Saturday January 26, 2008: on this day
About January 26th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: The Democratic caucuses of South Carolina, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. John McCain is the Republican candidate.
- Day of the week: January 26th, 2008 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Ellen DeGeneres, Louis Zamperini
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
- #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
- Popular movie: The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington
More about January 26th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on January 26th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 26, 2008?
- January 26, 2008: What happened on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 26, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 26, 2008?
- January 26, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 26, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- January 26, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 26, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 26, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on January 26, 2008?
What day of the week was January 26, 2008?
January 26, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 26, 2008 can also be written as 1/26/2008 in the US and as 26/1/2008 in UK and Europe.
January 26, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 26, 2008:
- The democratic caucuses of south carolina, usa choose barack obama to be their presidential candidate on november 8. john mccain is the republican candidate.
- The united states warns that a spy satellite could lose power and propulsion, and could strike the earth in february and march.
- 2008 united states presidential election: illinois senator barack obama wins south carolina democratic primary.
- Nicholas van hoogstraten was arrested by police in zimbabwe for violating the exchange control regulations act. he allegedly asked his tenants to pay foreign currency. he is also accused for violating the censorship act by possessing pornography. police seize z$20 billion ($0.6m).
- Maria sharapova defeats ana ivanovic 7-5 and 6-3 to win the australian open women’s title. andy ram and yoni erlich won the men's doubles title.
January 26, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 26, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Roma - Palermo : 1 - 0
- Sampdoria - Siena : 1 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Charleroi - Westerlo : 1 - 1
- Club Brugge - Germinal : 3 - 0
- Dender - Roeselare : 2 - 1
- Genk - Gent : 3 - 3
- Mechelen - Bergen : 2 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Sevilla - Osasuna : 2 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Alaves - Gimnastic : 1 - 1
- Elche - Albacete : 1 - 1
- Las Palmas - Numancia : 1 - 2
- Poli Ejido - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
- Tenerife - Sevilla B : 1 - 1
January 26, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 26, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 26, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 09:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.
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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 2008
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Get your map!Who was born on January 26, 2008?
Famous people born on January 26, 2008:
- Paul the Octopus
English octopus (d. 2010).
Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:
- Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...
- Louis Zamperini
Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.
- Anita Baker
Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.
- Patrick Dewaere
French leading man in films of the 1970s.
- Wayne Gretzky
Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.
- Scott Glenn
Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...
- Roger Vadim
French director, who started directing in 1961.
- Théo Sarapo
French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.
- Melvil Poupaud
French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.
January 26, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years 3 months old,
or 195 months and 12 days old,
or 849 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5947 days old,
if you were born on January 26, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2008?
There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 26, 2008.
January 26, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 26, 2008:
- Christian Brando
American family of note, the son marlon brando (and anna kashfi) on 5/16/1990, at his father's bel air estate, he shot and killed dag dag...
- Gwyn Prosser
British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament.
- Viktor Schreckengost
American sculptor and designer (b. 1906).
- George Habash
Palestinian politician, founder of the pflp (b. 1926).
- Celestino Celio
- Italo Martinenghi
What famous deaths happened on January 26th?
Famous deaths on January 26th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- José Ferrer
Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- Barbara Hale
Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.
- Grace Moore
United states -- soprano ("one night to live").
- Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...
- Kden Kobe
Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...
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January 26, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 26, 2008:
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Polycarp
- Margaret of Hungary
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Uganda - Liberation Day.
- India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
- International Customs Day.
- Australia - Australia Day.
Saints celebrated on January 26, 2008:
- Saint Alberic
- Saint Paula
January 26, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 26, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies
- Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
- K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
January 26, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 26, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 26, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:
January 26, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 26, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 26, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 26, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 26, 2008?
On January 26, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2008?
On January 26, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 2008?
On January 26, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about January 26th?
January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.
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 January 2008?
January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.