Thursday October 16, 2008: on this day

October 16, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2008 can also be written as 10/16/2008 in the US and as 16/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on October 16, 2008:

• Citigroup, the second-largest bank in america, posts a fourth consecutive quarterly loss of $13 billion due to credit losses and write-downs. over five quarters, the bank has suffered losses of us$71 billion.
• A magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes the pacific coasts in guatemala and mexico.
• At least 16 people were killed in an explosion at a coal mine located in shizuishan, ningxia hui autonomous region of the people's republic of china.
• 2008 cambodian-thai standoff: thailand and cambodia agree to jointly control their borders following a recent conflict.
• The united states environmental protection agency has set a new standard by reducing the amount of lead allowed to enter the atmosphere by 90%.
• United states economy
• The september us consumer price index remained unchanged due to falling prices for clothing, gasoline, and new cars. this offsets rising food and medical costs.
• The impact of hurricanes, strikes at boeing and credit crunch have impacted the united states' industrial production.
• Ilham aliyev is elected president of azerbaijan with a landslide win of 89.04% in the azerbaijani presidential elections. although it criticizes the election, the organization for security and cooperation in europe notes some progress.
• 2008 british columbia pipeline bombings: another blast strikes a pipeline in northern british columbia, near dawson creek.
• United states economy: the september us consumer price index was unchanged due to falling prices for gasoline, clothes and new cars. this offsets rising food and medical costs. (ap via cnn). the impact of hurricanes, a strike by boeing and the credit crunch have caused a 2.8% drop in industrial production in the united states.

October 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

October 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.31
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.77
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.51
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.38

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2008:

• 1 USD = 101.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1789 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1348 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8342 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.02 JPY

October 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Forest Green - Cambridge : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 October 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

• Hema Malini

  Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

• Maidie Norman

  Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

• Tim Robbins

  American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

• Angela Lansbury

  British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

• Suzanne Somers

  American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

• Elsa Zylberstein

  French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

• Linda Darnell

  American actress.

• Corinna Harfouch

  German actress.

• David Zucker

  American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

• Max Bygraves

  British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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Someone born on October 16, 2008 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 3 days old,

or 813 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5694 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2008?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2008.

Famous people died on October 16, 2008:

• Dagmar Normet

  Estonian translator and author (d. 2008).

• Marzio Bernardinetti
• Ab Gritter

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

• Deborah Kerr

  Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

• Peggy Ann Garner

  Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

• Roy Dotrice

  Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

• Audra Lindley

  American actress (d. 1997).

• Jean Shepherd

  Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

• John Dunsworth

  Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

• Shirley Booth

  Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

• Rick Jason

  American actor (b. 1923).

• Dan Dailey

  American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

• Ed Lauter

  Long beach, new york -- actor.

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Observances on October 16, 2008:

• World Food Day [FAO]

October 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Pink - So What
4. Rihanna - Disturbia
5. Kevin Rudolf - Let It Rock

October 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
3. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
4. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
5. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent

October 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
4. Flex - Te Quiero
5. Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti