Thursday July 24, 2008: on this day

July 24, 2008 was the 206th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 24, 2008, who was born and died on July 24, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 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 24th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 2008?


July 24, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 206th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2008 can also be written as 7/24/2008 in the US and as 24/7/2008 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 2008:

  • Ford motor company of the usa reports a record quarterly loss of us$8.7 billion due to slumping suv and truck operations.
  • Three former aides of eliot spitzer, the former head new york state police, were charged with ethics violations in relation to improperly using travel records of joseph bruno, former republican new york state senate majority leader.
  • Max mosley, the head of the federation internationale de l'automobile wins his privacy case against the news of the world. the paper claimed that he participated in a nazi-themed bdsm orgy.
  • Glasgow east voters go to the polls in the glasgow east byelection 2008, with the scottish national party winning a historic victory over scottish labour party candidate. this was after a huge swing in favor of the snp.
  • 2008 beijing olympics:
  • Hossein rezazadeh, an iranian weightlifter, has pulled out of olympics following the recommendation of the medical commission.
  • Because the government of iraq took control of the olympic committee in iraq, the international olympic committee has banned iraq from taking part in the 2008 summer olympics.
  • Obama's speech at berlin's victory column, germany was attended by more than 200,000 people -- the largest audience obama addressed during his presidential campaign.
  • Strong earthquake of preliminary magnitude 6.8 strikes japan's honshu coast. there are reports of injuries, landslides and disruptions to power and transport.
  • 2008 beijing olympics: hossein rezazadeh, an iranian weightlifter, withdraws from the olympics following a recommendation by the medical commission. (afp via google news). the international olympic committee has banned iraq from the 2008 summer olympics. this is because the government of iraq took control of the olympic committee.

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July 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 24, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $164.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.33
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.06

Exchange Rates on July 24, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.39 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0152 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0366 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8289 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 168.36 JPY
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July 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 24th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 01:35 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 24, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 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 24, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 2008?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 24, 2008.

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July 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 2008:

  • Lucindia Berry

    Notable poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Norman Dello Joio

    American organist and composer (d. 2008).

  • Johnny Griffin

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Ryosuke Akutagawa

    Renowned Japanese writer known for his short stories.

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July 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 2008:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 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 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 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 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 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 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 24, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

July 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 24, 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 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 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 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Death Angel by Linda Howard

Death Angel

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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.

Tailspin by Catherine Coulter

Tailspin

By:

Sherlock and Savich, married FBI agents, find the pilot and passenger in a plane that crashed deep within the Appalachian Mountains.

Someday Soon by Debbie Macomber

Someday Soon

By:

Cain McClellan was happy with his life. He loved the challenge and the adrenaline that came from putting his life in such great danger. He told himself that no woman could make him feel as happy after a successful missionaEUR,"no …

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.

Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

Fleeced

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The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestsellers have all gone missing!

July 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Platform: iOS

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Gameloft

ARCA Sim Racing '08

ARCA Sim Racing '08

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing, Simulator

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Platform: Mobile phone, iPod, N-Gage, Windows, Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Breakout clone

Casper's Scare School

Casper's Scare School

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Blast! Entertainment

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Who was the US President on July 24, 2008?

On July 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 2008?

On July 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 2008?

On July 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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.

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