Wednesday December 24, 2008: on this day
December 24, 2008 was the 359th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 24, 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 24, 2008, who was born and died on December 24, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Sex Ed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 24, 2008?
- December 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 24, 2008?
- December 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 24, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on December 24, 2008?
What day of the week was December 24, 2008?
December 24, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 359th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 2008 can also be written as 12/24/2008 in the US and as 24/12/2008 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 24, 2008:
- Lord's resistance army is a rebel group from uganda that launches a series of attacks against democratic republic of the congo. it kills more than 400 people.
- Mohamoud mohamed gaccmodhere, who was named prime minister of somalia last week by president abdullahi yusuf ahmed, resigns.
- In response to the global economic downturn, japan's national diet approves record budget of y=88.55 trillion (us$980 billion).
- The lord's resistance army, a ugandan rebel group, begins a series of attacks against civilians in the democratic republic of the congo, massacring more than 400.
December 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 24, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.62
- Apple AAPL: opens at $86.14
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.26
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.55
Exchange Rates on December 24, 2008:
- 1 USD = 90.43 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2134 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0729 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8365 CNY
- 1 EUR = 126.67 JPY
December 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 02:51 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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Get your map!Who was born on December 24, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:
- Ricky Martin
Puerto-rican singer.
- Ava Gardner
American actress.
- Stephenie Meyer
Young adult author.
- Mark Valley
American actor.
- Lee Daniels
Director.
- Diedrich Bader
American actor.
- Satomi Ishihara
Japanese actress.
- Lynn Chen
Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.
- Clarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
- Ruth Chatterton
American actress, writer, and pilot.
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December 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 4 months old,
or 184 months and 2 days old,
or 800 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5602 days old,
if you were born on December 24, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2008?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2008.
December 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 2008:
- Harold Pinter
British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
- Samuel Huntington
Samuel Huntington was an American political scientist and journalist known for his works on political development and the 'Clash of...
- Ralph Harris
British journalist (b. 1921).
- Enza Passatore
- Samuel Phillips Huntington
What famous deaths happened on December 24th?
Famous deaths on December 24th:
- Jack Klugman
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
- Peter Lawford
British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.
- Norma Talmadge
American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.
- Liz Smith
American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.
- Charles Durning
American singer and actor (d. 2012).
- Ian Hendry
Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.
- Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
- Sharbel
Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
- Ivry Gitlis
Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.
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December 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 24, 2008:
- December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
- It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
- In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
- The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
December 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- Usher - Trading Places
December 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Ricardo Arjona - Como Duele
- RKM & Ken-Y - Te Regalo Amores
- Reik - Inolvidable
- Gloria Trevi - Cinco Minutos
December 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 24, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:
December 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 24, 2008?
On December 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2008?
On December 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 2008?
On December 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 24th?
December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
- 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
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.