Thursday December 04, 2008: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 12/4/2008, UK date format: 4/12/2008

December 4th, 2008 was the 339th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Sagittarius. The day of the week was Thursday.

The number one song in US was Live Your Life by T.I..

Seven Pounds, directed by Gabriele Muccino, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Closing Time. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb or Commanders: Attack of the Genos.

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.

You can also have a look at December 04 across the years or at December 2008 calendar.

December 04, 2008 Events

What happened on December 04, 2008?

Historical Events

The Iraq Presidency Council approved a security agreement with the United States. It requires that U.S. troops withdraw from Iraqi cities by mid-2009 and leave by the end 2011.
Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia, says Russia could be forced to cut gas supplies for Ukraine if it doesn't comply with the agreementsampquot regarding payment for gas consumed.
Following a dispute over the veto of an abortion decriminalization bill, Tabare Vazquez is the President of Uruguay.
The Argentine National Congress approves Aerolineas Argentinas' seizure.
Three decades after his death, the body of Mohammed Daoud Khan, the first President of Afghanistan, has been identified.
2008 Canadian Parliamentary dispute: At Prime Minister Stephen Harper's request, Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean prorogues parliament until January 26, 2009 to avoid a motion of confidence by a coalition of opposition parties.

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December 04, 2008 Famous Birthdays

Other December 4th famous birthdays

Jay-Z
Tyra Banks
American television personality and former supermodel.
Jeff Bridges
American actor, Beau Bridges is the younger brother to Beau Bridges.
Marisa Tomei
Movie Actress.

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How old am I?

If December 04, 2008 is your birthday you are 14 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 04.

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December 04, 2008 Famous Deaths

Who died on December 04, 2008?

Other December 4th famous deaths

Frank Zappa
American musician.
Benjamin Britten
British composer and foremost authority on opera who revived interest through his 1945 "Peter Grimes" and other works, as well as...
Gloria Lasso
French-born Spanish singer (d. 2005).
Richard Todd
Ireland -- Actor (Dorian Gray and Assassin Yangtse Incident).

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December 04, 2008 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

Who should a Sagittarius marry?

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rat

Element: Earth

Rat personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in December 04, 2008 reveal something about your future ? Find out

December 04, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 04, 2008?

The day of the week was Thursday.

December 4th marks the 338th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 27 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

December 2008 calendar

December	2008
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

December 04, 2008 Holidays and Observances

What is special on December 04, 2008?

Holidays

Roman festivals - secret ceremonies in honor of Bona Dea
R.C. Saints - Saint John of Damascus: optional memorial; also Saint Barbara
Santerfa, Lukumf - Day of Shango
International Hug Day. See Also: January 21st, National Hugging Day
Navy Day in India

Observances

International Day of Banks

Music charts

What was the number one song on December 04, 2008? Which were the top hits on December 04, 2008?
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