Sunday September 28, 2008: on this day

September 28, 2008 was the 272nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 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 September 28, 2008, who was born and died on September 28, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 28, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. So What by Pink), 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 September 28th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 28, 2008?


September 28, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 272nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 2008 can also be written as 9/28/2008 in the US and as 28/9/2008 in UK and Europe.

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September 28, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 28, 2008:

  • Spacex launches falcon 1 the first private spacecraft into orbit.
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  • The outline of the emergency economic stabilization act of 2008. a bailout of financial institutions in response to the subprime mortgage crisis was reached by the us congress leaders and the george w. bush administration.
  • The treasury and financial services authority will purchase british bank bradford bingley.
  • Partially nationalized, fortis nv in belgium is as part of a 11.4 billion euro rescue package that was funded by the governments of luxembourg, belgium, and netherlands.
  • Somalia is a hotbed of piracy
  • One crew member died after a ukrainian ship (mv faina), loaded with weapons and tanks, was taken off the african coast.
  • Many foreign warships surrounded somali pirates just off the coast of somalia.
  • Haile gebrselassie, ethiopia, sets a new world marathon record at the berlin marathon in two hours three minutes and 58 seconds.
  • Elections
  • The 2008 bavaria state election saw the csu's absolute majority lose its 40-year-old hold on the csu.
  • Belarusian voters go to the polls in the belarusian legislative elections. election officials claim that alexander lukashenko's allies will win all 110 seats, reaffirming doubts about the process.
  • Spacex falcon 1 orbits, the first commercially developed liquid-fueled space launch vehicle.
  • Piratery in somalia: a ukrainian vessel (mv faina), loaded with tanks, weapons and other equipment was taken off africa's coast. one crew member died. (cnn)several foreign warships surrounded somali pirates off the coast of somalia.
  • The shenzhou 7 reentry capsule, which carries chinese astronauts safely back to earth, lands. this is the third time that three astronauts have been successfully returned from space and the third time that a spacewalker has been successfully returned from space. the mission also marks the third successful deployment of a spacesuit by a country.
  • After a series of controversial speeches, nariaki nakayama, transport minister of japan, resigns four days after the creation of the new cabinet.
  • Elections: after 40 years, the right-leaning csu loses its absolute majoritaion in the bavaria state elections, 2008. (deutsche welle). voters in belarus vote for the belarusian parliament elections. election officials claim that alexander lukashenko's allies will win all 110 seats, renewing doubts about the process. (reuters via the globe and mail (voice of america). voters in austria head to the polls to vote for the austrian legislative elections.
  • Austrian voters go to the polls in order to vote for the austrian legislative elections.
  • Fernando alonso wins singapore grand prix in formula one's first night race.
  • Falcon 1 becomes the first privately developed liquid-fuel ground-launched vehicle to put a payload into orbit by the ratsat mission.
  • The singapore grand prix is held as formula one's inaugural night race, with fernando alonso winning the event. almost a year later it was revealed that alonso's team-mate nelson piquet jr. had been ordered to crash his car to help bring out the safety car and give alonso the advantage and win.[36]

September 28, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 28, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Napoli : 0 - 1
  • Catania - Chievo : 1 - 0
  • Lecce - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Milan - Inter : 1 - 0
  • Palermo - Reggina : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Germinal - Gent : 2 - 2
  • Mouscron - Genk : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Wolfsburg : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Freiburg : 1 - 0
  • Augsburg - Mainz : 0 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1
  • Wehen - Ahlen : 1 - 3
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September 28, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 28, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 06:31 pm.

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 September 28, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on September 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 28th:

  • Brigitte Bardot
    Brigitte Bardot

    French actress, "the french sexkitten", has been called lush and pouty for more than 25 years.

  • Hilary Duff
    Hilary Duff

    Hilary duff is an american singer and actress known for her role in the disney channel series lizzie mcguire and her successful music...

  • Bam Margera
    Bam Margera

    Bam margera is an american professional skateboarder, stunt performer, and television personality, best known for his appearances in the mtv...

  • Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts

    British actress who became famous for her role in david lynch's 2001 psychological thriller, "mulholland drive".

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo

    American comedian, writer, activist, and comedienne.

  • Moon Zappa
    Moon Zappa

    Frank zappa's first child, an american singer and actress, was the first of a prominent american family.

  • Helen Shapiro
    Helen Shapiro

    English actress and singer.

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


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 20 days old,

or 807 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5651 days old,

if you were born on September 28, 2008.

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 28th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 28, 2008:

  • Hisao Kurosawa

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his abstract landscapes.

