 2008:

• Karam ud Din

  Officer in the pakistani navy (born 1941).

• Johnny J

  American record producer and songwriter (born 1969).

• George Thomson
• Gil Rossellini
• Francesco Imberti
• André Bellec
• Jean Foyer

What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?

Famous deaths on October 3rd:

• Janet Leigh

  American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

• Roddy McDowall

  British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

• Ronnie Barker

  British comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.

• Bruce Paltrow

  American film and television producer (born 1943).

• Zachary Scott

  American actor (b. 1914).

• Charles Collingwood

  At 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.

• Macil Guthrie

  Macil Guthrie was a Canadian folk singer and guitarist who played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.

• Dub Taylor

  Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.

• Sayward Bowen

  Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.

• Jarl Kulle

  Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Pink - So What
3. Kanye West - Love Lockdown
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Taylor Swift - Love Story

October 03, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 03, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
3. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
4. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd - Mrs. Officer

October 03, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 03, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
2. Flex - Te Quiero
3. Los Pikadientes de Caborca - La Cumbia Del Rio
4. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
5. Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor