Sunday October 19, 2008: on this day

October 19, 2008 was the 293rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

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

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What day of the week was October 19, 2008?


October 19, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 293rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2008 can also be written as 10/19/2008 in the US and as 19/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 19, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 2008:

  • Officials in afghanistan claim that taliban officials have executed up to 30 of 50 people who were captured on a bus in kandahar province.
  • One person is killed and at least nine others are injured when a bridge being built for the delhi mass rapid transit system collapses in east delhi.
  • Cambodia releases 13 royal thai army soldiers who were captured in recent fighting during the 2008 cambodian/thai standoff.
  • Colin powell, a retired general and former secretary to state, endorses barack obama as president of the united states.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Lazio : 3 - 1
  • Catania - Palermo : 2 - 0
  • Chievo - Atalanta : 1 - 1
  • Genoa - Siena : 1 - 0
  • Lecce - Udinese : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 1
  • Waregem - Anderlecht : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - St Pauli : 3 - 2
  • Duisburg - Ingolstadt : 6 - 1
  • Hansa Rostock - Koblenz : 9 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
  • Wehen - Frankfurt FSV : 3 - 1
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October 19, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 01:48 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 19, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 7 days old,

or 809 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5668 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 2008.

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 19, 2008:

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Richard Blackwell

    American actor, fashion designer, and critic (d. 2008).

  • Mr Blackwell

    American fashion critic (born in 1922).

  • Brian Peckham
  • Marilyn Ferguson
  • Gianni Raimondi
  • Fred Jacobs
  • Doreen Wilber

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Johnathin Swift

    Johnathin Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet, and cleric who is regarded as one of the greatest...

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


Holidays on October 19, 2008:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

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

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

October 19, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 19, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Faefever

By:

New York Times BestsellerHe calls me his Queen of the Night. I'd die for him. I would also kill for him. MacKayla Lane is given a page from the journal of her deceased sister by a friend.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

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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.

Boys Will Be Boys by Jeff Pearlman

Boys Will Be Boys

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Boys Will Be Boys is Jeff Perlman's witty, unabashedly revealing account of the glory days at "America's Team", the NFL Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, was a New York Times bestseller.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

By:

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.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

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Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

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

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

Civilization Revolution

Civilization Revolution

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, iOS, Windows Phone

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games

Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden

Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Role-playing game

Ai Space

Ai Space

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMOSG, Virtual world

Publisher: Ai Space Production Committee

Enduro Racer

Enduro Racer

Platform: Arcade, Sega Master System, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Virtual Console

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Sega

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Play THQ

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Who was the US President on October 19, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 19, 2008?

On October 19, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 19th?

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

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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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