Wednesday March 19, 2008: on this day
About March 19th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: GRB 080319B - A brief observation of a cosmic burst, which is the furthest object visible to our naked eyes.
- Day of the week: March 19th, 2008 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bruce Willis, Ursula Andress
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Love In This Club by Usher
- #1 UK song: Mercy by Duffy
- Popular movie: The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington
More about March 19th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on March 19th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 19, 2008?
- March 19, 2008: What happened on that day?
- March 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- March 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- March 19, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 19, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 19, 2008?
- How old is someone born on March 19, 2008?
- March 19, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- March 19, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 19, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- March 19, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 19, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 19, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 19, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 19, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 19, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on March 19, 2008?
What day of the week was March 19, 2008?
March 19, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 79th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 19, 2008 can also be written as 3/19/2008 in the US and as 19/3/2008 in UK and Europe.
March 19, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 19, 2008:
- Grb 080319b - a brief observation of a cosmic burst, which is the furthest object visible to our naked eyes.
- A half-way point of the visible universe is reached by an exploding star, making it the farthest visible object to the naked eye.
- A tape of osama bin laden, an al-qaeda leader, is released. he criticizes the european union for publishing cartoons that he claims insult the prophet mohammed and threatens a strong response.
- After a crisis between parliament and cabinet, early elections will be called in kuwait for may 2008.
- Sergey lavrov, russia's foreign minister, stated that the macedonian albanians have made demands for autonomy. this could be considered a step towards independence.
- Bulgaria, croatia and hungary all recognize kosovo's independence.
- Sergey lavrov, russia's foreign minister, states that the "albanians in macedonia" have made demands for autonomy...which could be interpreted as an attempt to achieve independence. the foreign ministry linked events in tibet to kosovo's declaration of independence, indicating a growing movement for independence.
- Fahmida mirza is elected the first female speaker in pakistan's parliament.
- Grb 080319b: a cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.
March 19, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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March 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on March 19, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $133.12
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.20
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.29
Exchange Rates on March 19, 2008:
- 1 USD = 98.61 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9961 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.0667 CNY
- 1 EUR = 154.3 JPY
March 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Cagliari - Atalanta : 1 - 0
- Catania - Siena : 0 - 0
- Empoli - Juventus : 0 - 0
- Genoa - Inter : 1 - 1
- Lazio - Roma : 3 - 2
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Airdrie Utd - Ayr : 0 - 2
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Elgin - East Stirling : 3 - 0
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Man United - Bolton : 2 - 0
- Tottenham - Chelsea : 4 - 4
March 19, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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March 19, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 19, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 06:18 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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Whose famous birthday is on March 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 19th:
- Bruce Willis
American actor.
- Ursula Andress
Swiss actress and sex icon of the 1960s.
- Glenn Close
American actress, born to a surgeon and a 12th-generation new englander who was raised on a 500-acre family estate.
- Patrick McGoohan
American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.
- Philip Roth
American author, educator and novelist who taught at princeton as well as at writer's workshops.
- Simone Renant
France actor.
- Simon Yam
Hong kong producer and actor.
- Phyllis Newman
American actress and singer (d. 2019).
- Irving Wallace
American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.
- Tanushree Dutta
Femina miss india 2004, indian actress and model femina miss india 2004.
How old is someone born on March 19, 2008?
Someone born on March 19, 2008 is:
16 years 2 months old,
or 194 months
or 843 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5905 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 March 19, 2008?
There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 19th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 19, 2008.
March 19, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 19, 2008:
- Paul Scofield
Hurst, england -- actor.
- Arthur C. Clarke
A British science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, best known for the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
- Kameo Kishimoto
Renowned biologist known for her work in marine biology.
- Legrande Sosso
Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
- Otniel Hager
Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Maie Moseley
Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
- Euline Day
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
- Clorene Mayo
American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives.
- Alfonsa Rodríguez
Alfonsa Rodríguez was a Spanish nun and mystic who was beatified by the Catholic Church.
- Arletta Bauman
Arletta Bauman was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to polymer science.
- Eilah Bartlett
Eilah Bartlett was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Lindwood Vos Jr.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
- Truman Collins
Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
- Ardith Hume
Ardith Hume was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
- Chantal Sébire
Chantal Sébire was a French swimmer known for her achievements in the sport.
- Gilroy Cooke
Gilroy Cooke was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Hugo Claus
Belgian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Raghuvaran
Tamil, telugu and malayalam actor (born 1948).
What famous deaths happened on March 19th?
Famous deaths on March 19th:
- Cesare Danova
American film and television actor (born in 1926).
- Richard Beckinsale
Actor (doing time.
- Loui de Broglie
Known for his research in quantum theory, particularly the wave-particle duality of matter.
- Izzabell Brontë
Izzabell Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Veralyn Maville
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.
- Jaime Sabines
Mexican contemporary poet.
- Stephen Wise
Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.
- Luverna Wiedemann
Renowned physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Chandell Shorter
Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.
- Rosamae Rohr
Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.
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March 19, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 19, 2008:
- Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain.
- Roman Catholicism and Church of England - Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium
- Mojoday in Discordianism
- The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.
- The first day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
Saints celebrated on March 19, 2008:
- Saint Adeltrudis (d.670)
- Saint Landoald
March 19, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 19, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Usher - Love In This Club
- Chris Brown - With You
- Flo Rida - Low
- Sara Bareilles - Love Song
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Duffy - Mercy
- H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
- Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 19, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- The-Dream - Falsetto
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 19, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 19, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies
March 19, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 19, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 19, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 19, 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:
March 19, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 19, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 19, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 19, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 19, 2008?
On March 19, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 19, 2008?
On March 19, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 19, 2008?
On March 19, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about March 19th?
March 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of March. 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 March 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, international military intervention against isil, battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces progress in syria following the capture of an isil camp near baghuz.
- 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin - the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels pillage the syrian city afrin.
- 2017 - New zealand-united states relations : new zealand expelled an unnamed diplomat from the united states after he refused to waive immunity in a police investigation.
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 March 2008?
March 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.