Monday September 15, 2008: on this day
September 15, 2008 was the 259th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is September 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 September 15, 2008, who was born and died on September 15, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 15, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like 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 September 15th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 15, 2008?
- September 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- September 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- September 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 15, 2008?
- September 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- September 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 15, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 15, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on September 15, 2008?
What day of the week was September 15, 2008?
September 15, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 259th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 15, 2008 can also be written as 9/15/2008 in the US and as 15/9/2008 in UK and Europe.
September 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 15, 2008:
- Lehman brothers holdings inc, an american investment bank that dates back to 158 years, files for bankruptcy protection. this is the largest u.s. bankruptcy. lehman's assets are approximately us$639billion, with only us$30 billion of equity.
- Lehman brothers files chapter 11 bankruptcy. this is the largest bankruptcy filing in american history.
- Samoa recognizes kosovo's independence
- Morelia bomb attacks: ten people are killed and more than 100 hurt in a terrorist attack on el grito independence day celebrations at the main square in morelia, michoacan.
- Hewlett-packard plans to eliminate 24,600 jobs
- Jaap de hoop scheffer, secretary general of nato, visits georgia as a sign of support. (ap via 'usa today).
- After a long battle against cancer, richard wright, founder member of the iconic english rock group pink floyd, has died at 65.
- A stampede of at least 11 people occurred at a butembo, democratic republic of the congo club football match. it was the result of a riot that began when a goalkeeper used an animist spell to rally his team.
- A coach collides with an egyptian delivery truck, causing the deaths of 12 tourists and injuring 37 others. according to reports, 7 of the 12 victims are foreigners.
- Nigerian oil crisis: nigeria's main rebel group claims to have destroyed an oil facility owned by shell in the rivers state region in the country's south.
- After a ro-ro ferry sank near bandirma, turkey, at least one person died and 26 others are still missing
- Subprime mortgage crisis
- Six men were found guilty in melbourne of terrorist-related offenses. abdul nacer benbrika was found guilty in the intentional directing terrorist activities, while five other men were found guilty for being part of the same organization. the jury acquitted four other men, while it is still considering the verdict for two others.
- Hurricane ike
- Nasa scientists have reported that the antarctic ozone hole has grown to its largest extent, covering 27 million square kilometers compared to 26 million square km in 2006. (nasa) european scientists from esa agree.
- In a confrontation between us-pakistani forces, shots are fired in the air; us forces retreat; pakistan denies any involvement.
- Officially signed is a power-sharing agreement between robert mugabe, zimbabwe's president, and morgan tsvangirai, the opposition leader. tsvangirai will now be the prime minister of zimbabwe and chair of cabinet meetings. mugabe retains his presidency and is still in charge of the army.
- 21 people were killed in a stampede that occurred in pasuruan, an indonesian city. most of them are believed to be women.
- Lehman brothers files chapter 11 bankruptcy following the subprime mortgage crisis.
- As the new york stock exchange reacts to events this weekend, the dow jones industrial average drops by more than 500 points.
- 13 more people were killed in the midwestern united states by ike's remnants.
- High winds have left more than one million homes in the midwestern united states without electricity.
- President george w. bush warns motorists that they will be hit hard by rising costs due to hurricane ike.
September 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on September 15, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.94
- Apple AAPL: opens at $142.03
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.92
- General Electric GE: opens at $24.82
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.36
Exchange Rates on September 15, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.29 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0689 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1122 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8492 CNY
- 1 EUR = 149.11 JPY
September 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 2 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Lens - Metz : 0 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Tottenham - Aston Villa : 1 - 2
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Ascoli - Triestina : 1 - 1
- Salernitana - Frosinone : 3 - 2
September 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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September 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 15, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 08:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.
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Get your map!Who was born on September 15, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on September 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 15th:
- Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy lee jones is an american actor known for his roles in films such as the fugitive, men in black, and no country for old men.
- Tom Hardy
Tom hardy is an english actor known for his roles in films such as inception, the dark knight rises, and mad max: fury road.
- Oliver Stone
American director and writer.
- Brendan O'Carroll
Brendan o'carroll is an irish comedian best known for creating and starring in the sitcom mrs.
- Mark Tacher
Mark tacher is a mexican tv actor known for his roles in telenovelas such as 'abismo de pasión' and 'que te perdone dios'.
- Marisa Ramirez
American actress.
- Cannonball Adderley
American jazz sax player.
- Carmen Maura
Spanish actress.
- Fay Wray
Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
- Jackie Cooper
American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.
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September 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 7 months old,
or 187 months and 10 days old,
or 814 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5701 days old,
if you were born on September 15, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 15, 2008?
There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 15, 2008.
September 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 15, 2008:
- Tonji Tsubota
Renowned surgeon known for pioneering techniques in organ transplantation.
- Alsie Frost
Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
- Chala Dandekar
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Marshall Seaver
Renowned abstract artist known for his vibrant use of color.
- Emmogene Wilder
Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
- Jaimin Mehta
Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Regenal Girard
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.
- Richard Wright
American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet (d. 1960).
What famous deaths happened on September 15th?
Famous deaths on September 15th:
- Thomas Wolfe
American playwright and novelist, who wrote "look homeward, angel", 1929, "the web and the rock,"1939, and "you can't go home again,"40.
- Robert Penn Warren
American writer (born in 1905).
- Dudley Sutton
Talented actor recognized for his work in TV series like 'Lovejoy'.
- Milton Sills
American screenwriter and actor (d. 1930).
- John Hoyt
Bronxville, new york -- actor (gimme a break, tom dick & mary).
- Ryman Emerson
Ryman Emerson was a renowned photojournalist who captured powerful images of conflict and social issues around the world.
- Darene Albanese
Acclaimed soprano opera singer who performed worldwide.
- Mclaren Racer
Formula 1 champion who tragically passed away in a racing accident.
- Colsyn Brown
Renowned painter known for surrealistic works.
- Fernando Botero
Colombian figurative artist and sculptor known for his exaggerated, rotund figures.
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September 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 15, 2008:
- Bulgaria - The first day of school.
- Japan - Respect for the Aged Day before 2003; beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September.
- The United Kingdom - the British commemorate the Battle of Britain on the day of the last massive Luftwaffe attack in 1940.
- Also see September 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
- RC Saints - Feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows.
- Independence Day from Spain (1821) for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, celebrated everywhere with marches from schoolchildren.
- In ancient Greece, the second day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the priests of Demeter declared the public start of the rites.
- In Slovakia - Holyday of the Seven sorrows of Virgin Maria
Observances on September 15, 2008:
- International Day of Democracy
September 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 15, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 15th and September 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.
September 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
September 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.
September 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
September 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on September 15, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.
September 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on September 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
September 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 15, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
September 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
September 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 15, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
September 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 15, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on September 15, 2008?
On September 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 15, 2008?
On September 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on September 15, 2008?
On September 15, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about September 15th?
September 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of September. 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 September 15th, such as:
- 2018 - In twin attacks by islamist militants from eastern burkina faso, nine civilians were killed
- 2017 - 2017 parsons green bombing. an explosion at london's parsons green tube station caused 29 injuries. scotland yard considers the incident a terrorist attack.
- 2016 - Through the u.s. justice department, the obama administration seeks a $14 billion fine against deutsche bank for mortgage securities.
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 September 2008?
September 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.