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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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See also
What happened on January 04 in history? Find out the list of January 4th major events
What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008
January 04, 2008 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 04, 2008?
American artist (Born 1923).
Singaporan comedian and actor (Born 1968).
Greek political activist (Born 1908).
Nicaraguan print editor (Born 1932).
Other January 4th famous deaths
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French writer, an essayist, novelist and dramatist.
Scottish musician, a folk and pop singer, guitarist and songwriter.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
British-American novelist, essayist, screenwriter and playwright.
Tunisian vegetable vendor and activist (Born 1984).
January 04, 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 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
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 04, 2008? Which were the top hits on January 04, 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 04, 2008
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Academica - Sp Braga : 3 - 3
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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Born Standing Up
By: Steve Martin
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
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
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
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
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
Babysitting Mania
Lego Batman: The Videogame
8Ball Allstars
Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style
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.
