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About April 4th, 2008, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ramush Haradinaj, former commander of the rebel Kosovo Liberation Army in the 1998-1999 war is exonerated by the International Criminal Tribunal of the Former Yugoslavia of war crimes charges.
  • Day of the week: April 4th, 2008 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Heath Ledger, Natasha Lyonne
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
  • #1 UK song: Mercy by Duffy
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

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What day of the week was April 04, 2008?


April 04, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 95th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 2008 can also be written as 4/4/2008 in the US and as 4/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 04, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 04, 2008:

  • Ramush haradinaj, former commander of the rebel kosovo liberation army in the 1998-1999 war is exonerated by the international criminal tribunal of the former yugoslavia of war crimes charges.
  • United states airline skybus announced saturday that it would be closing down and cancelling all flights.
  • Despite ongoing investigations, the united states department of state has renewed the contract of blackwater worldwide for security in iraq.
  • Three police officers and a civilian are killed in a suicide bombing attack in southern afghanistan.
  • Pirates seize the luxury yacht le ponant off the somalian coast.

April 04, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 04, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $152.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.13
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.77
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.05

Exchange Rates on April 04, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0085 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0056 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.015 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 159.67 JPY

April 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - St Truiden : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Cottbus : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Hoffenheim : 0 - 2
  • Koblenz - Offenbach : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Guingamp : 1 - 1
  • Chateauroux - Amiens : 1 - 1
  • Clermont - Montpellier : 3 - 2
  • Gueugnon - Boulogne : 0 - 1
  • Le Havre - Angers : 3 - 2

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April 04, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 04, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 04, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 04, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 4th:

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne

    Natasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.

  • Maya Angelou
    Maya Angelou

    American performer and prolific writer, poet and autobiographer.

  • Christine Lahti
    Christine Lahti

    Versatile actress known for her work in film and television.

  • Marguerite Duras
    Marguerite Duras

    Author of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors.

  • Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins

    American actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).

  • Bernard Campan
    Bernard Campan

    He is a french actor and director.

  • Jill Scott
    Jill Scott

    Jill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and powerful vocals.

  • Craig Nelson
    Craig Nelson

    Craig nelson is an american tv actor known for his role as hayden fox in the tv series 'coach'.

  • Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving

    Australian actor known for roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

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How old is someone born on April 04, 2008?


Someone born on April 04, 2008 is:

16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 18 days old,

or 841 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5892 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 2008?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 04, 2008.

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April 04, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 04, 2008:

  • Francis Tucker

    South african race car driver (b. 1923).

  • Wu Xueqian
  • Francesco Bova
  • Giovanni Nuvoletti

What famous deaths happened on April 4th?

Famous deaths on April 4th:

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Faith Domergue
    Faith Domergue

    American actress (d. 1999).

  • Ginny Simms
    Ginny Simms

    American singer and actress known for her radio and film appearances.

  • Edgar Buchanan
    Edgar Buchanan

    Actor (uncle joe -petticoat junction), is killed at 77.

  • Priscilla Lane
    Priscilla Lane

    United states -- actresses (arsenic & old lace).

  • Al Lewis
    Al Lewis

    American songwriter (born in 1901).

  • Jacqueline Logan
    Jacqueline Logan

    Silent film actress, dies at the age of 78.

  • Brad Johnson
    Brad Johnson

    Actor (annie oakley), dies at age 56.

  • Martin Luther King

    Jr.

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April 04, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 04, 2008:

  • Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
  • Lesotho - Heroes' Day
  • Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • World Rat Day
  • International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

Saints celebrated on April 04, 2008:

  • Saint Hildebert of Ghent (died 752)
  • Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
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April 04, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 04, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 31st and April 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Love In This Club
  3. - Sexy Can I
  4. - With You
  5. - Love Song

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - What's It Gonna Be
  3. - Rockstar
  4. - Stop And Stare
  5. - Low

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 04, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Love In This Club
  3. - Falsetto
  4. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  5. - Sexy Can I

April 04, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 04, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

April 04, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 31st and April 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Sobre Mis Pies
  5. - Te Llore

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April 04, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 04, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

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

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

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

Country: United States of America

April 04, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 04, 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:

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

April 04, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 04, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

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This "epic" sequel to The Pillars of the Earth (The Denver Post), is two centuries old. It marks the completion of the Gothic cathedral built by the Kingsbridge residents.

Killer Heat by Linda Fairstein

Killer Heat

By:

It's August in New York. Manhattan D.A. is the only thing hotter than the pavement. Alex Cooper's professional and personal life.

Lush Life by Richard Price

Lush Life

By:

A National BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of the yearLush Life tells the story of two Lower East Sides. One is a bohemia and the other is a place to live in hardship.

The Reason For God by Timothy Keller

The Reason For God

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Timothy Keller, founder pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City addresses the many doubts that non-believers and skeptics have about religion.

Retribution by Max Hastings

Retribution

By:

It was obvious that Japan was going to lose the war in 1944, but it was not clear how they would win.

April 04, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 04, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Berlitz English Dictionary

Berlitz English Dictionary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Koch Media

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Quiz

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Iron Man

Iron Man

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Sega Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on April 04, 2008?

On April 04, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 2008?

On April 04, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 04, 2008?

On April 04, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 4th?

April 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of April. 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 April 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-present), 2019 western libya offensive. the libyan national army continues to advance on tripoli, the capital of libya. they have captured gharyan with little resistance. general khalifa haitar ordered the lna's seize of tripoli. this prompted the tripoli-based presidential council (which is responsible for general mobilization) to call for a general mobilization.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: shin bet and israeli defence forces announce that eleven members of the palestinian islamic jihad terrorist group off gaza's coast were arrested. they are suspected of plotting an attack against the israeli navy.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 83 people are killed and many more injured in a toxic gas attack allegedly carried out by syrian warplanes. (the globe and mail).

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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 April 2008?

April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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