Friday January 04, 2008

US date format: 1/4/2008, UK date format: 4/1/2008

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 4, 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 Born Standing Up by Steve Martin was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gangland. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Championship Pony or Babysitting Mania.

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 04, 2008 Events

What happened on January 04, 2008?


Historical Events

  • Warner Bros. USA announces that it will cease support for HD DVD video discs on June 1 and will only release high-definition DVDs using Sony's Bluray format. Warner Bros is Hollywood’s largest DVD seller, accounting for around 19% of all sales in the United States.
  • China permits academics to have their own patents
  • Transaven crash: An L-410 Turbolet from Venezuela carrying at least 14 passengers crashes in the vicinity of Los Roques Archipelago.
  • Safety concerns in Mauritania have forced the cancellation of the 2008 Dakar Rally.
  • Officials from North Korea accuse the United States, after an international disarmament accord, of failing to fulfill its promises of humanitarian assistance.
  • Winter storms can cause damage to property, power outages and flight delays in San Francisco.
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What happened on January 04 in history? Find out the list of January 4th major events

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January 04, 2008 Famous Deaths


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January 04, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

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

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January 04, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 04, 2008?


The day of the week was Friday.

January 4th marks the 3rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 362 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on January 04, 2008? Which were the top hits on January 04, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Low
  2. - No Oneyoutube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - When You Believe
  2. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  3. - Bleeding Loveyoutube
  4. - Apologize
  5. - Rule The World

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No Oneyoutube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - Un Buen Perdedor
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies
Sport Games on January 04, 2008

Sport Games on January 04, 2008


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  • Academica - Sp Braga : 3 - 3
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in January 2008?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

Home To Holly Springs by Jan Karon

Home To Holly Springs

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Father Tim's first novel, written by the best-selling author of At Home in Mitford and Somebody Safe with Somebody Good.

Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker

Quiet Strength

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2008 winner of the Retailer's Choice Award! Tony Dungy's words, example, and winning in Super Bowl XLI were a huge hit, especially with millions of people. This was his first win as a coach for African Americans.

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

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This "epic" sequel to The Pillars of the Earth (The Denver Post), is two centuries old. It marks the completion of the Gothic cathedral built by the Kingsbridge residents.

Clapton by Eric Clapton

Clapton

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Eric Clapton's autobiography is a poignant, honest account of his life. He shares it with a remarkable intimacy and candor. Eric Clapton is more than a rock musician, he is an icon and a living example of the history of …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Championship Pony

Championship Pony

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: Destination Software

Babysitting Mania

Babysitting Mania

Platform: Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: iWin, Majesco Entertainment

Lego Batman: The Videogame

Lego Batman: The Videogame

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

8Ball Allstars

8Ball Allstars

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Oxygen Games

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Platform: Nintendo DS, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Activision

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $191.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.95

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 108.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1054 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.11 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the day of the week was Friday.

What zodiac sign is January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.

Who was the US President on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on January 04, 2008?

Famous people died on January 04, 2008 include, Joyce Carlson, Jimmy Nah, Yannis Tamtakos.

What was the number one song in January 04, 2008?

The number one song in the week of January 04, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida in US and When You Believe by Leon Jackson in UK.

What were the top hits on January 04, 2008?

The top hits on January 04, 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.