Tuesday October 14, 2008: on this day

October 14, 2008 was the 288th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 14, 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 October 14, 2008, who was born and died on October 14, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 2008?


October 14, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 288th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 2008 can also be written as 10/14/2008 in the US and as 14/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 14, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 2008:

  • Henry paulson, u.s. treasury secretary, announces plans for taking equity stakes in financial institutions totaling $250 billion.
  • Canadian federal election 2008: prime minister stephen harper re-elected with a stronger minority administration.
  • The united arab emirates recognizes kosovo's independence and sovereignty.
  • Aravind adiga, an indian novelist, wins the man booker prize in recognition of his debut book, ''the white tiger'.
  • The conservative party wins 19 seats in canada's 40th general elections. another minority government is formed. stephen harper is reelected prime minister.
  • Zimbabwean riot police repress student protests in harare, as students try to submit a petition to parliament.
  • 2008 cambodian-thai standoff: thailand declares that it is ready to respond militarily to any attack by cambodia, after cambodia gives an ultimatum to withdraw its troops from the disputed border regions.
  • Richard cooey, double murderer, is executed at southern ohio correctional facility, lucasville, ohio despite his claim that he was obese and lethal injections were inhumane.
  • The united states president george w. bush announced new measures to combat the current economic crisis, including plans for the u.s. to purchase stakes in major banks.
  • After jorge del castillo's resignation, yehude simon is installed as peru's new prime minister. this follows the scandal involving oil kickbacks.

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October 14, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 14, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.05
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.26
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.64
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.31
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.42

Exchange Rates on October 14, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 102.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1615 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1362 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8317 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 139.04 JPY
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October 14, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th 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 14, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 14, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Who was born on October 14, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 15 days old,

or 806 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5645 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 2008?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 14, 2008.

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October 14, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 2008:

  • Barrington J. Bayley

    British science fiction writer known for his innovative and imaginative works.

  • Linette Beaumont

    Linette Beaumont was a British actress known for her work in film and television.

  • Kazys Petkevičius

    Basketball player and coach from lithuania (d. 2008).

  • Robert Furman

    American civil engineer and wwii intelligence officer (born in 1915).

  • Richard Cooey

    American convicted murderer (born 1967).

  • Antonio Iannucci
  • Pat Moss
  • Alfeo Mizzau
  • Florence Brunet
  • Pat Moss-Carlsson (Patricia Ann Moss

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 2008:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 14, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 14, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 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. - Live Your Life
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - So What youtube
  4. - Disturbia youtube
  5. - Let It Rock

October 14, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 14, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 14, 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. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - Spotlight
  3. - Can't Believe It
  4. - Need U Bad
  5. - Miss Independent

October 14, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 14, 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 14, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 14, 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. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Dame Tu Amor
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Lloro Por Ti

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October 14, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 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

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Marc Forster

Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench

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

October 14, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Legend of the Seeker

Legend of the Seeker

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 14, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 14, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Heat Lightning by John Sandford

Heat Lightning

By:

A killer leaves a puzzled calling card in the minds of his victims. Virgil Flowers of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was caught in the middle of a Minnesota summer.

The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

By:

Dennis Lehane is the New York Times bestseller author of Mystic River, Shutter Island and The Given Day. This paperback edition features The Given Day, a family epic that captures political unrest.

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr

By:

The Inheritance Cycle, a New York Times bestseller about the dragon rider Eragon, is a must-read for Lord of the Rings fans. It has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and is a global fantasy sensation. You can find …

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

By:

Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

October 14, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 14, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Club

The Club

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: Massive multiplayer online roleplaying game

Publisher: PowerNet Technology

Bolt

Bolt

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Chess Crusade

Chess Crusade

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Board game

Publisher: NA Destination Software; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

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Who was the US President on October 14, 2008?

On October 14, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 2008?

On October 14, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 2008?

On October 14, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 14th

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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 October 2008?

October 2008 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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