Monday July 21, 2008: on this day

July 21, 2008 was the 203rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 21, 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 July 21, 2008, who was born and died on July 21, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Under One Roof) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 21, 2008?


July 21, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2008 can also be written as 7/21/2008 in the US and as 21/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 2008:

  • The congress of france (the national assembly, the senate, and together the senate) votes for a bill to make significant changes to the constitution of france. with a margin of just one vote, this bill is intended to strengthen parliament while also establishing a limit on the presidential term to two terms and allowing the president the right to address parliament.
  • The united states food and drug administration has confirmed that the same salmonella strain was responsible for the 2008 outbreak of salmonellosis in mexican-grown jalapeno peppers.
  • Salim ahmed hamdan (the former driver and bodyguard for osama bin laden) is the first guantanamo bay prisoner to face terrorism charges. he pleads not guilty.
  • Yahoo! yahoo! has reached a deal to give carl icahn three seats on its board.
  • Zimbabwe:
  • Zimbabwe introduces a 100-billion dollar bank note, as the annual inflation rate reaches 2.2 million percent.
  • Nepal's presidential election ends with ram baran yadav winning the majority.
  • A united states air force b-52 bomber crashed near guam, in the western pacific ocean.
  • Pope benedict xvi conducts a special mass in sydney for victims who have been abused by roman catholic church clergy.
  • Russia and china sign an agreement to demarcate their 4,300-kilometer border. this ends more than 40 years worth of negotiations.
  • Radovan karadzic is an indictment for war crimes filed by the international criminal tribunal for the former yugoslavia. he was arrested in serbia.
  • Zimbabwe: zimbabwe introduces a 100-billion dollar bank note to counter the rising inflation rate of 2.2 million percent annually. (bbc news/the guardian) robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, and morgan tsvangirai (leader of the movement for democratic change) sign an agreement to begin talks on a powersharing arrangement for zimbabwe.
  • Robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, and morgan tsvangirai (leader of the movement for democratic change), sign an agreement to begin talks on a powersharing arrangement for zimbabwe.
  • In deliberate explosions of buses in kunming (the capital of yunnan in the people's republic of china), at least three people are killed and fourteen others are injured.
  • Ram baran yadav is declared the first president of nepal.

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July 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.84
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $166.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.83

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9995 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0172 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.83 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 169.5 JPY
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July 21, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 21, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Who was born on July 21, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 21st

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July 21, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 26 days old,

or 821 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5748 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2008?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 21, 2008.

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July 21, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 2008:

  • Arwilda Woods

    First African American woman elected to the California State Assembly.

  • Lula Reed

    American blues singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Hansel Bauer

    Hansel Bauer was a sculptor famous for his innovative use of materials.

  • Donald Stokes

    Baron stokes, an english businessman (d.2008).

  • Arnaldo Marconi
  • Guido Angeli
  • Vladimir Bukal
  • Muhlis Tayfur
  • Abutaleb Gorgori
  • María Vaner
  • José María Entrecanales de Azcárate

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

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July 21, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 2008:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Take A Bow
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - Forever
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

July 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 21, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - I Luv Your Girl
  4. - Teenage Love Affair
  5. - Bust It Baby Part 2

July 21, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 21, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 21, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Si Tu Te Vas
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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July 21, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 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

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

Release year: 2008

Directed by: David Gordon Green

Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride

Country: United States of America

Get Smart

Get Smart

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Peter Segal

Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Dwayne Johnson

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

Hancock

Hancock

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Jae Head

Country: United States of America

July 21, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Release year: 2008

Directed by: various

July 21, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder by Vincent Bugliosi

The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder

By:

Vincent Bugliosi, a famed Charles Manson prosecutor, is the author of the most powerful, explosive and thought-provoking book in his long and distinguished career.

Audition by Barbara Walters

Audition

By:

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Barbara Walters is the #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER. After fifty years of interviewing world leaders, celebrities, criminals and murderers, as well as movie stars, heads of state, politicians, and inspirational figures, Barbara Walters turned her gift of examination …

The Last Oracle by James Rollins

The Last Oracle

By:

A homeless man in Washington, D.C., is shot and killed by an assassin. An ancient relic, a bloody coin found in the hand of the deceased man--an ancient treasure that can be recovered

Fast Track by Fern Michaels

Fast Track

By:

The Sisterhood is the Best if you want to be the best. . It's been many years since Sisterhood members first gathered together with Charles, their mentor.

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

Chasing Harry Winston

By:

Meet Emmy, Leigh and Adriana. Each of them have been best friends since college and have shared many career foibles and romance missteps in the past decade.

July 21, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Platform: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4

Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game Puzzle game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: PC, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Mystery

Publisher: Real Arcade (Original PC version) Destineer Games (Wii & DS versions) Oxygen Interactive Software (European Wii & DS versions)

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

Boogie Superstar

Boogie Superstar

Platform: Wii

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on July 21, 2008?

On July 21, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 2008?

On July 21, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 2008?

On July 21, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 2008?

July 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 2008 calendar looked like.

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