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June 16, 2008 was the 168th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is June 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 June 16, 2008, who was born and died on June 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Under One Roof) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 2008?
- June 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 2008?
- June 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 2008?
What day of the week was June 16, 2008?
June 16, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 16, 2008 can also be written as 6/16/2008 in the US and as 16/6/2008 in UK and Europe.
June 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 16, 2008:
- California holds its first legal recognized same-sex marriages.
- As they move towards n'djamena, chadian rebels seize the town of biltine.
- Hundreds upon hundreds of taliban militants swarm the arghandab district in kandahar province, with reinforcements from the afghan government being sent to kandahar.
- California's court has approved same-sex marriage following a may 15th ruling.
- In a playoff, tiger woods beats rocco mediate to win the 2008 u.s. open golf championship.
- The european union has agreed to tighter sanctions against iran in response to its alleged nuclear weapons program. bank melli, iran's largest bank, was also frozen by the united kingdom.
- France announces plans for cutting 54,000 defense jobs and pushing for a stronger european security and defence policy in a new defense strategy.
- South korean truck drivers join south korean construction workers in striking for higher wages and lower fuel prices.
- Japan refuses to allow taiwan activists boat near the senkaku islands to protest a collision that occurred last week.
- In the south china region, heavy rainstorms and severe flooding continue. anhui, hunan jiangxi fujian, guangdong and jiangxi are all affected. heavy rains caused flood warnings on the yangtze river, pearl river, and other rivers to drown 65 of the victims of the 2008 sichuan earthquake have forced thousands of them from their homes.
- A suicide bombing outside the vavuniya police station in northern sri lanka has claimed the lives of at least 12 officers and injured many more.
- International criminal court judges harshly criticize thomas lubanga's prosecutors.
- Talks between israel and syria on the golan heights dispute concluded in turkey
- A un office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs official reports that somalia's food crisis is worse than the war in darfur.
June 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on June 16, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.49
- Apple AAPL: opens at $171.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.01
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.69
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.46
Exchange Rates on June 16, 2008:
- 1 USD = 108.2 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0242 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0449 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9006 CNY
- 1 EUR = 167.36 JPY
June 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:04 am.
The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.
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Who was born on June 16, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:
![Alexandre Astier]()
Alexandre AstierFrench director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
![Kirby Heyborne]()
Kirby HeyborneKirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Joyce Carol Oates]()
Joyce Carol OatesNew york, united states -- novelist.
![Laurie Metcalf]()
Laurie MetcalfAmerican stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...
![Sibel Kekilli]()
Sibel KekilliSibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.
![Hilary Farr]()
Hilary FarrTv show host.
![Jack Albertson]()
Jack AlbertsonAmerican actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
![Bill Cobbs]()
Bill CobbsMovie actor.
![Eileen Atkins]()
Eileen AtkinsEileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
June 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 10 months old,
or 190 months and 8 days old,
or 827 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5791 days old,
if you were born on June 16, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 2008?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 16, 2008.
June 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 16, 2008:
- Babbette Kramer
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
- Caylee Anthony
American child disappeared.
- Mario Rigoni Stern
Italian soldier and author (b. 1921).
- Tom Compernolle
Belgian athlete (born 1975).
- Henri Labussière
- Ingvar Svahn
- Gene Ollrich
- René Paul
What famous deaths happened on June 16th?
Famous deaths on June 16th:
![Wernher von Braun]()
Wernher von BraunRocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
![George Reeves]()
George ReevesActor in superman, gone with the wind.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Susan Tyrrell]()
Susan TyrrellAmerican actress (d. 2012).
![Mikhail Kononov]()
Mikhail KononovSoviet actor (born 1940).
![Brian Piccolo]()
Brian PiccoloAmerican football player (born 1943).
- Chanceler Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.
- Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.
- Radhanath Ray
Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.
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June 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 16, 2008:
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Observances on June 16, 2008:
- International Day of Family Remittances
June 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 16, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Coldplay - Viva La Vida
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
June 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Chris Brown - Take You Down
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
June 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 16, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- German Montero - Amantes Escondidos
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
June 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 16, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
Fighting
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
Anamorph
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Henry Miller
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Don Harvey, James Rebhorn
Country: United States of America
June 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Todd Wilson
Sekirei
Release year: 2008
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
Release year: 2008
Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal
Release year: 2008
Directed by: various
June 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Phantom Prey
By: John Sandford
Abridged CDs * 5 CDs/6 hours Lucas Davenport had troubling cases before, but never one quite like this in the shocking Prey novel by #1 New York Times-bestselling author.
Are You There
By: Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.
What Happened
By: Scott McClellan
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.
Eclipse
By: Stephenie Meyer
The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …
The Last Lecture
By: Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Many professors give talks entitled "The Last Lecture". Professors are asked about their death and what is most important to them.
June 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes
Buzz!: Brain Bender
Burning Wheels
Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Who was the US President on June 16, 2008?
On June 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 2008?
On June 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 2008?
On June 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about June 16th?
June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
- 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.
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 June 2008?
June 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
