Thursday October 23, 2008: on this day

October 23, 2008 was the 297th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 23, 2008, who was born and died on October 23, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Womanizer by Britney Spears), 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 23rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 2008?


October 23, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2008 can also be written as 10/23/2008 in the US and as 23/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 23, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2008:

  • New york city council votes 29-22 for extending the term limit on mayor bloomberg's office to three consecutive four year terms, instead of two consecutive four-year terms. this allows michael bloomberg, the current mayor of new york city to run again for office in the november 2009 mayoral election.
  • Ivo pukanic is killed in a car bomb attack in zagreb (croatian) that killed him as the owner of the weekly newspaper 'nacional.
  • In a car bomb attack on zagreb, ivo pukanic is killed, the owner and publisher of the croatian weekly newspaper nacional.

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October 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.55
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.24
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.09

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 97.96 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2442 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1581 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8364 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 127.07 JPY
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October 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 03:51 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 23, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 6 days old,

or 805 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5636 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2008?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 2008.

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October 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2008:

  • Ivo Pukanić

    Respected journalist and editor-in-chief assassinated in 2008.

  • Kevin Finnegan

    British boxer (born 1948).

  • Osvaldo Castellan
  • Gianluigi Braschi
  • Rosario La Duca
  • Roberto Malaroda
  • Yann de L'Écotais

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 2008:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2008 was Womanizer by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Womanizer youtube
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Live Your Life
  4. - So What youtube
  5. - Hot N Cold

October 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 23, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - La Cumbia Del Rio
  4. - Dame Tu Amor
  5. - Lloro Por Ti

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October 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 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

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Last Chance Harvey

Last Chance Harvey

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Joel Hopkins

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Kathy Baker, Eileen Atkins

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 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

True Jackson, VP

True Jackson, VP

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods

Hot Mahogany

By:

Stone Barrington, a solid new stone barrington novelStone Barrington was hired to protect an ex-intelligence agent who has a penchant and bad case of amnesia.

One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell

One Fifth Avenue

By:

This lens is a look at New York City's tough and tender women, courtesy of one of the most engaging and consistently intelligent social commentators of today.

The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

The Other Queen

By:

Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestseller and "queens of royal fiction" (USA Today)--a stunning new novel about the fascinating, romantic and maddening Mary Queen of Scots.

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Brisingr

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The Inheritance Cycle, a New York Times bestseller about the dragon rider Eragon, is a must-read for Lord of the Rings fans. It has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and is a global fantasy sensation. You can find …

October 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: Sega

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: fighting

Publisher: JP / EU Bandai; NA / AUS Atari

Brain Challenge

Brain Challenge

Platform: Mobile phones, iOS, iPod, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable, Xbox Live Arcade, N-Gage 2.0, WiiWare, Microsoft Windows, Zeebo, DSiWare, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gameloft Ubisoft

The Chronicles of Spellborn

The Chronicles of Spellborn

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Frogster Interactive Mindscape Acclaim Games

Armored Core: For Answer

Armored Core: For Answer

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat game

Publisher: JP FromSoftware

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Who was the US President on October 23, 2008?

On October 23, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 2008?

On October 23, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2008?

On October 23, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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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