Wednesday June 11, 2008

US date format: 6/11/2008, UK date format: 11/6/2008

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on June 11, 2008).

The number one song in US was Lollipop by Lil Wayne.

The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Invincible by Troy Denning was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Moon Machines. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Age of Conan: Unchained or Boogie Bunnies.

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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June 11, 2008 Events

What happened on June 11, 2008?


Historical Events

  • Kosovo adopts "Europe", a national anthem composed by Mendi Menxhiqi. It is not sung in any language in order to not offend the newly independent state of Serbia.
  • The United States Food and Drug Administration received 167 reports of Salmonellosis cases from eating contaminated tomatoes in 17 states, with New Mexico and Texas being the most affected.
  • NASA launches Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, (GLAST), from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
  • June 2008 tornado outbreak sequence. A tornado at Little Sioux Scout Ranch, Iowa kills four Boy Scouts.
  • Cuba has a wage system that pays workers according to their productivity, rather than everyone working in the same job earning the same amount.
  • Today's vote in the United States House of Representatives is on whether Articles of Impeachment against George W. Bush, introduced Monday evening by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, should be referred to a committee.
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What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008

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June 11, 2008 Famous Deaths


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June 11, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Gemini

Gemini personality

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

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June 11, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 11, 2008?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

June 11th marks the 162nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 203 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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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

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Guillermo del Toro

Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Alexander

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on June 11, 2008? Which were the top hits on June 11, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bleeding Loveyoutube
  3. - Viva La Vidayoutube
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - I Kissed A Girl

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  3. - Heaven Sent
  4. - Take You Down
  5. - I Luv Your Girl

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - A Punto De Llorar
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

TV Series

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

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Release year: 2008

Directed by: various

Drive Thru New Zealand

Drive Thru New Zealand

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Greg Browning

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

Magazine Covers

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

Books

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Invincible by Troy Denning

Invincible

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A war cannot last forever. The endgame is now, after a long, punishing battle between defiant champions from the New Jedi Or and the juggernaut known as the Galactic Alliance.

Shadow Of Power by Steve Martini

Shadow Of Power

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New York Times bestseller Steve Martini, master of suspense, returns to ensnare defense attorney Paul Madriani in an intricate web of terror and murder being spun in the shadows America's most sacred.

The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen

The Downhill Lie

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Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author, wisely gave up golfing in 1973. However, some dreams never die. As the years went by and the memories of hooks and slices faded, it became clear that there was still something more.

Audition by Barbara Walters

Audition

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Barbara Walters is the #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER. After fifty years of interviewing world leaders, celebrities, criminals and murderers, as well as movie stars, heads of state, politicians, and inspirational figures, Barbara Walters turned her gift of examination …

Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall

Stolen Innocence

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"Both creepy...and quite moving."--New York Times Book Review"Wall's story couldn't be more timely."--PeopleStolen Innocence is the gripping New York Times bestselling memoir of Elissa Wall, the courageous former member of Utah's

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Age of Conan: Unchained

Age of Conan: Unchained

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Funcom Eidos Interactive

Boogie Bunnies

Boogie Bunnies

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PC

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Sierra Online

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Bruiser and Scratch

Bruiser and Scratch

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Puzzle/Adventure

Publisher: Steel Penny Games

Avalon Code

Avalon Code

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing game

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $184.34
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.90

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 106.82 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0196 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.031 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9185 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 166.19 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on June 11, 2008?

On June 11, 2008 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is June 11, 2008?

On June 11, 2008 the zodiac sign was Gemini.

Who was the US President on June 11, 2008?

On June 11, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 2008?

On June 11, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 11, 2008?

On June 11, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on June 11, 2008?

Famous people died on June 11, 2008 include, Vo Van Kiet, Miroslav Dvorak, Jean Desailly.