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About December 31st, 2007, in brief:
- Historical events: The Boston Big Dig construction project, located in Boston, Massachusetts, has ended.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 2007 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Irreplaceable by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
More about December 31st, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 2007.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 2007?
- December 31, 2007: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 2007?
- December 31, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 2007: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 2007: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 2007?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2007?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 2007?
What day of the week was December 31, 2007?
December 31, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 2007 can also be written as 12/31/2007 in the US and as 31/12/2007 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 2007: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 2007:
- The boston big dig construction project, located in boston, massachusetts, has ended.
- Reports indicate that rioting erupted following the dispute over the results of the presidential election in kenya.
- When a fire destroyed several fireworks shops in the municipality of bocaue (bulacan), philippines, seven people were injured and four others are missing.
December 31, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 31, 2007:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.39
- Apple AAPL: opens at $199.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.90
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.08
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.25
Exchange Rates on December 31, 2007:
- 1 USD = 111.66 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9981 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1334 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.3041 CNY
- 1 EUR = 162.93 JPY
December 31, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 2007 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 2007 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 31, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 12:03 am and setting at 11:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.
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Who was born on December 31, 2007?
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years 4 months old,
or 196 months and 10 days old,
or 853 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5975 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 2007.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2007?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2007?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2007.
December 31, 2007: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 2007:
- Coulton Gill
Noted American sculptor famous for his abstract works.
- Ettore Sottsass
Italian architect and designer known for founding the Memphis Group.
- Roy Amara
American scientific researcher (b. 1925).
- Milton L. Klein
Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1910).
- Bill Idelson
American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1919).
- Tony Elliott
English publisher, founded time out[126] (d. 2020).
- Michael Goldberg
American painter and educator (b. 1924).
- Kathryn Ish
American actress (born 1936).
- Tommy Dickson
British footballer (born 1929).
- Markku Peltola
Finnish actor and musician (born 1956).
- Piedad de la Cierva
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 2007:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 2007: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Akon - I Wanna Love You
- Fergie - Fergalicious
- Akon - Smack That
- Justin Timberlake - My Love
December 31, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2007 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This
- Eric Prydz vs Floyd - Proper Education
- Mika - Grace Kelly
- T2 featuring Jodie Aysha - Heartbroken
December 31, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Ciara - Promise
- Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
- Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
- Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
December 31, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2007 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres - Tu Recuerdo
- Mana - Bendita Tu Luz
- RBD - Ser O Parecer
- Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam
- Pitbull Featuring Frankie J & Ken-Y - Dime (Tell Me)
December 31, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Iron Man
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Country: United States of America
Funny Games
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Michael Haneke
Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering
Country: United States of America
Cloverfield
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Country: United States of America
Gardens of the Night
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Damian Harris
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold
Country: United States of America
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Mark Waters
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker
Country: United States of America
December 31, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Treasure Of Khan
By: Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
Genghis Khan nearly conquered the entire world. One man is determined to complete the task, unless Dirk Pitt stops him.
Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.
Brother Odd
By: Dean Koontz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Looped me in, odd one. These words were spoken by a child asleep in the night and chill the young man who watches over her.
The Boleyn Inheritance
By: Philippa Gregory
This New York Times bestseller features three women who are tied by a bloody curse. It is called "The queen of royal fiction" USA TODAY.
Santa Cruise
By: Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with
December 31, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Clean Asia!
Battalion Wars 2
Chocolate Castle
Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars
Cabela's Trophy Bucks
Who was the US President on December 31, 2007?
On December 31, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2007?
On December 31, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 2007?
On December 31, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
What happened in 2007?
2007 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
- Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
- A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.
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What was the calendar for December 2007?
December 2007 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.
