Wednesday December 17, 2008: on this day

December 17, 2008 was the 352nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 2008, who was born and died on December 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Sex Ed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 2008?


December 17, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2008 can also be written as 12/17/2008 in the US and as 17/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2008:

  • Sammy baugh, a football player who established numerous passing records with washington redskins (1937-1952), has died at the age of 94 in rotan texas.
  • Northern peru has been home to the remains of an entire city that belonged to the wari culture.
  • Ok so-ri, a south korean actress, is sentenced to eight months in suspended prison for adultery. this was after the constitutional court rejected a law that criminalizes adultery.
  • Mahmoud al-mashhadani, iraqi parliament speaker, announces his resignation over chaos surrounding muntadhar al-zaidi's treatment. he was an al-baghdadia tv journalist and threw his shoes at president george w. bush.
  • A u.s. state department panel recommended that blackwater worldwide be removed as the principal private security contractor for american diplomats operating in iraq.
  • The united nations approves a resolution authorizing foreign governments to launch military raids on the ground or at sea in pursuit somali pirates.

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December 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 17, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $91.03
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.81
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.62
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.44

Exchange Rates on December 17, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 87.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.191 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0718 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.836 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 125.73 JPY

December 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Est Amadora - Porto : 2 - 4
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December 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 11:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Who was born on December 17, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 11 days old,

or 797 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5580 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2008?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 2008.

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December 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2008:

  • Freddy Breck

    German singer-songwriter, producer, and journalist (b. 1942).

  • Sammy Baugh

    Texas, united states -- qb for the nfl hall of fame (washington redskins).

  • Gregoire

    Congolese chimpanzee, oldest recorded (b. 1942).

  • Dave Smith

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1955).

  • Ai Iijima
  • Robert Jonquet
  • Piet Van Huele
  • Dave Farrington
  • Francisco Casavella
  • Paul Greco
  • Luis Félix López
  • Héctor Malamud
  • Turgun Alimatov

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - Circus
  4. - Just Dance
  5. - Whatever You Like youtube

December 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Miss Independent
  4. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  5. - Bust Your Windows

December 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Como Duele
  3. - Te Regalo Amores
  4. - Lloro Por Ti
  5. - Inolvidable

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December 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Changeling

Changeling

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith

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

Defiance

Defiance

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos

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

December 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

Sex Ed

Sex Ed

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isaac Feder

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

Crooked House

Crooked House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

December 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

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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 …

Why We Suck by Denis Leary

Why We Suck

By:

The New York Times Bestseller Denis Leary is one of America's most innovative and biting comic humorists. He takes on all the politicians and celebrities who have sucked in public.

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country

By:

Alex Cross chases the most vicious killer he has ever seen, to a land full of terror and back. This is the most horrific crime scene Alex Cross has ever witnessed. Then, more murders, each one more brutal, follow.

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.

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

By:

Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

December 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Conan: Unchained

Age of Conan: Unchained

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Funcom Eidos Interactive

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Puzzle

Publisher: Destineer

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Platform: Nintendo DS, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Activision

The Chronicles of Spellborn

The Chronicles of Spellborn

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Frogster Interactive Mindscape Acclaim Games

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Who was the US President on December 17, 2008?

On December 17, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 2008?

On December 17, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 2008?

On December 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

Find out more about December 17th

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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 December 2008?

December 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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