Tuesday October 23, 2007: on this day

About October 23rd, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches on mission STS-120.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 2007 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Emilia Clarke, Ryan Reynolds
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #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

More about October 23rd, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on October 23rd, 2007.

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What day of the week was October 23, 2007?


October 23, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2007 can also be written as 10/23/2007 in the US and as 23/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 23, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2007:

  • Space shuttle discovery successfully launches on mission sts-120.
  • After evacuation of the rig, a powerful cold front causes the usumacinta jackup to collide with kab 101. this results in 22 deaths and drownings.
  • Over proposals to eliminate term limits in the presidency, thousands of venezuelan students clashed with supporters of president hugo chavez and riot police.
  • An argentine court has initiated legal proceedings against fernando de la rua, former president, for failing to prevent five deaths during the december 2001 riots that occurred at the height of the 1999-2002 financial crisis.
  • Space shuttle discovery successfully launches from kennedy space center, florida in the united states. the shuttle was carrying both the sts120 crew and the harmony module on an assembly mission towards the international space station.
  • After voters approved constitutional amendments in a referendum, the president of kyrgyz kurmanbek bakiyev signed a decree dissolving parliament. this was to increase his control.
  • Shaukat aziz, pakistan's prime minister, rejects foreign experts' demands for an investigation into the recent suicide bombings in karachi.
  • The european court of justice rules in favor of germany's volkswagen law, opening the door for porsche to acquire volkswagen.
  • Carrie underwood has released her second album, titled "carnival ride",
  • President george w. bush declares an "emergency" in california, and authorizes the federal emergency management agency to coordinate relief.
  • Due to wildfires, more than 1,000,000 people have to evacuate southern california.
  • Over 1,300 houses were destroyed, including 1,000 in san diego county alone.
  • Five people are killed by fires.
  • After six days in prison, idris osman from somalia's world food programme, is released by the government.
  • Nike buys umbro, a uk sportswear company, for ps285 million
  • According to a united states government report, the department of state cannot account for $1.2 billion of funding dyncorp international received to train iraqi officers.
  • California wildfires october 2007:: president george w. bush declares an "emergency" in california and authorizes the federal emergency management agency to coordinate relief. (reuters) more than 1,000,000 people have been forced to evacuate southern california because of the wildfires. (ap) more than 1,300 homes have been destroyed, including 1,000 in san diego county alone. the death toll from fires has risen to five.
  • A storm causes the mexican kab 101 oil platform to collide with a wellhead, leading to the death and drowning of 22 people during rescue operations after evacuation of the platform.

October 23, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 23, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $188.56
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.26
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.78

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 114.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9655 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1728 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.502 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 163.56 JPY

October 23, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Burnley - Norwich : 2 - 1
  • Charlton - Plymouth : 1 - 2
  • Coventry - Watford : 0 - 3
  • Crystal Palace - Stoke : 1 - 3
  • Ipswich - Colchester : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Brescia - Mantova : 0 - 3

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October 23, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

95%

The moon phase on October 23, 2007 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 05:13 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 23, 2007?


Famous people born on October 23, 2007:

  • Hello Kylie

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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How old is someone born on October 23, 2007?


Someone born on October 23, 2007 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 13 days old,

or 867 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6070 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 23, 2007?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2007?

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October 23, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2007:

  • Lim Goh Tong

    Founder of Genting Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates.

  • John Ilhan

    Turkish-australian businessman, founded crazy john's (b. 1965).

  • Orlando Pucci
  • Ursula Vaughan Williams
  • Gianni Guadalupi
  • Pär Bengtsson
  • Charles Borromel
  • Charlie McCully

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

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October 23, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 2007:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - No One youtube
  5. - Bubbly

October 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. 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 23, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2007 was No One by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 23, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. 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 23, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 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

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

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

Country: United States of America

Gardens of the Night

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Damian Harris

Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold

Country: United States of America

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Mark Waters

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

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Release year: 2007

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart Woods

Shoot Him If He Runs

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Holly Barker and Stone Barrington pursue a master spy/murderer in a tropical paradise getting hotter every minute...Teddy Fay is the rogue agent that was last seen fleeing from an imploding building

The Coldest Winter by David Halberstam

The Coldest Winter

By:

"In a grand gesture, Mr. Halberstam brought the war home in remembrance and reclamation. The New York Times David Halberstam's thrilling and magisterial The Best and the Brilliant was the

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

If Democrats Had Any Brains by Ann Coulter

If Democrats Had Any Brains

By:

"Uttering lines which send liberals into paralysms, also known as "citing facts", is the spice to life. I can see the hot spittle coming out of their mouths and the

Dead Heat by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

Dead Heat

By:

Following Under Orders,?Francis proves again that he is a master. Wow.? (BOOKLIST.)Max Moreton is a rising culinary superstar?until

October 23, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure, visual novel

Publisher: Capcom

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Disney Interactive Ubisoft

Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun

Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun

Platform: Windows Wii

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-Person shooter

Bazooka Cafe

Bazooka Cafe

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Life simulation/Erotic

Publisher: G-Collections

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 2007?

On October 23, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 2007?

On October 23, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2007?

On October 23, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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.

Discover how October 2007 calendar looked like.

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