Thursday October 16, 2008: on this day

October 16, 2008 was the 290th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 16, 2008, who was born and died on October 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 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 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2008?


October 16, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2008 can also be written as 10/16/2008 in the US and as 16/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 16, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2008:

  • Citigroup, the second-largest bank in america, posts a fourth consecutive quarterly loss of $13 billion due to credit losses and write-downs. over five quarters, the bank has suffered losses of us$71 billion.
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  • At least 16 people were killed in an explosion at a coal mine located in shizuishan, ningxia hui autonomous region of the people's republic of china.
  • 2008 cambodian-thai standoff: thailand and cambodia agree to jointly control their borders following a recent conflict.
  • The united states environmental protection agency has set a new standard by reducing the amount of lead allowed to enter the atmosphere by 90%.
  • United states economy
  • The september us consumer price index remained unchanged due to falling prices for clothing, gasoline, and new cars. this offsets rising food and medical costs.
  • The impact of hurricanes, strikes at boeing and credit crunch have impacted the united states' industrial production.
  • Ilham aliyev is elected president of azerbaijan with a landslide win of 89.04% in the azerbaijani presidential elections. although it criticizes the election, the organization for security and cooperation in europe notes some progress.
  • 2008 british columbia pipeline bombings: another blast strikes a pipeline in northern british columbia, near dawson creek.
  • United states economy: the september us consumer price index was unchanged due to falling prices for gasoline, clothes and new cars. this offsets rising food and medical costs. (ap via cnn). the impact of hurricanes, a strike by boeing and the credit crunch have caused a 2.8% drop in industrial production in the united states.

October 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $99.77
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.38

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1789 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1348 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8342 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.02 JPY

October 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Forest Green - Cambridge : 2 - 2
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October 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 10:43 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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Who was born on October 16, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 3 days old,

or 804 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5633 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2008.

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 2008:

  • Dagmar Normet

    Estonian translator and author (d. 2008).

  • Marzio Bernardinetti
  • Ab Gritter

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 2008:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 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 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Letter To My Daughter by Maya Angelou

Letter To My Daughter

By:

Letter to my Daughter is Maya Angelou’s tribute to her daughter, who she has never had, but whom she sees all around. It outlines Maya Angelou’s path to living well.

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

American Wife

By:

Alice Lindgren, a kind and bookish child, was born in 1940s. She has no idea she will one day be married to the president in the White House.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

By:

Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

Tsar by Ted Bell

Tsar

By:

Ted Bell, New York Times bestseller and author of the action-packed thriller "The Return of Counter Spy Alex Hawke" is now available in paperback. He faces an epic global nightmare that will change his life forever.

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

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

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix

Platform: Nintendo DS, WiiWare

Genre: Varied

Publisher: Nordcurrent (EU) Atlus (US)

Captain Rainbow

Captain Rainbow

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Boingz

Boingz

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Action

Publisher: RealNetworks

Bratz Ponyz 2

Bratz Ponyz 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: The Game Factory

Boom Blox

Boom Blox

Platform: Wii, Mobile

Genre: Puzzle, Party game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on October 16, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2008?

On October 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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