Friday January 04, 2008: on this day
About January 4th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Warner Bros. USA announces that it will cease support for HD DVD video discs on June 1 and will only release high-definition DVDs using Sony's Bluray format. Warner Bros is Hollywood’s largest DVD seller, accounting for around 19% of all sales in the United States.
- Day of the week: January 4th, 2008 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vhong Navarro, Robert Lamoureux
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
- #1 UK song: When You Believe by Leon Jackson
- Popular movie: In Bruges directed by Martin McDonagh
More about January 4th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on January 4th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 04, 2008?
- January 04, 2008: What happened on that day?
- January 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- January 04, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 04, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 04, 2008?
- How old is someone born on January 04, 2008?
- January 04, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- January 04, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 04, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- January 04, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 04, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 04, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 04, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 04, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on January 04, 2008?
What day of the week was January 04, 2008?
January 04, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 04, 2008 can also be written as 1/4/2008 in the US and as 4/1/2008 in UK and Europe.
January 04, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 04, 2008:
- Warner bros. usa announces that it will cease support for hd dvd video discs on june 1 and will only release high-definition dvds using sony's bluray format. warner bros is hollywood’s largest dvd seller, accounting for around 19% of all sales in the united states.
- China permits academics to have their own patents
- Transaven crash: an l-410 turbolet from venezuela carrying at least 14 passengers crashes in the vicinity of los roques archipelago.
- Safety concerns in mauritania have forced the cancellation of the 2008 dakar rally.
- Officials from north korea accuse the united states, after an international disarmament accord, of failing to fulfill its promises of humanitarian assistance.
- Winter storms can cause damage to property, power outages and flight delays in san francisco.
- Suharto, a former leader of indonesia, is admitted to the hospital with low blood pressure and anemia.
- A let l-410 turbolet crashes in the los roques archipelago in venezuela, killing 14 people.
January 04, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on January 04, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $191.45
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.19
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.53
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.95
Exchange Rates on January 04, 2008:
- 1 USD = 108.45 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1054 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
- 1 EUR = 160.11 JPY
January 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Liga I - Football (Portugal)
- Academica - Sp Braga : 3 - 3
January 04, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 04, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 04, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 04, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 01:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.
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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 2008
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Famous people born on January 04, 2008:
- Rayssa Leal
Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:
- Vhong Navarro
Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.
- Robert Lamoureux
French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.
- Dyan Cannon
American actress on broadway, tv and films.
- Harmony Korine
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Patrick Cassidy
American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.
- Dave Foley
Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.
- Barbara Rush
American actress.
- Matt Frewer
American-canadian actor.
- Arthur Conley
American singer-songwriter (d.2003).
- Graham McTavish
Scottish actor and author.
How old is someone born on January 04, 2008?
Someone born on January 04, 2008 is:
16 years 4 months old,
or 196 months and 17 days old,
or 854 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5982 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 January 04, 2008?
There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 04, 2008.
January 04, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 04, 2008:
- Xavier Chamorro Cardenal
Nicaraguan journalist (b. 1932).
- Joyce Carlson
American artist (born in 1923).
- Jimmy Nah
Singaporan actor and comedian (born 1968).
- Yannis Tamtakos
Greek political activist (born in 1908).
- Stig Claesson
- Mort Garson
- Vjačeslav Ambarcumjan
- Fausto Robustelli
- Johann Paul Saxl
- Bjørn Odmar Andersen
- Emilio Benavent Escuín
- Irene Reid
What famous deaths happened on January 4th?
Famous deaths on January 4th:
- Albert Camus
French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.
- David Soul
American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
- Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.
- Jeanette Loff
Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Christopher Isherwood
British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
- Tanya Roberts
Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...
- Otis Skinner
American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.
- Mae Questel
American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).
- Les Brown
American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).
- Dorothy Granger
Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.
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January 04, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 04, 2008:
- Spaghetti Day
- Ogoni Day
- The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
- Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 04, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 04, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 04, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 04, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 04, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
- Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
- K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies
January 04, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 04, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 04, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 04, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 04, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 04, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 04, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 04, 2008?
On January 04, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 2008?
On January 04, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 04, 2008?
On January 04, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about January 4th?
January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:
- 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
- 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.
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 January 2008?
January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.