Tuesday December 09, 2008: on this day

December 09, 2008 was the 344th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 09, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 09, 2008, who was born and died on December 09, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. The Shift) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 09, 2008?


December 09, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 344th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2008 can also be written as 12/9/2008 in the US and as 9/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 09, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 2008:

  • Federal officials have arrested rod blagojevich (the governor of illinois) for various alleged offenses, including trying to sell the united states senate seat that president-elect barack obama had vacated.
  • Federal bureau of investigation agents arrest rod blagojevich, democratic illinois governor, at his chicago residence amid allegations of corruption.
  • As a result of 2008's irish pork crisis, nearly 1,400 people have been laid off in republic of ireland.
  • Sony corporation plans to eliminate 8,000 jobs and close 10 percent of its manufacturing facilities.
  • In nairobi, kenya, united nations-mediated peace negotiations begin between the government of the democratic republic of the congo (gcd) and the national congress for the defence of the people (ncp).
  • Canadian member of parliament bob rae announced his withdrawal from the liberal party's leadership campaign. he left the position (and that as leader of opposition) open for fellow mp michael ignatieff.
  • Vlado buckovski, former prime minister of the republic of macedonia, is sentenced for power abuse and will spend three and a quarter years in prison.
  • Governor of illinois rod blagojevich is arrested by federal officials for crimes including attempting to sell the u.s. senate seat being vacated by president-elect barack obama.

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December 09, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 09, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $98.39
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.62
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.28
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.82

Exchange Rates on December 09, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 92.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2632 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.205 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.874 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 119.08 JPY

December 09, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Burnley - Cardiff : 2 - 2
  • Charlton - Coventry : 1 - 2
  • Nott'm Forest - Sheffield United : 0 - 1
  • Plymouth - Birmingham : 0 - 1
  • Preston - Doncaster : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barrow - Altrincham : 2 - 2
  • Burton - Cambridge : 3 - 1
  • Eastbourne Borough - Torquay : 4 - 2
  • Ebbsfleet - Forest Green : 0 - 1
  • Histon - York : 1 - 1
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December 09, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and 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.

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December 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 9th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 09, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 2008 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 December 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 04:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 2008.

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Who was born on December 09, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

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December 09, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 19 days old,

or 798 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5588 days old,

if you were born on December 09, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2008?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 09, 2008.

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December 09, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 2008:

  • Nola Ochs

    American educator who became the oldest college graduate at the age of 95.

  • Ibrahim Dossey

    Ghanaian footballer (born 1972).

  • Yury Glazkov

    Russian general, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1939).

  • José María Larrauri Lafuente
  • Karl Ferdinand Werner
  • Giuseppe Botta
  • Dražan Jerković
  • Jurij Nikolaevič Glazkov
  • Alicia Aller
  • Juan Jesús León

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Rose Payne

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the composition of stars.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th

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December 09, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 2008:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 2008:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
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December 09, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 09, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - If I Were A Boy
  4. - Whatever You Like youtube
  5. - Just Dance

December 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 09, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Miss Independent
  4. - Bust Your Windows
  5. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed

December 09, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 09, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 09, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 09, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Lloro Por Ti
  3. - Como Duele
  4. - No Molestar
  5. - Te Regalo Amores

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December 09, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Valkyrie

Valkyrie

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Starring: Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, Carice van Houten, Kenneth Branagh

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

December 09, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 2008 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 Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

Crooked House

Crooked House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

December 09, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Just After Sunset

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Stephen King, an international bestseller, has published more than 50 books and dozens of #1 New York Times bestsellers. He also made many memorable movies. This collection includes a remarkable selection of short stories.

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country

By:

Alex Cross chases the most vicious killer he has ever seen, to a land full of terror and back. This is the most horrific crime scene Alex Cross has ever witnessed. Then, more murders, each one more brutal, follow.

Why We Suck by Denis Leary

Why We Suck

By:

The New York Times Bestseller Denis Leary is one of America's most innovative and biting comic humorists. He takes on all the politicians and celebrities who have sucked in public.

Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

Do The Right Thing

By:

Mike Huckabee was the ultimate dark horse when he entered the Republican presidential race. He had almost no money, no advisors, and little recognition outside of Arkansas.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

December 09, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aoi Shiro

Aoi Shiro

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: visual novel, adventure, yuri

Ben 10: Alien Force

Ben 10: Alien Force

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: LucasArts THQ Wireless (iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage) Activision (Japanese version)

Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Platform: Mobile phone, iPod, N-Gage, Windows, Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Breakout clone

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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Who was the US President on December 09, 2008?

On December 09, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 2008?

On December 09, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 2008?

On December 09, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for December 2008?

December 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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