Friday July 11, 2008: on this day

July 11, 2008 was the 193rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 11, 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 July 11, 2008, who was born and died on July 11, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 11, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Under One Roof) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 11th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 11, 2008?


July 11, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 2008 can also be written as 7/11/2008 in the US and as 11/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 2008:

  • The record-breaking price of crude oil at the new york mercantile exchange was us$147.27 per bar.
  • California's federal deposit insurance corp acquires indymac bancorp, the second-largest bank failure in u.s history (us$32 billion in assets), and fifth u.s. bank that has failed this year. according to the insurance company, the loss will cost between $4 billion and 8 billion.
  • Chinese restaurants in beijing were told to stop serving dog meat during the 2008 summer olympics. however, they can still serve donkey meat
  • A donor conference was held in brussels. 1.2 billion euros (1.9 million u.s. dollars) were pledged for kosovo's socioeconomic development.
  • Californians are forced to evacuate 10,000 homes by wildfires in the sierra nevada foothills. one man died in butte county for refusing to evacuate.
  • Fuad siniora, the prime minister of lebanon, forms a national government that includes 30 members.
  • South korea's president lee myung-bak suggests a resumption the stalled summit negotiations with north korea.
  • One-third of the coral-building species are at risk of extinction according to the first global study on coral reefs.
  • After deciding that it was unlikely to meet depositor demands, the u.s. federal government's office of thrift supervision shut down indymac bank.
  • British politician david davis wins haltemprice and howden by-election. this was caused by him resigning his seat to raise concerns about civil liberties.

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July 11, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 11, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.28
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $175.37
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.64
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.80

Exchange Rates on July 11, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.009 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0159 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8341 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 169.37 JPY
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July 11, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 11, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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July 11, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 July 11, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.

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Who was born on July 11, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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July 11, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 8 days old,

or 823 weeks

or 5761 days old,

if you were born on July 11, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 2008?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 11, 2008.

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July 11, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 11, 2008:

  • Hurshell Haffner

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Liviya Vaughan

    Liviya Vaughan was a British ballet dancer and choreographer who performed with the Royal Ballet and founded her own dance company.

  • Michael DeBakey

    Pioneering heart surgeon known for his innovations in cardiovascular surgery.

  • Anatoli Pristavkin

What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Larance Olivier

    Larance Olivier was a renowned British actor and director who is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • Galileah Gershwin

    Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Milan Kundera

    Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-born French writer and philosopher, known for his novels exploring the human condition and the...

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

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July 11, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 11, 2008:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 2008:

  • World Population Day
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July 11, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 7th and July 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

July 11, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 7th and July 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - Bleeding Love youtube
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Burnin' Up

July 11, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

July 11, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 7th and July 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  4. - I Luv Your Girl
  5. - Take You Down

July 11, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 11, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

July 11, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 7th and July 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
  5. - A Punto De Llorar

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July 11, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 11, 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

Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

Starring: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Step Brothers

Step Brothers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam McKay

Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins

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

July 11, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 11, 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:

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Release year: 2008

Directed by: various

July 11, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 11, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

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Many professors give talks entitled "The Last Lecture". Professors are asked about their death and what is most important to them.

What Happened by Scott McClellan

What Happened

By:

McClellan offers a refreshingly clear view of what happened in this book. He wrote it with no other agenda than to record his experiences, insights, and observations for the benefit historians.

One Minute To Midnight by Michael Dobbs

One Minute To Midnight

By:

At the height of Cold War II, in October 1962, the United States of America and the Soviet Union were at the brink nuclear conflict over Soviet missile placements.

Rogue by Danielle Steel

Rogue

By:

Maxine Williams is a dedicated doctor who has three wonderful children and a challenging career. She also finds the perfect man for her.

The Last Oracle by James Rollins

The Last Oracle

By:

A homeless man in Washington, D.C., is shot and killed by an assassin. An ancient relic, a bloody coin found in the hand of the deceased man--an ancient treasure that can be recovered

July 11, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 11, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Platform-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Platform: Wii

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Enduro Racer

Enduro Racer

Platform: Arcade, Sega Master System, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Virtual Console

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Sega

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Azada: Ancient Magic

Azada: Ancient Magic

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Adventure, Puzzle

Publisher: Big Fish Games

history

Who was the US President on July 11, 2008?

On July 11, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 2008?

On July 11, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 11, 2008?

On July 11, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 11th?

July 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of July. 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 July 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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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 July 2008?

July 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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