Sunday October 05, 2008: on this day

October 05, 2008 was the 279th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 05, 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 05, 2008, who was born and died on October 05, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like by T.I.), movies (e.g. Frost/Nixon, directed by Ron Howard), 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 5th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 2008?


October 05, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 279th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2008 can also be written as 10/5/2008 in the US and as 5/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 05, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 2008:

  • The clone wars is an animated tv series that debuts in the usa.
  • Subprime mortgage crisis:
  • German government steps in to rescue hypo real estate, which is currently in trouble, with a rescue plan worth 50 billion euros.
  • Rugby league: manly-warringah sea eagles defeat the melbourne storm in the 2008 nrl grand final.
  • Thai police arrested chamlong srimuang, a former mayor of bangkok, and a protest leader on charges of insurrection.
  • 2008 south ossetia war
  • Dmitry medvedev, russian president, ordered the defense ministry and law enforcement agencies to investigate the bombing at tskhinvali in south ossetian capital. it took place on october 3, 2008. russian peacekeepers detained a car carrying weapons and took it to tskhinvali where it exploded. this 'act of terror' was earlier condemned by the eu and organisation for economic co-operation and development. georgian authorities claimed that russian special services 'were'
  • Separatist leader is detained by authorities and curfew imposed in anticipation of separatist rally in kashmir on monday.
  • Apirak kosayothin has been reelected as governor in bangkok.
  • A senior british commander says that military victory in afghanistan cannot be achieved.
  • Subprime mortgage crisis: german government steps in to rescue hypo real estate, which is facing a 50 billion euro bailout plan. marketwatch: german chancellor angela merkel declares that germany will guarantee deposits made by citizens in banks.
  • Angela merkel, german chancellor, announces that germany will guarantee deposits in banks owned by its citizens.
  • Anatoli margiev, head of the akhalgori ossetian administration, was assassinated earlier, on october 2. while driving from tskhinvali to south ossetia, he was able to survive the explosion of a bomb placed on a georgian road.
  • According to a georgian interior ministry official, russian troops are removing security areas at the georgia-south ossetia border. (ap via google news).
  • Asif ali zardari, pakistan's president, has admitted that his government consented to us air strikes on pakistan. he also stated that india has never been a threat.

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October 05, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Sampdoria : 4 - 2
  • Cagliari - Milan : 0 - 0
  • Chievo - Fiorentina : 0 - 2
  • Genoa - Napoli : 3 - 2
  • Juventus - Palermo : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Standard : 4 - 1
  • Roeselare - Club Brugge : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Hamburg : 1 - 2
  • Dortmund - Hannover : 1 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Osnabruck : 4 - 2
  • Ingolstadt - Hansa Rostock : 4 - 2
  • Koblenz - Kaiserslautern : 5 - 0
  • St Pauli - Aachen : 3 - 2
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October 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 10:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Who was born on October 05, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 20 days old,

or 811 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5681 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2008?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 05, 2008.

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October 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 2008:

  • Olita Saldanha

    Renowned Indian author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Leopoldo Elia
  • Ken Ogata
  • Hans Richter
  • Kim Chan
  • Angelo Lodi

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Ryzen Jobs

    Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Bravery Jobs

    Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.

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October 05, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 2008:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - So What youtube
  3. - Love Lockdown
  4. - Disturbia youtube
  5. - Love Story

October 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 05, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 05, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - La Cumbia Del Rio
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - Dame Tu Amor

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October 05, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Frost/Nixon

Frost/Nixon

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell

Country: United States of America

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

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

Death Race

Death Race

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane

Country: United States of America

W.

W.

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, Ioan Gruffudd, Colin Hanks

Country: United States of America

October 05, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 05, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

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Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Faefever

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New York Times BestsellerHe calls me his Queen of the Night. I'd die for him. I would also kill for him. MacKayla Lane is given a page from the journal of her deceased sister by a friend.

Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

By:

Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

October 05, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 05, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: fighting

Publisher: JP / EU Bandai; NA / AUS Atari

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Quiz

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe

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

Genre: Breakout clone

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Submarine adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Race Driver: Grid

Race Driver: Grid

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters, Sega (Arcade), Feral Interactive (Mac)

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Who was the US President on October 05, 2008?

On October 05, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 2008?

On October 05, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 2008?

On October 05, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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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