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About July 18th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Warner Bros. Pictures has released The Dark Knight in theaters across the USA and Canada. The film's opening day ticket sales generated US$66.4 millions, setting a new record at the US box office. It also set a record with a gross of US$155million in its opening weekend.
- Day of the week: July 18th, 2008 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Brolin, Kristen Bell
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: In Bruges directed by Martin McDonagh
More about July 18th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on July 18th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 18, 2008?
- July 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 18, 2008?
- July 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- July 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 18, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on July 18, 2008?
What day of the week was July 18, 2008?
July 18, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 18, 2008 can also be written as 7/18/2008 in the US and as 18/7/2008 in UK and Europe.
July 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 18, 2008:
- Warner bros. pictures has released the dark knight in theaters across the usa and canada. the film's opening day ticket sales generated us$66.4 millions, setting a new record at the us box office. it also set a record with a gross of us$155million in its opening weekend.
- The civil rights division of united states department of justice found that cook county jail, which holds 9,800 inmates, had systematically violated the constitution rights of its inmates.
- A general from cambodia claims that the border between thailand and cambodia was close to being reopened last night near the world heritage nominated prasat vihear temple.
- King albert ii of belgium rejects prime minister yves leterme's resignation, because no compromise was reached regarding devolution to the regional areas.
- Qantas airways, australia announces plans for 1,500 job cuts worldwide.
July 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 18, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $168.21
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.28
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.12
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.81
Exchange Rates on July 18, 2008:
- 1 USD = 106.94 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0055 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0226 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8168 CNY
- 1 EUR = 169.48 JPY
July 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 18, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 06:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.
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Who was born on July 18, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:
![James Brolin]()
James BrolinAmerican actor.
![Kristen Bell]()
Kristen BellKristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...
![Bhumi Pednekar]()
Bhumi PednekarBhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.
![James Cagney]()
James CagneyJames cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.
![Nelson Mandela]()
Nelson MandelaSouth african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.
![Vin Diesel]()
Vin DieselSteven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...
![Elizabeth Gilbert]()
Elizabeth GilbertElizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.
![Wendy Williams]()
Wendy WilliamsWendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.
![Maria Pacôme]()
Maria PacômeMaria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.
![Chace Crawford]()
Chace CrawfordChace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.
July 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 9 months old,
or 189 months and 17 days old,
or 824 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5770 days old,
if you were born on July 18, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 2008?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 18, 2008.
July 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 18, 2008:
- Ahmad Albar
Indonesian rock musician and songwriter, a pioneer of the country's rock music scene.
- Khosrow Shakibai
Iranian actor (born 1944).
- Rocco Carbone
- Edouard Fachleitner
- Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig
- Edmondo Savelli
- Lux Botté
What famous deaths happened on July 18th?
Famous deaths on July 18th:
![Alex Rocco]()
Alex RoccoActor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
![Jack Hawkins]()
Jack HawkinsActor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.
![Dietmar Schönherr]()
Dietmar SchönherrAustrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).
![Jack Earle]()
Jack EarleAmerican sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).
![Machine Gun Kelly]()
Machine Gun KellyAmerican gangster (born 1895).
- Adalei Austen
Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.
- Lawsen Austen
Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...
- Wealthy Austen
Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.
- Janei Austen
Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.
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July 18, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 18, 2008:
- Uruguay - Constitution Day
Observances on July 18, 2008:
- ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
July 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 18, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Coldplay - Viva La Vida
July 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
July 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on July 18, 2008 was Si Tu Te Vas by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on July 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Temerarios - Si Tu Te Vas
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
July 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 18, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
In Bruges
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington
Country: United States of America
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
July 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 18, 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
July 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 18, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nothing To Lose
By: Lee Child
Hope and Despair are two small towns located in the middle of nowhere. There are twelve miles of road between them. Jack Reacher is unable to find a ride so he walks.
Twilight
By: Stephenie Meyer
Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.
My Stroke Of Insight
By: Jill Bolte Taylor
This New York Times Bestseller chronicles how a stroke caused a brain scientist to become enlightened. Jill Bolte Taylor (a Harvard-trained brain scientist) experienced a stroke on December 10, 1996.
Fleeced
By: Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestsellers have all gone missing!
July 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 18, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Dr. Reiner Knizia's Brainbenders (PAL)Brain Voyage (NA)
Canaan Online / Pet Forest Online
Who was the US President on July 18, 2008?
On July 18, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 2008?
On July 18, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 18, 2008?
On July 18, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about July 18th?
July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of July. 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 July 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
- 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.
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 July 2008?
July 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
