Thursday February 14, 2008: on this day

February 14, 2008 was the 45th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 14, 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 February 14, 2008, who was born and died on February 14, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 14th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 14, 2008?


February 14, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 45th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 2008 can also be written as 2/14/2008 in the US and as 14/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 2008:

  • Stephen kazmierczak, a former student at northern illinois university, fires more than 50 shots. he kills five students and injures 16 others.
  • Shooting at northern illinois university: a gunman opened fire on a dekalb county, illinois university lecture hall resulting in six fatalities (including the gunman) as well as 18 injuries.
  • Kosovo:
  • Bajram rexhepi, former prime minister of kosovo, claims that the province will unilaterally declare independence in the next four days.
  • An explosion was reported by kosovska mitrovica police
  • The united states house of representatives approved contempt of congress citations for harriet miers in the u.s. lawyers controversy.
  • Northern illinois university gunman shoots at lecture hall, injuring up to 18 students. the gunman is among six people who are killed.
  • Russian president vladimir putin said that russia would strike at ukraine's missiles if it threatened russia’s national security.
  • The united states navy will use an sm-3 missile to destroy usa 193, a us spy satellite that was damaged by the national reconnaissance office and contains unused hydrazine fuel.
  • Kiribati has the largest marine protected area in the world.
  • Kosovo: former prime minister of kosovo bajram rexhepi claims that the province will unilaterally declare its independence within the next four days. (sofia echo). police in kosovska mitrovica reported an explosion.
  • The wallraf-richartz museum, cologne, has declared that the painting the seine at port villez by claude monet is a forgery.
  • Northern illinois university shooting: a gunman opens fire in a lecture hall of northern illinois university in dekalb county, illinois, resulting in six fatalities (including the gunman) and 21 injuries.

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February 14, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 14, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $129.40
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.99

Exchange Rates on February 14, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.84 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9997 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0978 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.19 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.92 JPY

February 14, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crawley Town - Ebbsfleet : 1 - 2
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February 14, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on February 14th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 14, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 14, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 02:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 14, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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February 14, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 14 days old,

or 841 weeks

or 5887 days old,

if you were born on February 14, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 2008?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 14, 2008.

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February 14, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 14, 2008:

  • Gardner Lindzey

    Renowned psychologist known for his work in personality assessment.

  • Osvaldo Civirani
  • Perry Lopez
  • Sándor Csörgő

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Cecylia Wolff

    Prolific author of novels and short stories.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

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February 14, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 14, 2008:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 2008:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 14, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 14, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 14, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Apologize
  5. - No One youtube

February 14, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 14, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

February 14, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 14, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - I Remember
  3. - Just Fine
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Independent

February 14, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 14, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 14, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Te Llore
  3. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Estos Celos

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February 14, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 14, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Taken

Taken

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

February 14, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 14, 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:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

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

February 14, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 14, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell

Sword Song

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885 is the year, and England is at peace. It is divided between the Danish kingdom in the north and the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex to the south.

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

The Shooters by W. E. B. Griffin

The Shooters

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Drugrunners have kidnapped a key DEA agent. Castillo is angry at the news, but he believes there's no way to save the man.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

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"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.

February 14, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 14, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Lass (PC) 5pb. (Xbox 360, PSP)

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

ADK Tamashii

ADK Tamashii

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: SNK Playmore

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Platform: PC

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: Visual Art's

Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine

Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, C64, NES, Amiga, Virtual Console

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

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Who was the US President on February 14, 2008?

On February 14, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 2008?

On February 14, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 14, 2008?

On February 14, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 14th?

February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of February. 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 February 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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 February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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