Thursday September 18, 2008: on this day

September 18, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 262nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 2008 can also be written as 9/18/2008 in the US and as 18/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 2008 in September 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on September 18, 2008:

• 2008 south ossetia war:
• A top white house official stated friday that president george w. bush will call on russia to fulfill its promise to withdraw all troops from georgia in his speech to the united nations general assembly next wednesday.
• Rozi khan (the governor of the chora district, afghanistan) is killed in a fight involving soldiers from the australian army.
• According to the navy, the sri lanka navy sinks 10 liberation tigers of tamil eelam boats and kills 25 ltte rebels during heavy fighting at nachikkudah, sri lanka.
• 2008 russian financial crisis:
• Fear of financial collapse has caused trading to be suspended on russia's main stock exchanges, micex, and rts. according to news agencies, russia's finance minister alexei kudrin stated that trading on russian stock exchanges will not resume until september 19.
• Russian president dmitry medvedev ordered ministers to inject 500 billion rubles (ps10.8 trillion, us$20 billion) more funds from the state budget into markets. he also pledged in remarks broadcast on national tv that the financial system would be given ampquotall the support it needs.
• Subprime mortgage crisis:
• British bank lloyds tsb has completed a ps12.2bn acquisition of rival hbos, britain's largest mortgage lender. the deal was approved by the competition commission because it has government backing. however, it will still leave lloyd's hbos controlling a third the uk mortgage market.
• Due to the increased demand for treasury bonds, the swedish national debt office has temporarily suspended its commitment to treasury bills. these bonds are considered a safe investment in turbulent periods in the financial market.
• John mccain, republican presidential candidate, calls for christopher cox to be fired as chairman of the u.s. securities and exchange commission.
• Kraft foods takes over american international group's place in the dow jones industrial average.
• The securities and exchange commission has declared an emergency ban on shorting financial sector stocks.
• Seven american soldiers were killed in an attack on a helicopter belonging to the united states army ch-47 chinook helicopter.
• Off the somali coast, pirates take over a greek bulk carrier carrying 25 crew members.
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• Russia believes that the eu observers and additional organization for security and co-operation in europe monitors (osce), should be monitoring the situation on the borderlands of georgia, south ossetia and abkhazia. tbilisi pulled out of the dagomys peace agreement, which provided legal support for osce monitors in these two states.
• Officials from micex stock exchange described russian market conditions as "extraordinary".
• According to pyotr kazakevich, deputy finance minister, russia's worst stock market drop in ten years is due to a confidence crisis and not liquidity problems.
• In an effort to restore market stability in the united kingdom, the financial services authority has restricted short selling following the rapid decline in share price of hbos. this follows an identical move made wednesday by the u.s. securities and exchange commission.

September 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 18, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.29
• Apple AAPL: opens at $130.57
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.91

Exchange Rates on September 18, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.058 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1069 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.835 CNY
• 1 EUR = 151.21 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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September 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 18, 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 September 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 11:44 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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Your place in the Universe on September 18, 2008

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Famous people born on September 18, 2008:

• Jackson Robert Scott

  American actor.

• Argenis David González Valderrama

Whose famous birthday is on September 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 18th:

• Shabana Azmi

  Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress and politician who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for her social and political...

• James Gandolfini

  James gandolfini was an american actor best known for his role as tony soprano in the television series the sopranos.

• Jada Pinkett Smith

  Jada pinkett smith is an american actress and model known for her roles in films such as the nutty professor and the matrix series.

• Greta Garbo

  Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

• Aisha Tyler

  Aisha tyler is an american comedian and actress known for her role as lana kane in the animated series archer and her co-hosting of the...

• James Marsden

  James marsden is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as x-men, enchanted, and the notebook.

• Jason Sudeikis

  Jason sudeikis is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his roles in movies such as horrible bosses...

• Robert Blake

  American actor.

• Tara Fitzgerald

  Sussex, england -- actress (siren).

• Patrick Schwarzenegger

  American actor and model, patrick is the third of his four children.

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You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 7 days old,

or 814 weeks

or 5698 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 18, 2008?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 18, 2008.

Famous people died on September 18, 2008:

• Idalie Barnard

  Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.

• Adalai Truman

  Renowned poet whose works focused on nature and human emotions.

• Henya Krug

  Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

• Lirio Ferreira

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• Mauricio Kagel

  Argentinean music teacher, conductor, musician, director of theatre, film historian, and experimental composer.

• Leo de Berardinis

  Italian actor and director (d. 2008).

• Ron Lancaster

  American-canadian football player and coach (b. 1938).

• Maeve Fort
• Florestano Vancini
• Humberto Solás
• Fabiola Salazar

What famous deaths happened on September 18th?

Famous deaths on September 18th:

• Russ Meyer

  American screenwriter and producer (d. 2004).

• Franchot Tone

  Niagara falls, new york -- actor (dr freeland-ben casey).

• Frank Morgan

  Frank morgan was an american actor best known for his role as the wizard in the classic film the wizard of oz.

• Lona Andre

  American actress who appeared in over 60 films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

• Fred Karno

  English actor and screenwriter (b. 1866).

• Pamela Brown

  American television newscaster and reporter.

• Ernie Coombs

  American-canadian television host (d.2001).

• Jams Hendrix

  Jams Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the...

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Holidays on September 18, 2008:

• Also see September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Chile - Independence Day (first junta 1810)
• RC Saints - Feast day of St Joseph of Cupertino and Methodius of Olympus
• In ancient Greece, the fifth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Observances on September 18, 2008:

• International Equal Pay Day

September 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

September 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Pink - So What
3. Rihanna - Disturbia
4. Chris Brown - Forever
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

September 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

September 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

September 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on September 18, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

September 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on September 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
2. Flex - Te Quiero
3. Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
4. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
5. Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy