Friday September 12, 2008: on this day

September 12, 2008 was the 256th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 12, 2008, who was born and died on September 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 12, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 12, 2008?


September 12, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 256th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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September 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 12, 2008:

  • 25 people were killed in the 2008 chatsworth train collision between a metrolink commuter train, and a union pacific freight railroad in los angeles.
  • Aeroflot flight 821 crashes in perm, russia killing all 88 passengers.
  • Churches are attacked in mangalore and southern karnataka, india, leading to christian protests and strong police suppression.ampref name=ampquotanampquotamp
  • After negotiations, president robert mugabe, morgan tsvangirai, and arthur mutambara, opposition leaders, sign a power-sharing agreement, making tsvangirai, the new prime minister, of zimbabwe.
  • Lehman brothers files chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. this is what triggered the global financial crisis.
  • Northwest orient airlines flight 2501 - fifty years ago, the airliner disappeared over lake michigan. it is claimed that human remains were washed ashore by the sea and buried in an unmarked grave.
  • (afp) (bbc mundo) bolivia declares martial law after days of fighting between supporters of the local and national governments. (afp) (bbc mundo).honduran president manuel zelaya warns the incoming u.s. ambassador not to present his credentials as a gesture of solidarity with bolivian and venezuelan governments.
  • After days of fighting between supporters of both the local and national governments, bolivia declared martial law in pando.
  • Honduran president manuel zelaya warns the u.s. ambassador not to present his credentials as a gesture of solidarity with bolivian and venezuela.
  • Over 85,000 british holidaymakers are left stranded abroad after the collapse of xl leisure group, the third-largest tour operator in the united kingdom.
  • Twenty-four people were killed in chatsworth, los angeles, california after a collision between a metrolink passenger rail and a union pacific freight train. the accident also left at least 135 people injured.
  • At least 32 people are killed and 43 injured by a car bomb in dujail, an iraqi shiite community.
  • After objections from other coalition members, the thai people's power party has agreed not to nominate samak sundaravej, the ousted prime minister for thailand, for the position.
  • According to the pakistan army, at least 30 militants have been killed and 2 soldiers were injured in fighting in bajaur in federally administered tribal areas.
  • Malaysian authorities arrest raja petra kamarudin, an editor and prominent blogger activist from malaysia today. she is a sin chew jit poh journalist and teresa kok opposition politician under the internal security act.
  • According to the united states-led coalition, at least 10 militants were killed in combat in afghanistan.
  • Helen clark, new zealand's prime minister, calls for an election on november 8.
  • Chinese authorities claim that kim jong-il, north korean leader, is suffering from irregular convulsions after a stroke that prevented him from attending the 60th anniversary celebrations of his country. chinese authorities fear that his ability to govern for the long-term will be compromised.
  • The constitutional court of spain ruled that the government of basque country cannot call a planned referendum about working towards self-determination, as only the government of spain can call such a vote. however, the basque government stated it would appeal to european court of human rights.
  • The 2008 chatsworth train collision in los angeles between a metrolink commuter train and a union pacific freight train kills 25 people.

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

Stock market quotes on September 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $150.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.73
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.66

Exchange Rates on September 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.92 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0598 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1305 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.838 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 153.5 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - St Pauli : 4 - 1
  • Oberhausen - Ahlen : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Amiens : 2 - 2
  • Brest - Ajaccio : 1 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Guingamp : 1 - 1
  • Clermont - Troyes : 2 - 1
  • Dijon - Montpellier : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hartlepool - Cheltenham : 4 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Piacenza - Livorno : 1 - 1
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September 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Who was born on September 12, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on September 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 12th:

  • Paul Walker
    Paul Walker

    Paul walker was an american actor known for his role in the fast and furious film series.

  • Jennifer Hudson
    Jennifer Hudson

    Jennifer hudson is an american actress and singer known for her powerful vocals and her breakout role in the film dreamgirls, for which she...

  • Mylène Farmer
    Mylène Farmer

    Canadian-french actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Barry White
    Barry White

    American musician.

  • Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum

    Emmy Rossum is a talented actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Shameless'.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • Ian Holm
    Ian Holm

    Versatile British actor known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien.

  • Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano

    Jersey city, new jersey -- actor (finelli boys, fugitive).

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen

    Alfie allen is a british tv actor known for his role as theon greyjoy in the popular tv series game of thrones.

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


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 16 days old,

or 810 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5676 days old,

if you were born on September 12, 2008.

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 12, 2008:

  • David Foster Wallace

    American essayist and author (born 1962).

  • Bob Quinn

    Australian footballer and coach (b. 1915).

  • Simon Hantaï
  • László Novakovszky
  • Camila Ashland
  • Ferenc Velkei

What famous deaths happened on September 12th?

Famous deaths on September 12th:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins

    American actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).

  • Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett

    Actor (sherlock holmes and freddie-my fair lady).

  • Tom Ewell
    Tom Ewell

    American actor and singer.

  • Victor Wong
    Victor Wong

    Chinese-american actor (born 1927).

  • Pavle Ivanović

    Prominent physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Chicago Alden

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

  • Mercia Quinn

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Aronda Nyakairima

    Ugandan general and politician (b. 1959).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 12th

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


Holidays on September 12, 2008:

  • Also see September 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Maryland (United States) - Defenders Day
  • Cape Verde - National Day
  • Ethiopia - National Revolution Day (1974)
  • RC Saints - Holy Name of Mary

Observances on September 12, 2008:

  • United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
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September 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 8th and September 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - Disturbia youtube
  3. - So What youtube
  4. - Forever
  5. - Paper Planes

September 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 2008 was Need U Bad by Jazmine Sullivan, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Need U Bad
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Put On
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Heaven Sent

September 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on September 12, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on September 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - Dame Tu Amor

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September 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 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

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Starring: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp

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

September 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

September 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Silks by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

Silks

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Geoffrey Mason, a defense lawyer, is born from Dick Francis and Felix's son Felix. Mason's true passion is riding his Thoroughbred. Mason's two lives collide after a fellow jockey was accused of murdering

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman

The Mercedes Coffin

By:

Genoa Greeves, a billionaire, believes that the LAPD should solve the 15-year-old execution style murder of Bennett Little, her teacher. This is especially important now that Primo Ekerling, a Hollywood music producer has been murdered in an

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Breaking Dawn

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It was impossible to love the person who was killing your heart. What could you do? How could you flee, or fight when it would cause pain to your loved one? You could give your entire life if you were …

The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams

The Force Unleashed

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"The Sith betray each other." . . . "I'm certain you'll find that out soon enough." The overthrow of Republic is complete.

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

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

Armored Brigade

Armored Brigade

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time tactics

Berlitz English Dictionary

Berlitz English Dictionary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Koch Media

D1GP Arcade

D1GP Arcade

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing, drifting

Publisher: Taito

Lego Batman: The Videogame

Lego Batman: The Videogame

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Armored Core: For Answer

Armored Core: For Answer

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat game

Publisher: JP FromSoftware

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Who was the US President on September 12, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 12, 2008?

On September 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about September 12th?

September 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of September. 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 September 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: yesterday's suicide attack in eastern afghanistan on protesters claimed 68 lives.
  • 2017 - 2016 united states presidential election: hillary clinton publishes what happened, a memoir of her recent presidential campaign. clinton suggested that she might not run for the presidency again in 2020.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: three filipino fishermen were allegedly taken from their trawler by abu sayyaf, a filipino national, off the malaysian island of sabah.

Find out more about September 12th

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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 September 2008?

September 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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