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October 12, 2008 was the 286th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 12, 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 12, 2008, who was born and died on October 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 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 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 2008?
- October 12, 2008: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 2008?
- October 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 2008?
What day of the week was October 12, 2008?
October 12, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 286th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 2008 can also be written as 10/12/2008 in the US and as 12/10/2008 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 2008:
- Jamie whincup and craig lowndes win the 2008 supercheap auto bathurst 1000 ford and triple 8.
- Kevin rudd, the prime minister of australia, announces that all deposits in australian banks will be guaranteed for three years by the government of australia as a result of subprime mortgage crises.
- All bank deposits will be guaranteed by new zealand and the united arab emirates.
- Alphonsa muthupadathu is a nun from kerala who becomes india's first female saint. (bbc),
October 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Albacete - Tenerife : 0 - 1
- Cordoba - Gimnastic : 0 - 0
- Elche - Celta : 1 - 1
- Levante - Girona : 1 - 1
- Salamanca - Eibar : 2 - 0
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Altrincham - Oxford : 1 - 0
- Eastbourne Borough - Stevenage : 2 - 1
- Rushden & D - Torquay : 1 - 3
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Oldham - Hereford : 4 - 0
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Ascoli - Grosseto : 0 - 2
- Livorno - Frosinone : 5 - 2
- Mantova - Avellino : 1 - 1
- Modena - Piacenza : 1 - 0
- Salernitana - Empoli : 0 - 1
October 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 05:39 am.
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 12, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
![Hugh Jackman]()
Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 6 months old,
or 186 months and 5 days old,
or 809 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5666 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2008?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 2008.
October 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 2008:
- Xue Qian
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Karl Chircop
Maltese physician and politician (b. 1965).
- Miguel Pedro Martínez Lopes
- Gianni Palladino
- Léo Major
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
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October 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 2008:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- Pink - So What
- Kanye West - Love Lockdown
- Rihanna - Disturbia
- M.I.A. - Paper Planes
October 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
- Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
- Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
- Lil Wayne Featuring Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd - Mrs. Officer
October 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Los Pikadientes de Caborca - La Cumbia Del Rio
October 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Role Models
Release year: 2008
Directed by: David Wain
Starring: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Country: United States of America
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
Mirrors
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Alexandre Aja
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Cameron Boyce
Country: United States of America
Fighting
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
October 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Clay Glen
Destroyed in Seconds
Release year: 2008
Spooks: Code 9
Release year: 2008
The Drinky Crow Show
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
October 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Shack
By: William P. Young
Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.
Mother Warriors
By: Jenny McCarthy
The bestselling author of Louder Than Words shares stories of hope and recovery with autistic parents.
One Fifth Avenue
By: Candace Bushnell
This lens is a look at New York City's tough and tender women, courtesy of one of the most engaging and consistently intelligent social commentators of today.
The Host
By: Stephenie Meyer
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.
American Wife
By: Curtis Sittenfeld
Alice Lindgren, a kind and bookish child, was born in 1940s. She has no idea she will one day be married to the president in the White House.
October 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Block Breaker Deluxe 2
Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4
Conflict: Denied Ops
Commando: Steel Disaster
Crazy Mouse
Who was the US President on October 12, 2008?
On October 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2008?
On October 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 2008?
On October 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
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.
