Sunday January 06, 2008: on this day

January 06, 2008 was the 6th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 06, 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 January 06, 2008, who was born and died on January 06, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh), TV series (e.g. Gangland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 2008?


January 06, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 6th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2008 can also be written as 1/6/2008 in the US and as 6/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 06, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 2008:

  • A magnitude of 6.5 earthquake strikes greece. the epicenter lies 70km (43 miles) below leonidio. there were no reports of injuries or casualties.
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  • Georgian presidential election, 2008: president mikhail saakashvili was re-elected to a new mandate in a snap election with almost 53% of votes.

January 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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January 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Getafe - Valladolid : 0 - 3
  • La Coruna - Ath Madrid : 0 - 3
  • Murcia - Osasuna : 2 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Zaragoza : 2 - 0
  • Recreativo - Almeria : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Ferrol : 1 - 0
  • Cordoba - Sp Gijon : 2 - 2
  • Granada 74 - Gimnastic : 1 - 0
  • Hercules - Sevilla B : 1 - 2
  • Las Palmas - Elche : 1 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Asteras Tripolis - AEK : 2 - 1
  • Atromitos - Panionios : 0 - 2
  • OFI - Aris : 0 - 1
  • Panathinaikos - Kalamaria : 1 - 0
  • PAOK - Larisa : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Est Amadora - Guimaraes : 4 - 1
  • Maritimo - Leixoes : 2 - 1
  • Pacos Ferreira - Leiria : 2 - 1
  • Porto - Naval : 1 - 0
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January 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 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 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

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 January 06, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    English actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 13 days old,

or 845 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5917 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 2008?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 06, 2008.

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January 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 2008:

  • Florence King

    Renowned for her satirical writings and humor columns, she was a prominent figure in American literature.

  • Shmuel Berenbaum

    Rabbi of mir yeshiva (brooklyn) (b. 1920).

  • Placido La Torre
  • Fernando Beorlegui
  • María Victoria Llamas
  • Luis D'Jallad
  • Vittorio Tomassetti
  • Elio Gallina
  • Alékos Mikhailídis
  • Pramod Karan Sethi

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Burech Fischer

    Nobel laureate known for his work in quantum mechanics.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

  • Correll Shepherd

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

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January 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 2008:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 2008 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).


January 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 2008 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:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 2008 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:

  1. - When You Believe
  2. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  3. - Bleeding Love youtube
  4. - Apologize
  5. - Rule The World

January 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 2008 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:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

January 06, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 06, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 06, 2008 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:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - Un Buen Perdedor
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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January 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In Bruges

In Bruges

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington

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

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

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

January 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

January 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicholas sparks uses his extraordinary talents to tell a story about love lost and found, and the choices that we hope to never have to make.

Stone Cold by David Baldacci

Stone Cold

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The #1 bestselling author from Simple Genius and The Collectors returns with STONE CLIMATE...an unforgettable novel of revenge and conspiracy that murders a group of unlikely heroes who are brought face to face with their greatest threat.

Double Cross by James Patterson

Double Cross

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Alex was just about to settle down into a routine filled with therapy sessions and patients, but he soon finds himself back on the field--this time trying to capture a criminal mastermind.

An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck and Kevin Balfe

An Inconvenient Book

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The world is in chaos. The world is in chaos.

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

January 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Platform: Wii

Genre: Minigame compilation

Publisher: Zoo Games

Berlitz English Dictionary

Berlitz English Dictionary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Koch Media

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Puzzle

Publisher: Destineer

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: Activision Vivendi Games

Commando: Steel Disaster

Commando: Steel Disaster

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: run and gun video game

Publisher: Lexicon Entertainment, XS Games

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Who was the US President on January 06, 2008?

On January 06, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 2008?

On January 06, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 2008?

On January 06, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 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.

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