Friday October 19, 2007: on this day

About October 19th, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: Philippines. Glorietta 2 in Makati was rocked by a bomb blast. The explosion left 11 people dead and more than 100 injured.
  • Day of the week: October 19th, 2007 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: John Le Carre, Trey Parker
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • #1 UK song: About You Now by Sugababes
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

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What day of the week was October 19, 2007?


October 19, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2007 can also be written as 10/19/2007 in the US and as 19/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 19, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 2007:

  • Philippines. glorietta 2 in makati was rocked by a bomb blast. the explosion left 11 people dead and more than 100 injured.
  • In lisbon, eu leaders agreed that the ampquotevroampquot transcription (evro) would be used in bulgarian translations for the euro in official eu documents.
  • The dow jones industrial average fell 369.1 points or 2.7% on the 20th anniversary black monday.
  • James d. watson was awarded the nobel prize in 1962 for deciphering dna's double-helix. he apologized for comments that suggested blacks aren't as smart as whites.
  • Six people are killed by storms in washington and the midwestern united states.
  • In connection with the 2005 killing of 24 civilians at haditha, two us marines and a battalion commander will be brought before a court martial.
  • As the volcano threatens erupt, thousands flee from java villages near mount kelud.
  • Following an investigation into an incident in which live nuclear warheads were transported on a b52 bomber, from minot air force base (north dakota) to barksdale air force base (louisiana), four united states air force officers have been relieved of their command.
  • 2007 karachi bombings. 136 people were killed and 387 others injured.
  • Eight civilians are killed in an explosion at glorietta mall, makati city (philippines)jee ann de gracia was one the eleven victims of the bombing.
  • A ship that was carrying more than 31 people sinks off sulawesi, indonesia.
  • After an international manhunt, christopher paul neil, a suspected canadian child molester, was arrested in thailand.
  • The premiere of the comebacks, a movie by wedding crashers' producers
  • Due to lack of funds and support, sam brownback, senator from kansas, withdraws from the 2008 united states presidential election.
  • Gordon brown, the british prime minister, says tony blair, his predecessor, would make a great candidate to be the first president of european council. this is after eu leaders have agreed on a new reform treaty.
  • After last-minute concessions to italy, poland and bulgaria, the leaders of the european union agree on the lisbon treaty.

October 19, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 19, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 19, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $174.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.98

Exchange Rates on October 19, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 114.51 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9668 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1663 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.5083 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 163.79 JPY

October 19, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Duisburg : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hoffenheim - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 0
  • Offenbach - Koblenz : 1 - 1
  • Osnabruck - Aachen : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Boulogne : 4 - 0
  • Brest - Ajaccio : 0 - 1
  • Chateauroux - Sedan : 1 - 1
  • Clermont - Angers : 2 - 0
  • Grenoble - Guingamp : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Macclesfield : 3 - 2

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October 19, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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October 19, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 2007 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 2007 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 19, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 2007.

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Who was born on October 19, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on October 19, 2007?


Someone born on October 19, 2007 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 17 days old,

or 867 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6074 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 2007?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 2007?

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October 19, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 2007:

  • Michael Maidens

    Hartlepool united's english footballer (born 1987).

  • Winifred Asprey

    American computer scientist and mathematician (d. 2007).

  • Jan Wolkers

    Dutch post-war author, sculptor, and painter.

  • Randall Forsberg

    American nuclear freeze advocate (d.2007).

  • Hubert Durand-Chastel

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

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October 19, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 2007:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 19, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Gimme More
  4. - Apologize
  5. - The Way I Are

October 19, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 19, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - About You Now
  2. - Let Me Think About It
  3. - Valerie
  4. - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
  5. - Ayo Technology

October 19, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 2007 was Bed by J. Holiday, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 19, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bed
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Until The End Of Time
  4. - Shawty
  5. - Let It Go

October 19, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 19, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 19, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 19, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Mi Corazoncito
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - No Te Veo
  5. - Basto

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October 19, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Superbad

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Greg Mottola

Starring: Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

October 19, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Saving Grace

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Nigel Cole

October 19, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bridge Of Sighs by Richard Russo

Bridge Of Sighs

By:

Louis Charles Lynch, also known as Lucy, is sixty-years old. He has lived in Thomaston for his entire life.

I Am America (and So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert

I Am America (and So Can You!)

By:

I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOURSELF!) Stephen Colbert's attempt at tying his brain to hardback books. Stephen Colbert explains in plain conversational language (with the occasional grunt or whistle) his view on the most pressing issues of culture: Faith …

The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence

By:

The Age Of Turbulence represents Alan Greenspan’s unrivalled reckoning with the current financial world. It is a result of his personal experiences in the command center of the global economy for longer periods and with greater impact than any other …

Power To The People by Laura Ingraham

Power To The People

By:

Ingraham, author and radio personality (Shut up and Sing), calls for the American people to reclaim the phrase "Power to the People", which was stolen from anti-establishment organizations.

The Orc King by R. A. Salvatore

The Orc King

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Drizzt is back and faces a world that has changed forever! An uneasy peace between the dwarves from Mithral Hall, and the orcs in the newly established Kingdom Of Many-Arrows won't last.

October 19, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Project Gotham Racing 4

Project Gotham Racing 4

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Disney Interactive Ubisoft

Armageddon Empires

Armageddon Empires

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Cryptic Comet

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X); Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (iOS, Android)

Chocolatier

Chocolatier

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS

Genre: Business simulation, action

Publisher: PlayFirst

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Who was the US President on October 19, 2007?

On October 19, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 2007?

On October 19, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 2007?

On October 19, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for October 2007?

October 2007 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.

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