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US date format: 1/1/2008, UK date format: 1/1/2008
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 1, 2008).
The number one song in US was Low by Flo Rida. When You Believe by Leon Jackson was #1 song in the UK.
In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Gangland. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Auditorium or Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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January 01, 2008 Events
What happened on January 01, 2008?
Historical Events
- Officially adopting the Euro currency, Malta and Cyprus become the fourteenth and 15th Eurozone members.
- After a year of unprecedented violence, the Taliban are threatening to intensify their attacks on Afghanistan.
- Conflict between Fatah and Hamas: Reports indicate that at least eight people were killed in factional fighting in Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
- Fifty people were fleeing violence in Eldoret after the disputed presidential elections when they were killed in an arson attack at a church.
- John Granville, a US Diplomat, was killed while working for the United States Agency for International Development.
- Thiyagarajah Mahaswaran, a minor Sri Lankan Tamil parliamentarian is gunned down at a Hindu temple near Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- See more
See also
What happened on January 01 in history? Find out the list of January 1st major events
What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008
January 01, 2008 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 01, 2008?
son of Joseph Bonanno (Born 1932).
Union minister of India (Born 1919).
American photographer (Born 1919).
Irish actor (Born 1949).
Other January 1st famous deaths
British homicide; charged with 11 murders, nine of them with his wife, Rosemary.
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Cuban-American actor (Joker - Batman, Falcon Crest), dies at age 86 from bronchitis and pneumonia (born 1907).
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American actress who reached the peak of her acclaim in the 1943 stage production, "Voice of the Turtle.
German actor who made his debut in "Der Ammenkonig" in 1935.
January 01, 2008 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
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
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
January 01, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 01, 2008?
The day of the week was Tuesday.
January 1st marks the 0th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.
There are 365 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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In Bruges
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington
Country: United States of America
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Cloverfield
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Country: United States of America
The Wackness
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 01, 2008? Which were the top hits on January 01, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Flo Rida - Low
- Alicia Keys - No One
- Timbaland - Apologize
- Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
- Fergie - Clumsy
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Leon Jackson - When You Believe
- Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Timbaland featuring One Republic - Apologize
- Take That - Rule The World
Top #5 R&B songs
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- Alicia Keys - No One
- Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
- Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
- K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies
Sport Games on January 01, 2008
Championship
Football (United Kingdom)- Blackpool - Burnley : 3 - 0
- Bristol City - Coventry : 2 - 1
- Cardiff - Plymouth : 1 - 0
- Charlton - Colchester : 1 - 2
- Crystal Palace - Norwich : 1 - 1
Conference
Football (United Kingdom)- Aldershot - Woking : 2 - 1
- Burton - Stafford Rangers : 2 - 1
- Crawley Town - Oxford : 2 - 0
- Droylsden - York : 3 - 4
- Ebbsfleet - Grays : 4 - 1
League 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Brighton - Bournemouth : 3 - 2
- Carlisle - Hartlepool : 4 - 2
- Crewe - Tranmere : 4 - 3
- Leeds - Oldham : 1 - 3
- Leyton Orient - Gillingham : 0 - 0
League 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Accrington - Bradford : 0 - 2
- Chester - Grimsby : 0 - 2
- Chesterfield - Wrexham : 2 - 1
- Dag and Red - Brentford : 1 - 2
- Hereford - Notts County : 0 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Fight Quest
Release year: 2007
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2008?
- Time: Extreme close up shot of Vladimir Putin
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10880
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.971972
- Wired: Wired - January, 2008
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Darkest Evening Of The Year
By: Dean Koontz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who will stand by you in your darkest hour? Amy Redwing has dedicated her entire life to rescue dogs. She has a unique bond with Nickie, a golden retriever she saved in the most difficult encounter …
Book of the Dead
By: Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta has a new private forensic pathology business in Charleston, South Carolina. In this sensational #1 New York Times Bestseller, Dr. Kay Scarpetta's fresh start brings a string of shocking and terrifying murders.
The Choice
By: Nicholas Sparks
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicholas sparks uses his extraordinary talents to tell a story about love lost and found, and the choices that we hope to never have to make.
Playing for Pizza
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Rick Dockery is the third-string quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. To the delight and dismay almost everyone, Rick actually participates in the AFC Championship game.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Auditorium
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts
Civilization IV: Colonization
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 111.64 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.992 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1329 CHF
- 1 EUR = 162.87 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7343 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 01, 2008?
On January 01, 2008 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is January 01, 2008?
On January 01, 2008 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 01, 2008?
On January 01, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2008?
On January 01, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 2008?
On January 01, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 01, 2008?
Famous people died on January 01, 2008 include, Salvatore Bonanno, Pratap Chandra Chunder, Harold Corsini.
What was the number one song in January 01, 2008?
The number one song in the week of January 01, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida in US and When You Believe by Leon Jackson in UK.
What were the top hits on January 01, 2008?
The top hits on January 01, 2008 were Low by Flo Rida, No One by Alicia Keys, Apologize by Timbaland in US and When You Believe by Leon Jackson, Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tellem, Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis in UK.
