Sunday February 17, 2008: on this day

February 17, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2008 can also be written as 2/17/2008 in the US and as 17/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on February 17, 2008:

• Hallmark/westland meat packing company recalls over 143 million pounds beef. this recall is the largest in california and the usa due to the slaughtering of unfit cattle for human consumption.
• With support from some countries, but opposition from others, kosovo officially declares its independence from serbia.
• In an emergency measure, the british government temporarily nationalizes northern rock, the uk's 5th largest mortgage lender, in response to the bank’s financial crisis.
• The pakistani general election is delayed by riots following the assassination attempt on benazir bhoutto. while the opposition parties, including bhutto's and president pervez musharraf, win more than half of all seats, president pervez musharraf's party suffers a devastating defeat.
• Fidel castro announces that he will resign as president of cuba on february 24,
• A spy satellite with toxic fuel is destroyed by the united states navy. it was shot down using a missile from the uss lake erie in the pacific ocean.
• A total lunar eclipse occurs in north and south america, europe and africa.
• Due to the financial crisis in the u.s., northern rock, an ex-building society, is the first european bank to be placed under state control.
• After a helicopter rescue, it discovered the wreckage of santa barbara airlines flight 518 northeast of merida in venezuela. there were 46 people aboard the commercial plane, including the crew.
• In the first round of the cypriot presidential elections, president tassos papadopoulos was defeated.
• Kosovo declares independence
• Two hand grenades were thrown at kosovska mitrovica's international community buildings.
• The president of the united states george w. bush has offered $700 million in aid to tanzania.
• Following an investigation by the united states securities exchange commission into insider trading in dow jones, sir david li has resigned from the executive council of hong kong.
• California's hallmark/westland meat packing company recalls just under 143 million pounds (65,000,000 kilograms) of beef products. this recall is the result of an investigation into animal cruelty.
• Kosovo declares independence: kosovo's parliament declares independence from serbia. (bbc). two hand grenades were thrown at buildings of the international community in kosovska mitrovica.
• The kosovo parliament declares independence from serbia
• A bomb explodes during a kandahar, afghanistan dog fighting match. dozens are killed and many more are injured.
• Ryan newman wins 50th daytona 500

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Catania : 2 - 1
• Genoa - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
• Lazio - Atalanta : 3 - 0
• Napoli - Empoli : 1 - 3
• Palermo - Cagliari : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Mouscron : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Standard : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hamburg - Bochum : 3 - 0
• Hannover - Bayern Munich : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Augsburg : 1 - 0
• Greuther Furth - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Hoffenheim : 0 - 1
• Offenbach - Aachen : 1 - 1
• Paderborn - Osnabruck : 1 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 05:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

• Vicente Fernández

  Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

• Paris Hilton

  American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

• Brenda Fricker

  An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

• Michael Jordan

  American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

• Michael Bay

  Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

• Raffi Ahmad

  Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  American actor.

• Rene Russo

  Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

• Denise Richards

  Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

• Chord Overstreet

  Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 2 days old,

or 843 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5906 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on February 17, 2008:

• Brian Harris

  English footballer (born 1935).

• Vladimir Jakovlevič Pereladov

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

• Kathryn Grayson

  American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

• Donald Wolfit

  British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

• Richard Briers

  British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

• Dorothy Gibson

  American singer and actress (d. 1946).

• Nita Naldi

  Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

• Erik Rhodes

  American porn actor (d. 2012).

• Verree Teasdale

  Actress (skyscraper souls).

• Paul Stewart

  Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

• Molière Jourdain

  French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

• Yaacov Agnon

  Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

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Holidays on February 17, 2008:

• Random Acts of Kindness Day.
• Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
• Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 2008:

• Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 2008:

• Saint Evermodus
• Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
• Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
• Saint Silvinus

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Timbaland - Apologize
5. Alicia Keys - No One

February 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Nickelback - Rockstar
3. Adele - Chasing Pavements
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Kelly Rowland - Work

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
3. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Webbie Featuring Lil' Phat & Lil' Boosie - Independent

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Me Enamora
2. Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
3. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
4. Flex - Te Quiero
5. Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos