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Saturday December 06, 2008: on this day
December 06, 2008 was the 341st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 06, 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 December 06, 2008, who was born and died on December 06, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. Seven Pounds, directed by Gabriele Muccino), TV series (e.g. Closing Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 2008?
- December 06, 2008: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 2008?
- December 06, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 2008?
What day of the week was December 06, 2008?
December 06, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 341st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 2008 can also be written as 12/6/2008 in the US and as 6/12/2008 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 2008:
- After 28 years in a vegetative state, martha "sunny" von bulow, a us heiress, dies in new york at the age of 76.
- University of hawaii activates new telescope specifically designed to search for dangerous asteroids below 1km in diameter.
- 2008 greek riots erupted after alexandros grigoropoulos (a 15-year old boy) was shot and killed by a police officer.
- After a greek police special guard shot a 15-year old boy to death, riots erupted across greece.
- Manny pacquiao, a filipino boxer, defeats oscar de la hoya, a mexican american fighter in a welterweight fight at the mgm grand garden arena las vegas.
- The united states president-elect barack obama nominated general eric shinseki as the next secretary for veterans affairs.
- Two indian men were arrested for providing mobile phones to gunmen during the mumbai attacks of november 2008.
- After the discovery of contaminated fodder, all irish pork products have been recalled by the republic of ireland.
- In louisiana's 2nd congressional elections, joseph cao defeated william j. jefferson. this was a huge upset win for the republican party. he is the first vietnamese american to ever be elected to the u.s. house of representatives.
December 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Chievo - Roma : 0 - 1
- Lazio - Inter : 0 - 3
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Tubize : 5 - 1
- Bergen - Dender : 5 - 2
- Charleroi - Mechelen : 1 - 2
- Germinal - Mouscron : 3 - 0
- Roeselare - Westerlo : 1 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Dortmund : 0 - 0
- Cottbus - Stuttgart : 0 - 3
- Ein Frankfurt - Bochum : 4 - 0
- Karlsruhe - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
- M'gladbach - Leverkusen : 1 - 3
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Barcelona - Valencia : 4 - 0
- Sp Gijon - Ath Madrid : 2 - 5
- Villarreal - Getafe : 3 - 3
December 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 2008 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 01:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 2008.
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Who was born on December 06, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
![Tom Hulce]()
Tom HulceAmerican actor.
![Judd Apatow]()
Judd ApatowAmerican screenwriter and film director.
![Elissa Landi]()
Elissa LandiItalian actress, writer and actress.
![Janine Turner]()
Janine TurnerJanine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
![Peter Handke]()
Peter HandkeAustrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![JoBeth Williams]()
JoBeth WilliamsAmerican actress and singer.
![Torri Higginson]()
Torri HigginsonCanadian actress.
![Shekhar Kapur]()
Shekhar KapurIndian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Patrick Bauchau]()
Patrick BauchauBelgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
December 06, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 4 months old,
or 184 months and 12 days old,
or 801 weeks and 5 days old,
or 5612 days old,
if you were born on December 06, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2008?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 06, 2008.
December 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 2008:
- Alexandros Grigoropoulos
Police kill 15-year-old student from greece (born 1993).
- Tamar Adar
- Sunny von Bülow
- Dino Formaggio
- Vito Gnutti
- Mii Parima
- Albert Poli
- Luigi Scotti
- Gérard Lauzier
- Warner Bentivegna
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
![Peter Vaughan]()
Peter VaughanEnglish actor (d. 2016).
![Werner Klemperer]()
Werner KlempererGerman-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
![Frances Bavier]()
Frances BavierFrances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
![Gian Maria Volontè]()
Gian Maria VolontèItalian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Rita Macedo]()
Rita MacedoActress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
![Kathleen Harrison]()
Kathleen HarrisonActress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
![James Dobson]()
James DobsonFocus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
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December 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 2008:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
December 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 06, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
- Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
December 06, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 06, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 06, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Chayanne - Amor Inmortal
- Ricardo Arjona - Como Duele
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
- RKM & Ken-Y - Te Regalo Amores
December 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Seven Pounds
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
Starring: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
Fighting
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
December 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:
Closing Time
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Hans Lietz
Secret Millionaire
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Michael Scott
The Drinky Crow Show
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
December 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 06, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Twilight
By: Stephenie Meyer
Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.
The Lucky One
By: Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.
Do The Right Thing
By: Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee was the ultimate dark horse when he entered the Republican presidential race. He had almost no money, no advisors, and little recognition outside of Arkansas.
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society
By: Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.
December 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 06, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Art Style: CODE
Brothers in Arms: Art of War
Bella Sara
Away: Shuffle Dungeon
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm
Who was the US President on December 06, 2008?
On December 06, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2008?
On December 06, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 2008?
On December 06, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
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 December 2008?
December 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
