Wednesday October 15, 2008: on this day
October 15, 2008 was the 289th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 15, 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 15, 2008, who was born and died on October 15, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 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 15th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 2008?
- October 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 2008?
- October 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 2008?
What day of the week was October 15, 2008?
October 15, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 2008 can also be written as 10/15/2008 in the US and as 15/10/2008 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 2008:
- The us federal reserve, european central bank and swiss national bank announced that they will allow unlimited loans in us dollars.
- The dow jones industrial average index drops 733 points (7.87%) to 8,577, the largest percentage drop since october 1987. united kingdon's ftse 100 drops 7.16 percent, germany’s dax drops 6.49%, france's cac 40 falls 6.82 percent.
- 2008 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane omar becomes a category 3 hurricane near the united states virgin islands.
- The united states saw a 1.2% drop in retail sales in september 2008. this is the third consecutive month of declines and the largest decline in three years. it further indicates that the united states economy has entered a recession.
- According to the international maritime bureau, pirates hijacked a bulk ship with 21 crew members and was located in the gulf of aden close to somalia.
- The waki commission has released its report on the 2007-2008 kenyan crisis that followed the controversial kenyan presidential election of 2007. the report found that senior politicians and businessmen--including up to six unnamed current cabinet ministers--had planned, financed and perpetrated the violence.
- Los angeles dodgers loses to philadelphia phillies 5-1 in fifth game of 2008 national league championship series. they win the series 4-1 and advance to the 2008 world series.
- 2008 cambodian-thai standoff: cambodia claims thai forces are gathering near the disputed region. later reports claim that there was a gunfire exchange which resulted in the deaths of two royal cambodian army soldiers. (afp via google news),
- The dow jones industrial average closes down 733.08 points, or 7.87%, the second worst percentage drop in the dow's history.
October 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 15, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.76
- Apple AAPL: opens at $103.84
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.78
- General Electric GE: opens at $20.46
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.77
Exchange Rates on October 15, 2008:
- 1 USD = 99.84 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.191 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1316 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8317 CNY
- 1 EUR = 134.44 JPY
October 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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October 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 09:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.
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Get your map!Who was born on October 15, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
- Tito Jackson
Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
- Kiko Mizuhara
Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
- Penny Marshall
Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
- Keyshia Cole
Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
- Lee Iacocca
American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
- Mira Nair
Indian-american actress and producer.
- Jean Peters
American actress.
- Jaci Velasquez
Rock singer.
- Dominic West
Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
- John Kenneth Galbraith
Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
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,
if you were born on October 15, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2008?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 15, 2008.
October 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 2008:
- Edie Adams
American actress and singer (born 1927).
- Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca
Turkish soldier and poet (d. 2008).
- Jack Narz
American game show host and announcer (b. 1922).
- Faz?l Husnu Daglarca
Turkish poet (born 1914).
- Chris Mims
- Roberto Zavalloni
- Edie Adams (Edith Elizabeth Enke
- Suzzanna (Suzanna Martha Frederika van Osch
- Nathan Davis
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
- Pat O'Brien
American actor.
- Betty Driver
English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
- Henny Porten
German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Thomas Sankara
Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.
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October 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 2008:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 2008:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 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 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 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:
October 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 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:
October 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 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 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 15, 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:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
October 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:
October 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 15, 2008?
On October 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2008?
On October 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 2008?
On October 15, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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.