Wednesday July 16, 2008: on this day

July 16, 2008 was the 198th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 16, 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 16, 2008, who was born and died on July 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh), 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 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 2008?


July 16, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2008 can also be written as 7/16/2008 in the US and as 16/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 2008:

  • At least 42 people are killed in a train accident near marsa matrouh, northern egypt. another 40 were injured.
  • Mikhail khodorkovsky, former yukos chief, applied for parole to challenge russian president dmitry medvedev's promises to create an independent judiciary. his lawyers stated that this was done to try to get him to sign them on.
  • The third day of a large transport strike on malta brings to an end the island's transportation system. even bus drivers tried to enter the office of the prime minister.
  • According to the sri lankan military, they have captured a major coastal city in the northern district of mannar from tamil tigers.
  • Hezbollah releases the bodies of two captured israeli soldiers, eldad regev and ehud goldwasser, in exchange to samir kuntar, a lebanese murderer, and four other hezbollah militants who were captured by israel during 2006 lebanon war (khaled zidan, maher kurani and mohammed sarur), as well as the bodies and remains of 200 lebanese, palestinians, and others.
  • Anwar ibrahim, a malaysian opposition leader, is being held over claims that he sodomized a male aide.
  • The united states senate has agreed to triple the funding for president's emergency plan for aids relief, to $48 billion.
  • The chairman of the federal reserve ben bernanke assures the united states house of representatives financial services committee, that the giant mortgage companies fannie mae & freddie mac are "in no danger of failing."
  • One month after the gafcon, hundreds of anglican communion bishops gather in canterbury for the lambeth conference.
  • Afghan officials confirm that 52 civilians were killed in an american airstrike on sunday at a wedding.

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July 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 16, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $170.08
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.07
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.81

Exchange Rates on July 16, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 105.09 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0175 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8109 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 166.24 JPY
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July 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th 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 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 04:38 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 16, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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July 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 12 days old,

or 819 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5734 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 2008?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 16, 2008.

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July 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 2008:

  • Jo Stafford

    American singer (b. 1917).

  • Lindsay Thompson

    Australian politician, 40th premier of victoria (b. 1923).

  • Lorenzo Tacchella

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 2008:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Take A Bow
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - Bleeding Love youtube
  5. - Viva La Vida youtube

July 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - I Luv Your Girl
  4. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  5. - Teenage Love Affair

July 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 16, 2008 was Si Tu Te Vas by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In Bruges

In Bruges

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington

Country: United States of America

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

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

July 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Of Little Faith by Lewis Black

Me Of Little Faith

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The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

By:

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

Big Russ And Me by Tim Russert

Big Russ And Me

By:

My father seems to be getting smarter as I age. It seems like a lifetime that I don't recall something Big Russ taught.

America America by Ethan Canin

America America

By:

In the 1970s, Corey Sifter is born to working-class parents and becomes a yard boy at the large estate of the wealthy Metarey family.

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.

July 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Platform: BlackBerry OS, iOS, Java ME, Symbian OS, N-Gage 2.0, DSiWare

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

AdventureQuest Worlds

AdventureQuest Worlds

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Artix Entertainment

Iron Man

Iron Man

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

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

The Club

The Club

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

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

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Who was the US President on July 16, 2008?

On July 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 2008?

On July 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 2008?

On July 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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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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