Friday December 19, 2008: on this day

December 19, 2008 was the 354th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 19, 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 19, 2008, who was born and died on December 19, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 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 19th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 19, 2008?


December 19, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2008 can also be written as 12/19/2008 in the US and as 19/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 19, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 2008:

  • Us president george w. bush announced us$17.4 billion in emergency loans to u.s. automakers to stop the collapse of the industry, and to save hundreds of thousands more jobs.
  • U.s. crude oil prices fall to us$33.87 per barrel, the lowest level since february 2004.
  • Administration of barack obama, president-elect of the united states
  • Ray lahood, a republican party representative from illinois, is nominated to be the next secretary for transportation.
  • Karen mills, a venture capitalist, is selected to lead the small business administration.
  • Ronald kirk, a former mayor of dallas, texas is chosen for the role of trade representative.
  • Rangzieb ahmed is the most senior al-qaeda operative in britain and the first to be convicted on the charge of directing terrorism.
  • President bush announces a $17.4 billion emergency bailout for the automotive industry to save general motors and chrysler during the current crisis. to be eligible for the plan, companies must reorganize by march 31, 2009 to prove that they are viable again.
  • Three resignations follow after anglo irish bank chairman sean fitzpatrick admitted to hiding a total eur87 million in loans.
  • Thirty prisoners are escaped from vanuatu's jail by torching their cells. two members of parliament were later arrested for harboring fugitives.
  • Administration of president-elect barack obama in the united states: ray lahood, republican party representative from illinois, is nominated to be the next secretary for transportation. (cnn) hilda solis, a california democratic party representative, is nominated to be the next secretary for labor. (cnn) karen mills, a venture capitalist, is selected to lead the small business administration. (cnn) ronald kirk, an ex-mayor of dallas, texas is chosen for the role of trade representative.
  • Hilda solis, a california democratic party representative, is nominated to be the next secretary for labor.
  • The u.s. president george w. bush's administration files a trade case to the world trade organization against people's republic of china regarding the alleged use of export subventions to promote chinese-made goods.
  • Internet and telephone transmissions between europe and the middle east and asia are severely disrupted. it is believed that the flag, sea–me-we 3 and sea–me-we4 submarine communications cables were cut for the second consecutive year.

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December 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 19, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $90.13
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.69
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.59

Exchange Rates on December 19, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 89.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2166 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1033 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.845 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 124.14 JPY

December 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Genk : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Montpellier : 0 - 3
  • Angers - Dijon : 2 - 0
  • Clermont - Chateauroux : 1 - 3
  • Guingamp - Amiens : 0 - 0
  • Lens - Brest : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hartlepool - Southend : 3 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Brescia - Grosseto : 1 - 0
  • Parma - Cittadella : 1 - 0
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December 19, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 19, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

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 19, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

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December 19, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 9 days old,

or 796 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5578 days old,

if you were born on December 19, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 2008?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2008.

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December 19, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 2008:

  • Dock Ellis

    American baseball player and coach (d. 2008).

  • James Bevel

    American civil rights activist and minister (d. 2008).

  • Carol Chomsky

    American linguist, wife to noam chomsky (d.2008).

  • Michael Connell

    American political consultant (b. 1963).

  • Kenny Cox

    American jazz musician (born in 1940).

  • Sam Tingle
  • Robert Saunal

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Mikita Kharitonov

    Renowned Soviet physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors.

  • Catalena de Aragon

    Queen consort of Castile and Leon.

  • Evella Brontë

    Evella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Arlyss Brontë

    Arlyss Brontë was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Loudon Wainwright Jr.

    Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former editor of Life magazine.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 19th

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December 19, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 2008:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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 19, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Dewey by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter

Dewey

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CHINESE EDITION. 275 pages.

The Snowball by Alice Schroeder

The Snowball

By:

This is THE book that tells the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most revered men in the world.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

December 19, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colour Cross

Colour Cross

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: NA Zoo Digital; EU Rising Star Games

Captain Rainbow

Captain Rainbow

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: LucasArts THQ Wireless (iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage) Activision (Japanese version)

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Puzzle

Publisher: Destineer

CosmicBreak

CosmicBreak

Platform: Windows (2K/XP/Vista/7)

Genre: Free-to-play, Third-person shooter

Publisher: CyberStep

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Who was the US President on December 19, 2008?

On December 19, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 2008?

On December 19, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 2008?

On December 19, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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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