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What day of the week was January 20, 2008?


January 20, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 20th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2008 can also be written as 1/20/2008 in the US and as 20/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 2008:

  • Nfl playoffs, 2007/08:
  • Super bowl xlii: the new york giants beat the green bay packers 23-20.
  • At a party-sponsored new years' tea party, hu jintao and liu bainian shake hands.
  • Israel blocks fuel at the gaza city power station, leading to a blackout across the city.
  • Near nashik, india, a bus carrying pilgrims collides with the ground, killing at least 37 people, 5 of them children.
  • Nfl playoffs 2007-08: the new york giants defeat green bay packers 23-20 in overtime and advance to super bowl xlii. (the new york times). the new england patriots beat the san diego chargers 21-12 in overtime to reach super bowl xlii.
  • Super bowl xlii will be won by the new england patriots when they defeat san diego chargers 21-12

January 20, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Parma : 3 - 2
  • Juventus - Sampdoria : 0 - 0
  • Livorno - Empoli : 1 - 0
  • Napoli - Lazio : 2 - 2
  • Palermo - Siena : 2 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Genk : 5 - 1
  • Gent - Mouscron : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - La Coruna : 1 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Real Madrid : 0 - 2
  • Barcelona - Santander : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Recreativo : 1 - 1
  • Levante - Mallorca : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cadiz - Hercules : 1 - 2
  • Castellon - Ferrol : 1 - 0
  • Cordoba - Sociedad : 1 - 3
  • Eibar - Sp Gijon : 0 - 3
  • Elche - Xerez : 2 - 4

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January 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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January 20, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Who was born on January 20, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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How old is someone born on January 20, 2008?


Someone born on January 20, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 1 day old,

or 852 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5966 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 20, 2008?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 2008.

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January 20, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 2008:

  • Gian Carozzi
  • Mario Gomez d'Ayala
  • Edy Gratton
  • Duilio Loi
  • Louis de Cazenave
  • Robert Lemieux

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 2008:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 2008:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - When You Believe
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

January 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

January 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 2008 was Sexy Movimiento by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Sexy Movimiento
  2. - Me Enamora
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - La Travesia
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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January 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Mark Waters

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise 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

January 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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:

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

January 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry

The Venetian Betrayal

By:

BONUS: This issue contains a portion from Steve Berry's The Columbus Affair as well as a Cotton Malone dossier. Alexander the Great conquered Persia in 323 B.C.E. He set his sights on Arabia in 323 B.C.E.

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

By:

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.

Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks

Musicophilia

By:

Revised and expanded

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

By:

A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

January 20, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colour Cross

Colour Cross

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: NA Zoo Digital; EU Rising Star Games

Block Breaker Deluxe 2

Block Breaker Deluxe 2

Platform: Mobile phone

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Gameloft

Ben 10: Alien Force

Ben 10: Alien Force

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Cory in the House (video game)

Cory in the House (video game)

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure, stealth

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Commando: Steel Disaster

Commando: Steel Disaster

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: run and gun video game

Publisher: Lexicon Entertainment, XS Games

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Who was the US President on January 20, 2008?

On January 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 2008?

On January 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 2008?

On January 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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 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.

Discover how January 2008 calendar looked like.

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