Wednesday October 22, 2008: on this day
About October 22nd, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Wachovia Corp reported a loss of US$23.9billion in its third quarter, an unprecedented quarterly deficit for a bank company during the global credit crisis.
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 2008 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Christopher Lloyd, Catherine Deneuve
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Womanizer by Britney Spears
- Popular movie: The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington
More about October 22nd, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on October 22nd, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 22, 2008?
- October 22, 2008: What happened on that day?
- October 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- October 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 22, 2008?
- October 22, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- October 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- October 22, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 22, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 22, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 22, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 22, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on October 22, 2008?
What day of the week was October 22, 2008?
October 22, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 22, 2008 can also be written as 10/22/2008 in the US and as 22/10/2008 in UK and Europe.
October 22, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 22, 2008:
- Wachovia corp reported a loss of us$23.9billion in its third quarter, an unprecedented quarterly deficit for a bank company during the global credit crisis.
- India launches its first unmanned lunar mission chandrayaan-1.
- The indian space research organisation launched the chandrayaan-1 spacecraft successfully on a lunar exploration mission.
- Global financial crisis: hungary's stock and currency markets surge on news that the imf, european union and world bank will provide an international economic bailout package of $25 billion.
- Delta air lines merges into northwest airlines to create the largest commercial airline in the world.
- The rebuilding of georgia will be funded by us$4.5 billion from western donors. georgia suffered damage during the august war with russia, south ossetia, and abkhazia.
- The macau security bill draft was revealed. it is based upon article 23 of macau basic law. this is similar to the anti-subversion bill that failed in hong kong, which was based on article 23 of hong kong basic law article 23. in 2003, it drew more than 500,000 protesters.
- Three african trade blocs, comesa, sadc and the eac, agree to merge to create a bloc of 26 countries and 757 millions people.
- Chandrayaan-1 was successfully launched by the indian space research organisation, which is india's first unmanned lunar exploration missions.
October 22, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 22, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.74
- Apple AAPL: opens at $97.37
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.04
- General Electric GE: opens at $20.04
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.00
Exchange Rates on October 22, 2008:
- 1 USD = 97.95 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2551 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1646 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8355 CNY
- 1 EUR = 125.59 JPY
October 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Ein Frankfurt - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Chesterfield - Aldershot : 5 - 1
October 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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 22, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 22nd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 22, 2008 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 03:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.
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Who was born on October 22, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:
![Christopher Lloyd]()
Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...
![Catherine Deneuve]()
Catherine DeneuveFrench actress and businesswoman.
![Valeria Golino]()
Valeria GolinoItalian actress and director known for her roles in films such as Rain Man and Hot Shots!.
![Deepak Chopra]()
Deepak ChopraEast indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.
![Jeff Goldblum]()
Jeff GoldblumAmerican actor.
![Georges Brassens]()
Georges BrassensFrench composer, poet, and singer.
![Arsène Wenger]()
Arsène WengerFrench manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Derek Jacobi]()
Derek JacobiBritish actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.
October 22, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 6 months old,
or 186 months and 26 days old,
or 812 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5687 days old,
if you were born on October 22, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 2008?
There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 22, 2008.
October 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 22, 2008:
- Annick Gendron
- Ernest Kombo
What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?
Famous deaths on October 22nd:
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Peter Scolari]()
Peter ScolariAmerican actor and director.
![Soupy Sales]()
Soupy SalesAmerican comedian, intelligent and imaginative.
![Cleavon Little]()
Cleavon LittleActor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.
- Arles Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.
- Majour Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.
- Dae Jung
Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.
- Henry Armstrong
American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.
- Kingson Amis
Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.
- Sherel Tepper
Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 22nd
October 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 22, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 22, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 2008 was Womanizer by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 22, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Britney Spears - Womanizer
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Pink - So What
- Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
October 22, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 22, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
- Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
October 22, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 22, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 22, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Los Pikadientes de Caborca - La Cumbia Del Rio
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
October 22, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 22, 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
Last Chance Harvey
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Joel Hopkins
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Kathy Baker, Eileen Atkins
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
October 22, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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:
Raising the Bar
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Clay Glen
Destroyed in Seconds
Release year: 2008
Spooks: Code 9
Release year: 2008
The Drinky Crow Show
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
True Jackson, VP
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
October 22, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 22, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Letter To My Daughter
By: Maya Angelou
Letter to my Daughter is Maya Angelou’s tribute to her daughter, who she has never had, but whom she sees all around. It outlines Maya Angelou’s path to living well.
Tried By War
By: James M. McPherson
This Pulitzer Prize-winning author tells us how Lincoln won the Civil War, and invents the role of commander-in chief.
New Moon
By: Stephenie Meyer
Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.
Hot, Flat, And Crowded
By: Thomas L. Friedman
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best
October 22, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 22, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Civilization Revolution
Bananagrams
Ai Space
Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories
Chess Crusade
Who was the US President on October 22, 2008?
On October 22, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 2008?
On October 22, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 22, 2008?
On October 22, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 22nd?
October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of October. 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 October 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),
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 October 2008?
October 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
