Saturday October 18, 2008: on this day

October 18, 2008 was the 292nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 18, 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 18, 2008, who was born and died on October 18, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 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 18th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2008?


October 18, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2008 can also be written as 10/18/2008 in the US and as 18/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 18, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2008:

  • Nasa launches interstellar boundary exploration satellite, which will study the edges of the solar system.
  • In the sudanese province of kordofan, nine chinese oil workers and two sudanese driver are kidnapped.
  • The president of the united states, george w. bush, meets with nicolas sarkozy, president of france and jose manuel barroso, president of the european commission to discuss a proposal to hold a summit for world leaders to address the current economic crisis.
  • Russia claims that two soldiers were killed in the ambush of local muslim separatists from ingushetia. seven others were also injured. others report that as many as 40 russian soldiers were killed.
  • Modern techniques have revealed that there are many amino acids left in vials from the 1953 miller-urey experiment, in addition to those discovered by stanley miller.

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October 18, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Reggina : 3 - 0
  • Napoli - Juventus : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Dender - Genk : 2 - 4
  • Germinal - Charleroi : 1 - 2
  • Lokeren - Kortrijk : 2 - 0
  • Mechelen - Westerlo : 1 - 3
  • Mouscron - Roeselare : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 0 - 2
  • FC Koln - Cottbus : 1 - 0
  • Hannover - Hoffenheim : 2 - 5
  • Hertha - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
  • Espanol - Villarreal : 0 - 0
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October 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 08:50 pm and setting at 12:58 pm.

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 18, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 10 days old,

or 805 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5640 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2008?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2008.

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October 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2008:

  • Dee Dee Warwick

    American soul singer (born 1945).

  • Salvatore Boccaccio
  • Galina Dronova
  • Stefania Lotti
  • Xie Jin
  • Evelyn Ay Sempier
  • Tormod Haugen
  • Maurice Bernardet
  • Dee Dee Warwick (Delia Mae Warrick

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2008:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 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 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods

Hot Mahogany

By:

Stone Barrington, a solid new stone barrington novelStone Barrington was hired to protect an ex-intelligence agent who has a penchant and bad case of amnesia.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

By:

The #1 bestseller is now a major motion movie: "Starting and addictive." . . . A story about love, loyalty, and family. -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr

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The Inheritance Cycle, a New York Times bestseller about the dragon rider Eragon, is a must-read for Lord of the Rings fans. It has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and is a global fantasy sensation. You can find …

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.

The War Within by Bob Woodward

The War Within

By:

Unnerving levels of violence in Iraq reach 2006, and a second front in war rages at high levels of the Bush administration.

October 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4

Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game Puzzle game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Nintendo

Mario Super Sluggers

Mario Super Sluggers

Platform: Wii, Wii U (Virtual Console)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, vehicle construction

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2008?

On October 18, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2008?

On October 18, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2008?

On October 18, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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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