Wednesday January 08, 2020: on this day

January 08, 2020 was the 8th day of the year 2020, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 08, 2020 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 2020, who was born and died on January 08, 2020, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 2020, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Onward, directed by Dan Scanlon), TV series (e.g. The Outsider) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 2020 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 2020?


January 08, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2020 can also be written as 1/8/2020 in the US and as 8/1/2020 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2020 in January 2020 calendar

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January 08, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 2020:

  • Ukraine international airlines flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at tehran imam khomeini international airport; all 176 on board are killed. the plane was shot down by an iranian anti-aircraft missile.

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January 08, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and 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 08, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 2020 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 2020 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 2020 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 January 08, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 06:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 2020.

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Who was born on January 08, 2020?


Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 2020: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 4 years 3 months old,

or 51 months and 8 days old,

or 222 weeks and 6 days old,

or 1560 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 2020.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2020?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 08, 2020.

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January 08, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 2020:

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Buck Henry

    Buck Henry was an American journalist known for his work in investigative journalism.

  • Pat Dalton

    Australian footballer (b. 1942).

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Amarys Galilei

    Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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January 08, 2020: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 2020:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.

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January 08, 2020: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 2020 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Onward

Onward

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Dan Scanlon

Starring: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

Country: United States of America

Dolittle

Dolittle

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Stephen Gaghan

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Grudge

The Grudge

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Nicolas Pesce

Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Lin Shaye, Betty Gilpin, Demian Bichir, John Cho, William Sadler, Jacki Weaver

Country: United States of America

The Hunt

The Hunt

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Craig Zobel

Starring: Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Emma Roberts

Country: United States of America

Disturbing the Peace

Disturbing the Peace

Release year: 2020

Directed by: York Alec Shackleton

Starring: Guy Pearce, Devon Sawa, Barbie Blank, Michael Bellisario

January 08, 2020: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 2020 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Outsider

The Outsider

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Brian A. Miller

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Helvetica

Helvetica

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Gary Hustwit

Reprisal

Reprisal

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Brian A Miller

Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told

Release year: 2019

January 08, 2020: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 2020 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness

All Souls Trilogy

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It contains "A Discovery of Witches", "Shadow of Night", and "The Book of Life".

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

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Unexpected friendship between a boy and his animal friends

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball

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Youth: Greg Heffley's family questions if they made a good decision to renovate their home.

Dog Man: Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man: Fetch-22

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Youth: Petey and Dog Man must team up to save Li'l Petey. This is the eighth series.

The Guardians by John Grisham

The Guardians

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Cullen Post attempts to exonerate Quincy Miller in the death of a young attorney

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Who was the US President on January 08, 2020?

On January 08, 2020 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 2020?

On January 08, 2020 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 2020?

On January 08, 2020 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What happened in 2020?

2020 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict.
  • Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport; all 176 on board are killed. The plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile.
  • Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.

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What was the calendar for January 2020?

January 2020 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2020 calendar looked like.