Friday February 08, 2008: on this day

February 08, 2008 was the 39th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 08, 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 February 08, 2008, who was born and died on February 08, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 2008?


February 08, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2008 can also be written as 2/8/2008 in the US and as 8/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2008:

  • The nebraska supreme court ruled that the electric chair was unconstitutional. this is the only state that has allowed electric chairs to be used for death.
  • According to the serbian minister for kosovo, his government has information that indicates that the albanian leadership of the province will declare independence on february 17.
  • A 5.4 mampsubampwamp/subamp earthquake southeast of mexicali, mexico causes 400,000 people to lose power.
  • Nearly 20 rockets are launched by hamas militants at israeli towns.
  • Louisiana technical college, baton rouge, louisiana: a student kills herself and shoots two other students.
  • Two pilots of eagle airways flight 2279, from blenheim to christchurch in new zealand are attacked by a woman. the plane lands safely in christchurch, and the suspect is charged with hijacking as well as three counts of assault.
  • In nepal, the man being accused in the gurgaon kidney scandal has been arrested
  • The nebraska supreme court declares the electric chair unconstitutional.
  • At least 11 people are killed in an accidental fire at a egg nursing home.
  • Scotland yard detectives investigating benazir bhuto's death as pakistan's former prime minister benazir bhutto claim that she was killed by a bomb blast and not gunfire.

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February 08, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.61
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $122.08
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.34

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0001 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1018 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 155.72 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7453 GBP

February 08, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Bielefeld : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Offenbach : 3 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 1 - 2
  • St Pauli - CZ Jena : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Guingamp : 3 - 1
  • Angers - Boulogne : 2 - 1
  • Bastia - Troyes : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Dijon : 2 - 0
  • Clermont - Libourne : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Charlton - Crystal Palace : 2 - 0
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February 08, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 08, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 08:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 08, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 11 days old,

or 845 weeks

or 5915 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2008?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 08, 2008.

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February 08, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 2008:

  • Abdirahim Hussein

    Somali politician who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia.

  • Arnol Zwicky

    Swiss astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Ruby Garrard Woodson

    American educator and cultural historian (b. 1931)[375].

  • Frank J Dixon

    American immunologist (born 1920).

  • Chua Ek Kay

    Singaporean painter (born 1947).

  • Josefina Ríos

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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February 08, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 2008:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2008:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - With You
  4. - Apologize
  5. - Don't Stop The Music

February 08, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

February 08, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - I Remember
  3. - Just Fine
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Can't Help But Wait

February 08, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Sobre Mis Pies
  4. - Estos Celos
  5. - Gotas De Agua Dulce

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February 08, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Bank Job

The Bank Job

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Roger Donaldson

Starring: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore, Daniel Mays

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

February 08, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

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

February 08, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blasphemy by Douglas Preston

Blasphemy

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Blasphemy by Douglas Preston is the world's largest supercollider. It's located in an Arizona mountain and was created to reveal the secrets of the Big Bang.

In Defense Of Food by Michael Pollan

In Defense Of Food

By:

#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?

The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky

The Secret Between Us

By:

This mother-daughter bond will not be broken. Nothing can break this mother-daughter bond. Grace Monroe and Deborah Monroe are returning from a party when Grace's car collides with a man in the dark.

Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell

Sword Song

By:

885 is the year, and England is at peace. It is divided between the Danish kingdom in the north and the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex to the south.

The Shooters by W. E. B. Griffin

The Shooters

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Drugrunners have kidnapped a key DEA agent. Castillo is angry at the news, but he believes there's no way to save the man.

February 08, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Lass (PC) 5pb. (Xbox 360, PSP)

Army of Two

Army of Two

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

International Karate +

International Karate +

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Amiga, Amiga CD32, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Virtual Console

Genre: Versus fighting game

Publisher: System 3 (Europe) Epyx (U.S.) Ignition Entertainment (PS1/GBA)

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 February 08, 2008?

On February 08, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 2008?

On February 08, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2008?

On February 08, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 2008 calendar looked like.

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