Saturday September 20, 2008: on this day

September 20, 2008 was the 264th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 20, 2008, who was born and died on September 20, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 20, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like 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 September 20th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 20, 2008?


September 20, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 264th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 2008 can also be written as 9/20/2008 in the US and as 20/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

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September 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 20, 2008:

  • At least 60 people are killed and 266 injured when a suicide truck bomb explodes at the marriott hotel islamabad, pakistan.
  • 43 people were killed and 51 others injured when a fire broke out in a nightclub in shenzhen, a southern chinese city.
  • The ugandan lord's resistance army launched a surprise offensive against southern sudan, striking a base of troops and villages in the democratic republic of the congo.
  • Galveston island residents in texas, usa are informed that they can return home on wednesday, but there won't be any services due to hurricane ike which destroyed large swathes of the island.
  • Bush asks congress to approve $700 billion for mortgage-related assets in order to end the subprime mortgage crisis.
  • North-west pakistan war:
  • Eight soldiers are killed when a suicide bomber targets a convoy of pakistan army soldiers.
  • The 2008 marriott hotel bombing takes place.
  • After the request of the ruling african national congress, south african president thabo mabeki accepts to resign.
  • After they were caught in pakistani waters, 13 indian fishermen are detained by pakistan.
  • Cartoon network's toonami, an action-animated block of programming, was taken off air.
  • War in north-west pakistan :: eight soldiers are killed when a suicide bomber targets a convoy of pakistan army soldiers. (france 24, 2008) the marriott hotel bombing takes place.
  • Abc kids premieres phineas and ferb and the suite life on deck
  • New episodes and season premieres of the emperor's new school and the replacements, hannah montana and wizards of waverly place.
  • Kewlopolis: premiere of spider riders on cbs
  • A dump truck full of explosives detonates in front of the marriott hotel in islamabad, pakistan, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Atalanta : 1 - 0
  • Roma - Reggina : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • Dender - Waregem : 2 - 0
  • Gent - Mechelen : 1 - 2
  • Kortrijk - Bergen : 1 - 0
  • Roeselare - Lokeren : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 2 - 5
  • Bielefeld - FC Koln : 2 - 0
  • Cottbus - Bochum : 1 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Hertha : 0 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Recreativo : 4 - 0
  • Espanol - Getafe : 1 - 1
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September 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 02:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Who was born on September 20, 2008?


Famous people born on September 20, 2008:

  • Blakely Bjerken

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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September 20, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 9 days old,

or 809 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5669 days old,

if you were born on September 20, 2008.

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 20, 2008:

  • Deloyce Dalton

    Renowned American painter known for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Royetta Johnson

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Mayrene Bates

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Truda Grosslichtova

    Acclaimed sculptor famous for her abstract works.

  • Clevie Lawrence

    Prolific writer of novels and short stories.

  • Elener Stanley

    Known for her abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Luverna Wynn

    Renowned jazz vocalist known for her soulful performances.

  • Jonquil Puckridge

    Jonquil Puckridge was a renowned actress known for her performances on stage and screen.

  • Elmeda Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for her impactful theatrical works.

  • Dorsey Wofford

    Dorsey Wofford was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Furman Andrus

    Renowned painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Jarius Ganzon

    Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Deolinda Galvão

    Renowned Portuguese journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Ila Bose

    Celebrated Indian painter known for her abstract art and use of vibrant colors.

  • Luella Goodman

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Július Strnisko
  • Wilfrid Dixon
  • Corrado Balducci

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

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

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September 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 15th and September 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - So What youtube
  3. - Disturbia youtube
  4. - Forever
  5. - Paper Planes

September 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

September 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Need U Bad
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Spotlight
  4. - Can't Believe It
  5. - Put On

September 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on September 20, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

September 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on September 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Dame Tu Amor
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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September 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 20, 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

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch

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

September 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

September 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Silks by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

Silks

By:

Geoffrey Mason, a defense lawyer, is born from Dick Francis and Felix's son Felix. Mason's true passion is riding his Thoroughbred. Mason's two lives collide after a fellow jockey was accused of murdering

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.

Dark Curse by Christine Feehan

Dark Curse

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Dragonseeker Lara Calladine was born into evil and ice. She longs to find the cause of her nightmares. Nicolas De La Cruz, who has been helping her for hundreds of years, is the only man that can help.

The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

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Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

American Wife

By:

Alice Lindgren, a kind and bookish child, was born in 1940s. She has no idea she will one day be married to the president in the White House.

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

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

Allied Ace Pilots

Allied Ace Pilots

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action game Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Ghostlight

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Platform: Macintosh and Windows

Genre: Adventure Game

Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress

Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

ARCA Sim Racing '08

ARCA Sim Racing '08

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing, Simulator

Boom Blox

Boom Blox

Platform: Wii, Mobile

Genre: Puzzle, Party game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on September 20, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 20, 2008?

On September 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about September 20th?

September 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of September. 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 September 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

Find out more about September 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 September 2008?

September 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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