Saturday December 20, 2008: on this day

December 20, 2008 was the 355th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 20, 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 20, 2008, who was born and died on December 20, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 2008?


December 20, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2008 can also be written as 12/20/2008 in the US and as 20/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2008:

  • The swedish academy, which selects the nobel prize in literature winner, has announced that horace engdahl will now be replaced by peter englund as its permanent secretary.
  • 24 iraqi security personnel were released on thursday after being arrested for allegedly aiding terrorist acts.
  • Three sub-sea communications cables are broken, disrupting internet transmissions in asia and the middle east.

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December 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Palermo : 1 - 0
  • Siena - Inter : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Waregem : 2 - 2
  • Cercle Brugge - Roeselare : 4 - 3
  • Charleroi - Dender : 2 - 0
  • Germinal - Tubize : 2 - 0
  • Lokeren - Mechelen : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Ath Madrid : 2 - 3
  • Real Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Vallecano : 2 - 0
  • Girona - Castellon : 1 - 0
  • Hercules - Huesca : 3 - 2
  • Las Palmas - Albacete : 3 - 0
  • Levante - Cordoba : 3 - 0
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December 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 20, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 12:31 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 20, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 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 20, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2008?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 20, 2008.

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December 20, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2008:

  • Alaisa Gleason

    Known for her research in theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.

  • Phuoc Thien

    Prominent Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist.

  • Adrian Mitchell

    English journalist, author, poet, and playwright (d. 2008).

  • Robert Mulligan

    American director and producer (d. 2008).

  • Igor Troubetzkoy

    Russian aristocrat and race car driver (d. 2008).

  • Dorothy Sarnoff
  • Ol'ga Lepešinskaja
  • Samuele Bacchiocchi
  • Joseph Conombo
  • Albin Planinc
  • Olga Lepechinskaïa (Ольга Васильевна Лепешинская)
  • Manuel Quindimil

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 2008:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 2008:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Arctic Drift

By:

This #1 New York Times bestseller brings back the heroism, courage and determination that made Dirk Pitt legend in the adventure world... A potential breakthrough discovery

The American Journey Of Barack Obama by the editors of Life magazine

The American Journey Of Barack Obama

By:

Americans have used LIFE for decades to understand, remember, and see the most important people and events of our time.

The Gate House by Nelson DeMille

The Gate House

By:

Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers the long-awaited sequel to his classic novel The Gold Coast. John Sutter was left behind after John Sutter's mafia lover and aristocratic wife, John Sutter, died.

Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta

By:

Watch our feature on Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta. Kay Scarpetta has left behind her private practice of forensic pathology in Charleston, South Carolina.

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country

By:

Alex Cross chases the most vicious killer he has ever seen, to a land full of terror and back. This is the most horrific crime scene Alex Cross has ever witnessed. Then, more murders, each one more brutal, follow.

December 20, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ape Quest

Ape Quest

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

8Ball Allstars

8Ball Allstars

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Oxygen Games

Collapse

Collapse

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, third-person shooter, hack and slash

Publisher: Buka Entertainment

Baja: Edge of Control

Baja: Edge of Control

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Arcade Off Road Racing

Publisher: THQ

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: Massive multiplayer online roleplaying game

Publisher: PowerNet Technology

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Who was the US President on December 20, 2008?

On December 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2008?

On December 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 2008?

On December 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

Find out more about December 20th

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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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