Monday October 08, 2007: on this day

October 08, 2007 was the 281st day of the year 2007, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 08, 2007 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 08, 2007, who was born and died on October 08, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. Moonlight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2007?


October 08, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2007 can also be written as 10/8/2007 in the US and as 8/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 08, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2007:

  • Marion jones, a u.s. olympic athlete, returns five medals won at the sydney olympics. she also accepts a two year ban from the sport for using a prohibited substance.
  • Australia's first combat casualty in afghanistan after an explosion of a bomb near oruzgan, southern province.
  • Washington plane crashes
  • Crews from the air conduct rescue operations for an aircraft carrying 8-10 people that crashed in washington state's mountainous region 45 miles west of yakima.
  • Washington finds the wreckage of a small plane that was carrying nine skydivers and a pilot. there is no sign of survivors.
  • Gordon brown, the prime minister of britain, announces that britain will reduce its troop commitment to iraq by half to 2,500 troops.
  • H d kumaraswamy has resigned as chief minister in the indian state karnataka. governor rameshwar thakur will likely recommend that the president be reelected.
  • Mario r. capecchi and oliver smithies are the winners of the 2007 nobel prize in physiology or medicine. they were recognized for their discovery of specific gene modification principles using embryonic stem cells in mice.
  • Pakistan:
  • A helicopter escorting the helicopter of president pervez musharraf crashes in pakistan-administered kashmir, killing four security officials and injuring his spokesman.
  • According to the pakistani army, 45 pakistani soldiers and 130 pro taliban militants were killed in fighting in north waziristan over two days.
  • Burmese protests against the government in 2007: burma's military announces that its soldiers have given us$8000 to buddhist monasteries. this is to show that the army has not abandoned the faith.
  • New zealand launches its biofuel bill.
  • Washington plane crash: search and rescue teams conduct searches for an aircraft carrying 8-10 people that crashed in washington state, 45 miles west from yakima. (reuters) the wreckage of a small plane that was carrying nine skydivers, and its pilot, has been found in washington. there are no survivors.
  • Pakistan:: a helicopter escorting the helicopter of president pervez musharraf crashes in pakistan-administered kashmir, killing four security officials and injuring his spokesman.forty five pakistani soldiers and 130 pro-taliban militants have died in two days of fierce fighting in north waziristan, the pakistani army says.

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October 08, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $163.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.66
  • General Electric GE: opens at $41.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.10

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 117.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.986 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1854 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.5036 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 164.99 JPY

October 08, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Freiburg : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Dijon - Nantes : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • QPR - Norwich : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Boavista - Belenenses : 2 - 4
  • Pacos Ferreira - Est Amadora : 2 - 1
  • Sp Braga - Nacional : 1 - 0
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October 08, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2007 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 2007 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 08, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:24 am and setting at 05:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 2007.

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Who was born on October 08, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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October 08, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 6 months old,

or 198 months and 12 days old,

or 862 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6039 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2007?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2007.

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October 08, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 2007:

  • Constantine Andreou

    Brazilian-greek sculptor and painter (d. 2007).

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2007:

  • Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2007:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Gimme More
  4. - The Way I Are
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube

October 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - About You Now
  2. - Let Me Think About It
  3. - Valerie
  4. - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
  5. - Ayo Technology

October 08, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2007 was Bed by J. Holiday, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bed
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  4. - Shawty
  5. - Until The End Of Time

October 08, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Mi Corazoncito
  3. - Basta Ya
  4. - Dimelo
  5. - Ella Me Levanto

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October 08, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

American Gangster

American Gangster

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Frank Oz

Starring: Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Dinklage, Ewen Bremner, Keeley Hawes

Country: United States of America

Enchanted

Enchanted

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Kevin Lima

Starring: Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Patrick Dempsey

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Samantha Who?

Samantha Who?

Release year: 2007

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Power To The People by Laura Ingraham

Power To The People

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Ingraham, author and radio personality (Shut up and Sing), calls for the American people to reclaim the phrase "Power to the People", which was stolen from anti-establishment organizations.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

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This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart Woods

Shoot Him If He Runs

By:

Holly Barker and Stone Barrington pursue a master spy/murderer in a tropical paradise getting hotter every minute...Teddy Fay is the rogue agent that was last seen fleeing from an imploding building

Making Money by Terry Pratchett

Making Money

By:

Amazingly, former arch-swindler-turned-Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig has somehow managed to get the woefully inefficient Ankh-Morpork Post Office running like .

The War by Geoffrey C. Ward

The War

By:

These pages do not contain the voices of scholars or historians. These are the voices of ordinary people who have experienced and won some of the most tragic events in their lives.

October 08, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Baja Mania

Baja Mania

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment

Sujin Taisen: Number Battles

Sujin Taisen: Number Battles

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare

Genre: Puzzle/strategy game

Publisher: Nintendo

Boulder Dash: Rocks!

Boulder Dash: Rocks!

Platform: Nintendo DS iOS BlackBerry Java Platform

Genre: Action game

Publisher: 10tacle Studios QV Software Electronic Arts

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; OS X; Wii; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

The Bee Game

The Bee Game

Platform: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Midway Games

history

Who was the US President on October 08, 2007?

On October 08, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2007?

On October 08, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2007?

On October 08, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for October 2007?

October 2007 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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