Thursday February 28, 2008: on this day

February 28, 2008 was the 59th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 28, 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 28, 2008, who was born and died on February 28, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Unhitched) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2008?


February 28, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2008 can also be written as 2/28/2008 in the US and as 28/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2008:

  • Pew center's report on the united states states that the penal system in america held over 2.3 million adult prisoners at the beginning of the year. this means that more than one out of every 100 american adults was in prison or jail. it is the highest percentage in american history. according to the report, the united states imprisons more people than any other nation in the world.
  • The house of representatives introduces legislation (hr 5512), the coin modernization and taxpayer savings act of 2008 it replaces the zinc-plated copper cent with a steel one and requires the us mint to lose any money on any circulating coin for five year before changing alloys.
  • Germany is the first country to recognize kosovo. it renames its pristina diplomatic office into an embassy.
  • Following hamas rocket attacks, the israeli air force launched a series of airstrikes into gaza. 32 people were killed.
  • After a massive cut to its main pipeline, ecuador has suspended oil exports.
  • International media reports that prince henry of wales is serving in afghanistan's helmand province.
  • Roger clemens, a baseball star, has denied that he used steroids or any other human growth hormone. the federal bureau of investigation will investigate.
  • Kofi annan announced that kenyan president mwai wibaki and raila odinga, the opposition leader, have agreed to form a coalition government in order to end the country's political crisis.
  • Brown university has a team of applied mathematicians.
  • A huge explosion occurs in waukegan's shopping center, illinois.
  • A rocket attack on a house near the afghanistan border in south waziristan killed at least ten militants.
  • Former prime minister of thailand thaksin shiawatra is back in thailand to face corruption accusations
  • Brown university applied mathematicians have proved four theorems about the optimality for centroid estimators.

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February 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.14
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $127.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.02
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.90

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 105.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.975 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0515 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1125 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.13 JPY
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February 28, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 10:31 am.

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

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Who was born on February 28, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months

or 839 weeks

or 5873 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2008?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2008.

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February 28, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2008:

  • Mike Smith

    English musician, the dave clark five (born 1943).

  • William Buckley
  • Gérard Calvet
  • Ferenc Pinter
  • Michel Bataille
  • Joseph Juran ingeniero y experto en el control de calidad rumano . (n. 1904)
  • Joseph Juran

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2008:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2008:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. 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 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 28, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2008 was Donde Estan Corazon by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Donde Estan Corazon
  2. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  3. - Te Quiero
  4. - Me Enamora
  5. - Te Llore

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February 28, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Nicholas Stoller

Starring: Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis

Country: United States of America

The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, Molly Hagan

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

February 28, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

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

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

February 28, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In Defense Of Food by Michael Pollan

In Defense Of Food

By:

#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?

The Killing Ground by Jack Higgins

The Killing Ground

By:

Sean Dillon embarks on a mission to show mercy. And Sean Dillon, intelligence operative, stops Caspar Rashid at Heathrow Airport.

The Ghost War by Alex Berenson

The Ghost War

By:

John Wells, a CIA operative, is engaged in a running struggle with an enemy who may have won the war.

Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism

By:

Liberal opponents often use insults such as "Fascists", "Brownshirts," and "jackbooted Stormtroopers" to describe conservatives. Calling someone fascist is the fastest and most effective way to silence them, as well as defining their views.

The Monsters Of Templeton by Lauren Groff

The Monsters Of Templeton

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After a disastrous affair with her married archaeology professor husband, Willie Upton visits her ancestral home in New York's storybook Templeton to seek refuge.

February 28, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Domino Master

Domino Master

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Casual game

Publisher: PC: TikGames, Real Xbox 360: Microsoft Game Studios

Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead

Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror

Publisher: Valve Corporation Electronic Arts (retail)

Chess Crusade

Chess Crusade

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

Genre: Board game

Publisher: NA Destination Software; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

Bratz Ponyz 2

Bratz Ponyz 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: The Game Factory

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Platform: PC (Windows)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: City Interactive

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2008?

On February 28, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2008?

On February 28, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2008?

On February 28, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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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