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July 23, 2008 was the 205th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 23, 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 23, 2008, who was born and died on July 23, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 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 23rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 23, 2008?
- July 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 23, 2008?
- July 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- July 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 23, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on July 23, 2008?
What day of the week was July 23, 2008?
July 23, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 23, 2008 can also be written as 7/23/2008 in the US and as 23/7/2008 in UK and Europe.
July 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 23, 2008:
- Girija prasad, the prime minister of nepal, resigns to president ram baran yadav in order to open the door to the formation of a new government.
- The movement for the emancipation of the niger delta was formed by militants who claim that the nigerian army must withdraw from the region and they have to meet their development needs. if this happens, oil and gas production at bonny island will be stopped.
- Two agencies in bulgaria were suspended by the european union due to corruption and organized crime concerns.
- Hurricane dolly hits south padre island in texas with sustained winds of 95mph (150 km/h).
- Cape verde joins the world trade organization as its 153rd member.
July 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 23, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.98
- Apple AAPL: opens at $165.15
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.92
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.78
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.78
Exchange Rates on July 23, 2008:
- 1 USD = 107.91 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0381 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8295 CNY
- 1 EUR = 169.26 JPY
July 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 23, 2008 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 12:23 pm.
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 23, 2008?
Famous people born on July 23, 2008:
- Daxton McKnight
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Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:
![Daniel Radcliffe]()
Daniel RadcliffeDaniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.
![Woody Harrelson]()
Woody HarrelsonWoody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...
![Philip Seymour Hoffman]()
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...
![Marlon Wayans]()
Marlon WayansMarlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.
![Paul Wesley]()
Paul WesleyPaul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.
![Charisma Carpenter]()
Charisma CarpenterCharisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Bert Convy]()
Bert ConvySt. louis, missouri -- actor.
![Kathryn Hahn]()
Kathryn HahnAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Eriq La Salle]()
Eriq La SalleAmerican producer and director of actor.
July 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 8 months old,
or 188 months and 27 days old,
or 821 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5749 days old,
if you were born on July 23, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2008?
There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 23, 2008.
July 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 23, 2008:
- Dell Gish
Dell Gish was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
- Kurt Furgler
Swiss lawyer and politician, 70th president of the swiss confederation (b. 1924).
- Henri-Géry Hers
- Anna Maria Cantù
What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?
Famous deaths on July 23rd:
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Georges Flamant]()
Georges FlamantActor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.
![Leo McKern]()
Leo McKernActor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).
![Van Heflin]()
Van HeflinWalters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).
![Dora Bryan]()
Dora BryanEnglish actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).
![Rona Anderson]()
Rona AndersonRona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.
![Maxine Audley]()
Maxine AudleyAt 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.
![Aliki Vougiouklaki]()
Aliki VougiouklakiGreek singer and actress.
- Ulyssa Grant
Ulyssa Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.
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July 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 23, 2008:
- Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
- Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
- St. Liborius
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
- Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
- Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
- Libya - Revolution Day
July 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 23, 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 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 23, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 23, 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:
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Chris Brown - Forever
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
July 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 23, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 23, 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:
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
July 23, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on July 23, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 23, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on July 23, 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:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Los Temerarios - Si Tu Te Vas
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
July 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 23, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
Hancock
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Jae Head
Country: United States of America
July 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 23, 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Todd Wilson
Sekirei
Release year: 2008
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
Release year: 2008
Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal
Release year: 2008
Directed by: various
July 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 23, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Death Angel
By: Linda Howard
Linda Howard is a gifted writer who combines second chances, unexpected romance and relentless action to create a gripping new novel of suspense. Bad girls can trust their friends in Death Angel.
Fast Track
By: Fern Michaels
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.
Sail
By: James Patterson, Howard Roughan
THE SIZZLING #1 Best Seller #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune#1 Washington Post#1 Wall Street Journal#1 USA Today#1 NewsdayAmerica's #1 bestselling thriller author, James Patterson tells his most thrilling, dramatic tale yet.
The Prosecution Of George W. Bush For Murder
By: Vincent Bugliosi
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.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
By: David Sedaris
This remarkable book demonstrates David Sedaris's ability "to transform the mortifications of everyday life into wildly entertaining artwork," (The Christian Science Monitor). It is wilder, more entertaining than ever. Try
July 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 23, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Colour Cross
Crash: Mind over Mutant
Beat'n Groovy
Bratz Girlz Really Rock
Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
Who was the US President on July 23, 2008?
On July 23, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 2008?
On July 23, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 23, 2008?
On July 23, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about July 23rd?
July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
- 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.
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.
