Monday October 27, 2008: on this day

October 27, 2008 was the 301st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 27, 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 27, 2008, who was born and died on October 27, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like by T.I.), 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 27th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 27, 2008?


October 27, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 301st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 2008 can also be written as 10/27/2008 in the US and as 27/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

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October 27, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 2008:

  • Ted stevens, an alaska senator, is found guilty of all seven counts related to lying in financial documents for the united states senate.
  • Washington, d.c. metro announced that it will randomly search for any bags, gym bags, or other containers riders bring onto the bus and train system during times of increased danger.
  • Kivu conflict:
  • Laurent nkunda's tutsi rebels are reported to be advancing on goma, democratic republic of the congo.
  • Heavy fighting is being fought by rebels by monuc peacekeeping force.
  • A treasury department official said that nine major us banks will be receiving a capital injection of $us123 billion from the federal government.
  • The revenue service for line m2 of lausanne metro begins, making lausanne (switzerland) the smallest metro city in the world.
  • After the 2008 south ossetian war, georgia's president mikheil saakashvili resigns as prime minister lado gurgenidze and nominates grigol magaloblishvili to be the country's next prime minister.
  • Conflict in kivu: the tutsi rebels led by laurent nkunda are reportedly moving towards the city of goma, democratic republic of the congo. (reuters) monuc peacekeeping forces are fighting rebels.
  • According to pakistani intelligence officials, a missile strike by the us in south waziristan may have resulted in twenty deaths. according to the bbc, about 80 people have been killed in us strikes on pakistan during the last month.
  • Two neo-nazi white supremacists were arrested in an attempt to assassinate us president barack obama.

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October 27, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 27, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.58
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.07
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.04
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.27

Exchange Rates on October 27, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 93.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.294 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1565 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8528 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 117.27 JPY

October 27, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Strasbourg : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Sp Braga - Est Amadora : 5 - 0
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October 27, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th 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 27, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 27th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 27, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:02 am and setting at 05:24 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 27, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • John Cleese
    John Cleese

    British actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.

  • Michel Galabru
    Michel Galabru

    Francoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...

  • Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni

    Italian actor.

  • Dylan Thomas
    Dylan Thomas

    Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.

  • Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel

    French actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Aron Ralston
    Aron Ralston

    American mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Nanette Fabray
    Nanette Fabray

    American comedian, singer, and actress.

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October 27, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 22 days old,

or 807 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5652 days old,

if you were born on October 27, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 2008?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 27, 2008.

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October 27, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 2008:

  • Kechia Mphahlele

    South African author known for his literary works.

  • Ezekiah Mphahlele

    Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Frank Nagai

    Japanese singer (born 1932).

  • Ray Ellis

    American record producer and arranger (born in 1923).

  • Chris Bryant

    English actor and screenwriter (b. 1936).

  • Roy Stewart

    Jamacian-born british actor, fitness industry figure (born in 1925).

  • Tumo Turbo
  • Heinz Krügel
  • Louis Secco
  • Salvatore Enrico Failla
  • Lisetta Nava
  • José María Cuevas
  • André Revuz

What famous deaths happened on October 27th?

Famous deaths on October 27th:

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • Ugo Tognazzi
    Ugo Tognazzi

    Italian comedian, actor, and director.

  • Betsy Drake
    Betsy Drake

    Betsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.

  • Moira Lister
    Moira Lister

    South african actress (born in 1923).

  • Charles Hawtrey
    Charles Hawtrey

    At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.

  • Rod Roddy
    Rod Roddy

    American television announcer (born 1937).

  • John Warburton
    John Warburton

    Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.

  • Johanna Lindsey

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

  • Liese Meitner

    Austrian-Swedish physicist who worked on radioactivity and nuclear physics.

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October 27, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 27, 2008:

  • St. Namatius
  • Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • St. Desiderius
  • R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
  • St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
  • St. Capitolina
  • St. Odhran
  • St. Elesbaan
  • St. Florentius
  • St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.

Observances on October 27, 2008:

  • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on October 27, 2008:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
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October 27, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 27, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 27, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 27, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 27, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 27, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 27, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 27, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 27, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 27, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Lloro Por Ti
  4. - Dame Tu Amor
  5. - Odio Por Amor

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October 27, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 27, 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

Step Brothers

Step Brothers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam McKay

Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins

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

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2008

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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

October 27, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 27, 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

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 27, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 27, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dewey by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter

Dewey

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CHINESE EDITION. 275 pages.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

By:

The #1 bestseller is now a major motion movie: "Starting and addictive." . . . A story about love, loyalty, and family. -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.

Heat Lightning by John Sandford

Heat Lightning

By:

A killer leaves a puzzled calling card in the minds of his victims. Virgil Flowers of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was caught in the middle of a Minnesota summer.

The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

By:

Dennis Lehane is the New York Times bestseller author of Mystic River, Shutter Island and The Given Day. This paperback edition features The Given Day, a family epic that captures political unrest.

The Pirate King by R. A. Salvatore

The Pirate King

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The New York Times bestseller now available in mass-market paperback! Captain Deudermont has set sail to Luskan, a pirate city, on a mission -- a mission to defeat the entire fleet.

October 27, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 27, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bomberman 2

Bomberman 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Bruiser and Scratch

Bruiser and Scratch

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Puzzle/Adventure

Publisher: Steel Penny Games

Bratz Super Babiezzzz

Bratz Super Babiezzzz

Platform: Nintendo DS, Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure/Platformer/

Publisher: THQ

BoneTown

BoneTown

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D-Dub Software

Boom Blox

Boom Blox

Platform: Wii, Mobile

Genre: Puzzle, Party game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on October 27, 2008?

On October 27, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 2008?

On October 27, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 27, 2008?

On October 27, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 27th?

October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
  • 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.

Find out more about October 27th

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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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