Friday December 12, 2008: on this day

December 12, 2008 was the 347th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 2008, who was born and died on December 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 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 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 2008?


December 12, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 2008:

  • Bernard madoff, former chairman of nasdaq stock exchange, is being charged with running a ponzi scheme worth $50 billion. this case is one of the most serious fraud cases in history.
  • Two explosions in afghanistan kill four royal marines.
  • 2008 russian financial crisis: andrei klepach, russian deputy economics minister, claims that russia could face at least two-quarters of its economic decline in future.
  • The united nations security council found that rwanda and the democratic republic of the congo use child soldiers in proxy war fighting.
  • Global financial crisis 2008: the u.s. senate rejects a $14 billion bailout for u.s. automakers. this raises the possibility of an industry collapse, sending asian markets reeling and raising fears that it could worsen the recession.

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December 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.04
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $92.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.60
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.68

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 91.09 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2481 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1781 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.843 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 121.79 JPY

December 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Mechelen - Germinal : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Frankfurt FSV - St Pauli : 1 - 0
  • Koblenz - Ingolstadt : 0 - 1
  • Osnabruck - Duisburg : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Milton Keynes Dons : 2 - 4
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December 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Who was born on December 12, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 16 days old,

or 797 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5585 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2008?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 2008.

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December 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2008:

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Nehan Singh

    Indian politician who played a key role in the independence movement.

  • Avery Dulles

    Avery Dulles was an American Jesuit priest and theologian who served as a cardinal of the Catholic Church.

  • Kyriakos Papadopoulos

    Former President of Cyprus.

  • Tassos Papadopoulos

    Cypriot politician and lawyer 5th president of cyprus (d.2008).

  • Carlton Gajdusek

    Nobel laureate known for his work on slow virus infections.

  • Daniel Carleton Gajdusek
  • Sigitas Geda
  • Prince Lasha
  • Maksym Pašajev
  • Jean-Claude Bercq
  • Charles Van Johnson
  • Amalia Solórzano

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

  • Jack Cassidy
    Jack Cassidy

    American actor and singer (d. 1976).

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December 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 2008:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 2008:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

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Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

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.

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Just After Sunset

By:

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.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn

Extreme Measures

By:

The thriller featuring counterterrorism hero Mitch Rapp, #1 New York Times bestseller author Vince Flynn is pulse-pounding. He wage war against a new enemy using the help of a

December 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

8Ball Allstars

8Ball Allstars

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Oxygen Games

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Play THQ

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Platform: Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable,[1] iOS, Android

Genre: Adventure game Visual novel

Publisher: Sega (Wii) Spike (PS3/PSP/iOS)

Barnyard Blast: Swine of the Night

Barnyard Blast: Swine of the Night

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Vintage-style action shooter

Publisher: NA DSI Games; EU Bigben Interactive, Neko Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 12, 2008?

On December 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2008?

On December 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 2008?

On December 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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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