  • Winnona Bannister

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.

  • Omah Garrett

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on black holes.

  • Eldoris Carr

    Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Vong Pech

    Renowned poet known for his evocative and emotional verses.

  • Culver Crisp

    Renowned for his work on black holes and dark matter.

  • Lorrinda Christan

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Nasiir Khan

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Recie Munson

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Orren Perkins

    Renowned author known for his captivating mystery novels.

  • Aleta Morrison

    Aleta Morrison was a renowned actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Eldridge Reeves

    Eldridge Reeves was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Asteria Asteriadis

    Asteria Asteriadis was a Greek physicist known for her contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Domina Spencer

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Zed Rockwell

    Renowned poet known for his evocative and introspective works.

  • Selah Rattner

    Selah Rattner was a renowned artist known for his abstract paintings.

  • Elward Kragh

    Renowned author known for his captivating mystery novels.

  • Andrzej Badeński
  • Giovanni Lombardi
  • Sandro Palmieri

What famous deaths happened on September 28th?

Famous deaths on September 28th:

  • Elia Kazan
    Elia Kazan

    Turkish-born american stage and film director.

  • Robert Helpmann
    Robert Helpmann

    Australian ballet dancer, choreographer and actor.

  • Eric Fleming
    Eric Fleming

    Actor (gil rawhide) dies at 41.

  • Harpo Marx
    Harpo Marx

    American comedian, most well-known for his role as harpo, the mute and blond-wigged harpo of the nimble-witted marx brothers.

  • Mantan Moreland
    Mantan Moreland

    Watermelon man, a comedian, dies at 71.

  • Loui Pasteur

    Famous for his discoveries in vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.

  • Ewin Hubble

    Known for Hubble's law and the Hubble Space Telescope.

  • Elizabelle Parker

    Renowned Hollywood actress known for her versatile roles.

  • Rayli Lotta

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.

  • Athalene Gibson

    First African American to win a Grand Slam title.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 28th

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


Holidays on September 28, 2008:

  • Feast day of the following RC Saints Leoba
  • St. Wenceslas
  • French Republican Calendar - Carotte (Carrot) Day, seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Taiwan - Teacher's Day (Confucius' birthday)
  • Czech Republic - Czech Statehood Day
  • Also see September 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Lorenzo Ruiz

Observances on September 28, 2008:

  • World Maritime Day
  • International Day for Universal Access to Information
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September 28, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 28, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 22nd and September 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 2008 was So What by Pink, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - So What youtube
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Disturbia youtube
  4. - Paper Planes
  5. - Swagga Like Us

September 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Need U Bad
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Spotlight
  4. - Can't Believe It
  5. - Miss Independent

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

The number 1 Latin song on September 28, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

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

The Latin music chart on September 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 22nd and September 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Para Siempre
  4. - Dame Tu Amor
  5. - La Cumbia Del Rio

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

The most popular movies on September 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

Body of Lies

Body of Lies

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani

Country: United States of America

Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Stiller

Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Eleventh Hour

Eleventh Hour

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

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

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

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

American Wife

By:

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.

The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader

The Bourne Sanction

By:

Jason Bourne, after so many adrenaline-soaked and risky years, is now content with the quiet life as a linguistics professor. His frustrations are recognized by his academic mentor who asks him for assistance investigating.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

By:

Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

By:

Anathem, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, is possibly the most remarkable literary invention from Neal Stephenson. He also created Snow Crash and Cryptonomicon.

The First Billion Is The Hardest by T. Boone Pickens

The First Billion Is The Hardest

By:

It's never too late to achieve your personal best.

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

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

Ben 10: Alien Force

Ben 10: Alien Force

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher

BoneTown

BoneTown

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D-Dub Software

Code Geass

Code Geass

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable

Genre: Tragedy, Mecha, Science fantasy

100 Classic Book Collection

100 Classic Book Collection

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Nintendo HarperCollins

Chess Crusade

Chess Crusade

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

Genre: Board game

Publisher: NA Destination Software; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

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Who was the US President on September 28, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 28, 2008?

On September 28, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about September 28th?

September 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of September. 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 September 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests - six palestinians, including one 12-year-old boy, were killed in idf fire during gaza border clashes.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the islamic state of iraq and the levant released footage that appears to show abu bakr al-baghdadi, its leader, urging his followers against "crusaders andapostates"
  • 2016 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 21 deaths from a u.s. drone attack in nangarhar province, afghanistan

Find out more about September 28th

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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 September 2008?

September 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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