Sunday February 24, 2008: on this day
About February 24th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Electronic Arts makes Take-Two a hostile offer of US$2 Billion.
- Day of the week: February 24th, 2008 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: George Harrison, Kristin Davis
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
- #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
- Popular movie: The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington
More about February 24th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on February 24th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 2008?
- February 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 2008?
- February 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 2008?
What day of the week was February 24, 2008?
February 24, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 55th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 2008 can also be written as 2/24/2008 in the US and as 24/2/2008 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 2008:
- Electronic arts makes take-two a hostile offer of us$2 billion.
- The academy of motion picture arts and sciences hosts its 80th annual academy awards ceremony. best movie: no country for old men
- After nearly 50 years, fidel castro has retired as president of cuba.
- March-april: rising fuel and food prices cause unrest in the third world.
- 80th academy awards:
- Marion cotillard wins the academy award as best actress for edith piaf's portrayal in 'la vie en rose'. daniel day-lewis is awarded the academy award as best actor for his performance in 'there will be blood'.
- Virgin atlantic boeing 747 becomes first commercial plane to fly between heathrow airport and amsterdam using biofuel.
- Ralph nader is an independent candidate for the 2008 united states presidential election.
- A permanent ceasefire was signed by the ugandan government with the lord's resistance army.
- Most internet users around the world lose access to youtube due to pakistani censorship. this can happen for as long as two hours.
- Tottenham hotspur football club wins the 2008 league cup, beating chelsea fc 2-1 in extra time.
- 80th academy awards: marion cotillard wins academy award as best actress for edith piaf's portrayal in la vie en rose. daniel day-lewis is awarded the academy award as best actor for there will be blood. (news limited.) no country for old men wins academy award for best picture, while the coen brothers take home the academy award for direction.
- No country for old men wins academy award for best picture, while the coen brothers win academy award for directing.
- Raul castro is unanimously elected president of cuba by the national assembly of people's power.
- 2008 cypriot presidential election: demetrischristofias wins election to president of cyprus.
- Fidel castro retires as the president of cuba and the council of ministers after 32 years. he remains as head of the communist party for another three years.
February 24, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Atalanta - Siena : 2 - 2
- Cagliari - Lazio : 1 - 0
- Empoli - Catania : 2 - 0
- Livorno - Napoli : 1 - 2
- Milan - Palermo : 2 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lokeren - Club Brugge : 0 - 1
- Waregem - Anderlecht : 1 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 1 - 1
- Nurnberg - Cottbus : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Aachen - Wehen : 2 - 3
- Augsburg - Offenbach : 1 - 1
- Erzgebirge Aue - Paderborn : 6 - 0
- Osnabruck - M'gladbach : 2 - 2
- St Pauli - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
February 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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February 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 08:19 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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Get your map!Who was born on February 24, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
- George Harrison
British composer, producer and musician.
- Kristin Davis
Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
- Edward James Olmos
Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
- Helen Shaver
Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
- Emmanuelle Riva
French actress on stage, film, and television.
- Alessandro Gassman
Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- James Farentino
American actor (d. 2012).
- Steven Hill
Seattle, washington -- actor.
- Mark Moses
American actor.
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February 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years 2 months old,
or 194 months and 17 days old,
or 845 weeks and 6 days old,
or 5921 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2008?
There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 24, 2008.
February 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 2008:
- Milford Zornes
Milford Zornes was a renowned American watercolor artist.
- Larry Norman
American singer, songwriter, and producer (born in 1947).
- Pier Giorgio Merli
- Pearl Witherington
- Rui Torres
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
- Don Knotts
Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
- Dinah Shore
American entertainer.
- Dennis Weaver
American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
- Johnnie Ray
American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
- Bruce Bennett
American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
- George Gobel
Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
- Ronald Pickup
English actor (b. 1940).
- Conrad Nagel
Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
- Bobby Moore
Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
- Jean Rogers
Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 2008:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
February 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- Adele - Chasing Pavements
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- Kelly Rowland - Work
February 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
- Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
February 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
February 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:
February 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 24, 2008?
On February 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 2008?
On February 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 2008?
On February 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
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 February 2008?
February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.