Monday October 13, 2008: on this day

October 13, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 287th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 2008 can also be written as 10/13/2008 in the US and as 13/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on October 13, 2008:

• The dow jones industrial average has recouped 936.42 point, almost doubling its largest daily point gain in historical times. this brings the index back to 9,000 points. based on a 9.3 percent record gain in the msci global equity index, stocks worldwide have added more than us$1.7 trillion.
• As stock markets around the globe respond positively to the 2008 economic crisis, the dow jones industrial average rises by 935 points (11.1%)
• Wildfires in california, summer 2008.
• Mandatory evacuations are ordered after a second wildfire erupted in the hills above los angeles' san fernando valley.
• Santa ana winds cause an existing fire in the angeles national forest north los angeles to flare up, resulting in two freeways being closed.
• By 309 votes to 120, the united kingdom house of lords rejects counter-terrorism bill 2008.
• Temporarily, the european union lifted travel bans for president alexander lukashenko of belarus and other high-ranking officials for six months in order to promote democratic reforms.
• Nobel prize:
• Nobel prize: the 2008 nobel prize in economics is won by paul krugman, an american economist. he was awarded the prize for his "analysis of trade patterns" and "location of economic activity".
• After citigroup withdraws its legal case in new york federal court to stop the merger, the u.s. federal reserve approved the merger of wachovia and wells fargo.
• California wildfires in summer 2008: another wildfire breaks out in hills above los angeles' san fernando valley, causing mandatory evacuations. (ap via usa today). the santa ana winds cause an existing fire north of los angeles in the angeles national forest to flare up, resulting in two freeways being closed.
• The natural capital project has released the first version (invest) of its open-source ecosystem service evaluation software, inspired by the millennium ecosystem assessment.

October 13, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 13, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $104.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.86
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.44

Exchange Rates on October 13, 2008:

• 1 USD = 101.94 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1462 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1376 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8355 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.65 JPY

October 13, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Guingamp : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burton - Mansfield : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Notts County - Brentford : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Albinoleffe - Pisa : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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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 13, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 October 13, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 06:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

• Sacha Baron Cohen

  Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

• Margaret Thatcher

  British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

• Kelly Preston

  Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

• Kate Walsh

  Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

• Lenny Bruce

  American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

• Jerry Jones

  American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

• Pamela Tiffin

  American actress.

• Robert Walker

  American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

• Philippe Torreton

  Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

• John Lone

  Hong kong-american actor.

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You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 12 days old,

or 810 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5673 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 2008?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 13, 2008.

Famous people died on October 13, 2008:

• Alexei Cherepanov

  Russian ice hockey player (born in 1989).

• Antonio José González Zumárraga
• Guillaume Depardieu
• Frank Rosenthal
• Oszkár Csuvik
• Iris Láinez
• Françoise Seigner

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

• Kishore Kumar

  Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

• Jean Peters

  American actress.

• Gary Collins

  American television host and actor.

• Bea Benaderet

  Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• Barbara Kent

  Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

• Henry Irving

  English actor and manager (b. 1838).

• Donald Houston

  Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

• Nils Asther

  Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

• Hershey Chocolates

  Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

• Bhumibol Adulyadej

  Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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Holidays on October 13, 2008:

• Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
• RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
• Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
• French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 2008:

• International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

October 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 13, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Pink - So What
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Kevin Rudolf - Let It Rock

October 13, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 13, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
3. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
4. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
5. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent

October 13, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 13, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 13, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
4. Flex - Te Quiero
5. Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti