Wednesday January 09, 2008: on this day

January 09, 2008 was the 9th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 09, 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 09, 2008, who was born and died on January 09, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson), TV series (e.g. Gangland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 9th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 2008?


January 09, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 9th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 2008 can also be written as 1/9/2008 in the US and as 9/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 09, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 09, 2008:

  • Fog and smoke caused a 70-car pileup on interstate 4 in florida, usa. five deaths.
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  • Nasa astronomers determined that 2007 wd5 has a 0.1% chance of striking mars on january 30, 2008. this effectively rules out an impact.
  • India's tata motors launches tata nano, the world's most affordable production car, in pragati maidan (delhi).
  • For the first time, the london gold fixing's gold price rises to above eur600 per troy-ounce
  • Lucky igbinedion is being charged by the nigerian economic and financial crimes commission with money laundering on 142 counts. he is the eighth governor to be charged with corruption-related offenses.
  • Peter de villiers becomes the first black coach for the south african rugby union club.

January 09, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 09, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 09, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.03
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $171.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.08

Exchange Rates on January 09, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 110.01 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.01 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1164 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.2636 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 161.32 JPY
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January 09, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th 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 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 9th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 09, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 07:10 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 09, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 10 days old,

or 844 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5914 days old,

if you were born on January 09, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 2008?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 09, 2008.

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January 09, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 2008:

  • Johnny Grant

    American radio host and producer (b. 1923).

  • Mehran Ghassemi

    Iranian journalist and author (d. 2008).

  • John Harvey-Jones

    English businessman and television host (b. 1924).

  • Liam Quinn

    Provisional ira member (born in 1949).

  • Jorge Anaya
  • Erna Sondheim
  • Paul Aimson
  • Mehran Ghassemi (مهران قاسمی)

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

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January 09, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 2008:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube

January 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - When You Believe
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

January 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. 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 09, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 09, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - La Travesia
  5. - No Puedo Olvidarla

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January 09, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tomas Alfredson

Starring: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl

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

Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Brooks

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Breslin, An Nguyen

Country: United States of America

Rambo

Rambo

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish

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 09, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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 09, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

I Am Legend

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Robert Neville could be the last human being on Earth. . . But he's not the only one. An incurable plague has turned every man, woman and child into bloodthirsty.

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

By:

A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts

Blood Brothers

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts presents her first novel in a trilogy about three brothers who are bound by fate, blood and an unstoppable enemy.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

By:

Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

You: Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

You: Staying Young

By:

The human body is the most intriguing machine ever made. Dr. Michael Roizen, Dr.

January 09, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Army of Two

Army of Two

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, third-person shooter, hack and slash

Publisher: Buka Entertainment

8Ball Allstars

8Ball Allstars

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Oxygen Games

Crazy Mouse

Crazy Mouse

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Action puzzle game

Publisher: Ultizen Games

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on January 09, 2008?

On January 09, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 2008?

On January 09, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 2008?

On January 09, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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.

Discover how January 2008 calendar looked like.

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