Wednesday September 17, 2008: on this day

September 17, 2008 was the 261st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 17, 2008, who was born and died on September 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like 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 September 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 17, 2008?


September 17, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2008 can also be written as 9/17/2008 in the US and as 17/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 2008:

  • Evidence of official coverup during the olympics is evident in the 2008 baby-milk scandal.
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  • Tzipi livni, the foreign minister of israel, is now the kadima party's new leader. this puts her in a position to become the first female prime minster of israel since golda meir.
  • Rwanda is the first country where women are more than men in parliament
  • 2008 russian financial crisis:
  • Russia's government lends to the three largest banks in russia, sberbank and vtb bank, for at least three month to increase liquidity.
  • Islamic jihad claims responsibility for the attack on the u.s. embassy in yemen, which resulted in 16 confirmed deaths.
  • According to bbc, hbos has been in talks with lloyds tsb over the possibility of hbos's share price plummeting due to exposure to the subprime crisis.
  • India has deployed sukhoi su-30mki fighter aircrafts that can carry nuclear warheads to jammu and kashmir amid ceasefire violations by pakistan along the line of control.
  • Papua new guinea launches a free-to air state-run television channel called the national television service. it competes with em tv.
  • 2008 russian financial crisis: after shares fell dramatically, trading is stopped on russia's main stock exchanges (the micex) and the dollar-denominated rts for the second consecutive day. (the times) (bloomberg). the russian government lends 1.13 trillion rubles (or $44 billion) to the three largest banks of russia, sberbank and vtb bank, for at least three years to increase liquidity.
  • After shares fell dramatically, trading was suspended on russia's main stock exchanges (the micex) and the rts in dollar-denominated dollars for the second consecutive day. the central bank in moscow had to intervene.
  • 2008 thai political crisis: somchai woongsawat was elected the next prime minister of thailand. king bhumibol adulyadej had to support the election.
  • Following a recent ruling from the united kingdom competition commission, baa limited has decided to sell gatwick airport.
  • International astronomical union names haumea after the hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth.

September 17, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on September 17, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $138.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.73
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.99
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.79

Exchange Rates on September 17, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 104.33 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0712 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1038 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8365 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.46 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Norwich - QPR : 0 - 1
  • Southampton - Ipswich : 2 - 2
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September 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 17, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Who was born on September 17, 2008?


Famous people born on September 17, 2008:

  • Mia Talerico

    American child actress.

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 2 days old,

or 808 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5662 days old,

if you were born on September 17, 2008.

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

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 2008:

  • Caroly Baur

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Humberto Solás
  • José María Cirarda Lachiondo
  • Fausto Gardini
  • Lu'lu'a bint Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud
  • Inga Fischer-Hjalmars
  • James Crumley
  • Didier Dagueneau
  • Robert Jarry

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 17th

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September 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 17, 2008:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 2008:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

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

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - So What youtube
  3. - Disturbia youtube
  4. - Forever
  5. - Paper Planes

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

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

  1. - Need U Bad
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Spotlight
  4. - Can't Believe It
  5. - Put On

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

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

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

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

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Dame Tu Amor
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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

The most popular movies on September 17, 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

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

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

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

The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks

The Gypsy Morph

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Terry Brooks was instantly acclaimed for his New York Times bestseller, The Sword of Shannara. Brooks was immortalized by its sequels.

Silks by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

Silks

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Geoffrey Mason, a defense lawyer, is born from Dick Francis and Felix's son Felix. Mason's true passion is riding his Thoroughbred. Mason's two lives collide after a fellow jockey was accused of murdering

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Breaking Dawn

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It was impossible to love the person who was killing your heart. What could you do? How could you flee, or fight when it would cause pain to your loved one? You could give your entire life if you were …

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.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

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Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

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

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

Avalon Code

Avalon Code

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing game

Asda Story

Asda Story

Platform: Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: mGame (Korea) Play Media Group (Europe) GamesCampus (USA) OnGame (Brazil) nDoors (Japan) GamePower7 (Middle East)

Commander in Chief

Commander in Chief

Platform: PC

Genre: Government simulation game Real-time Strategy

Publisher: Interactive Gaming Software (IGS)

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Platform: PC

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: Visual Art's

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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Who was the US President on September 17, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 2008?

On September 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 2008?

September 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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