Sunday July 13, 2008
US date format: 7/13/2008, UK date format: 13/7/2008
It was Sunday, under the sign of Cancer (see zodiac on July 13, 2008). The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
In that special week of July people in US were listening to I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry.
Step Brothers, directed by Adam McKay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008
while The Last Oracle by James Rollins was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Under One Roof.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bratz Girlz Really Rock or The Incredible Hulk.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2008, at July 13 across the years or at July 2008 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 13, 2008?
Holidays
- Mongolia - Naadam Holiday, 3rd day
- Bah�'f Faith - Feast of K�lim�t (Words) - First day of the seventh month of the Bah�'f Calendar
- Bon Festival - Buddhist festival to honor the dead (East Japan)
- Kiribati - Independence Day, 2nd day (not a holiday)
Events
- US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson unveils an emergency plan to save Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, mortgage holders of US$5.2 trillion.
- The Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert states that Israel has agreed to swap five prisoners with Hezbollah to provide the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in 2006. (AFP via Google News)
- A suicide bomber blows himself up next to a police patrol in Orūzgān Province of Afghanistan killing at least 18 people. (AP via Google News)
- Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day 2008 celebrations. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Famous Deaths
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Dark Knight
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Country: United States of America
Changeling
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith
Country: United States of America
Ponyo
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Tomoko Yamaguchi
Kung Fu Panda
Directed by: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
Starring: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Country: United States of America
Synecdoche, New York
Directed by: Charlie Kaufman
Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 13, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 R&B songs
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Chris Brown - Take You Down
Top #5 Latin songs
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
- Los Rieleros del Norte - A Punto De Llorar
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Moon Machines
Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Under One Roof
Directed by: Todd Wilson
The Inbetweeners
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Greensburg
Sekirei
How old am I?
If July 13th, 2008 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 2008?
- Time: An American flag pin. Inset: Zalmai for TIME
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10981
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.1001
- Wired: Wired - July, 2008
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Last Oracle
By: James Rollins
In Washington, D.C., a homeless man takes an assassin's bullet and dies in Commander Gray Pierce's arms. A bloody coin clutched in the dead man's hand--an ancient relic that can be
Big Russ And Me
By: Tim Russert
"The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get. Hardly a day goes by when I don’t remember something that Big Russ taught me."
Audition
By: Barbara Walters
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe most important woman in the history of television journalism gives us her inspiring and riveting memoir. After more than fifty years of interviewing heads of state, world leaders, movie stars, criminals, murderers, inspirational figures, and celebrities of …
America America
By: Ethan Canin
In the early 1970s, Corey Sifter, the son of working-class parents, becomes a yard boy on the grand estate of the powerful Metarey family.
The Last Lecture
By: Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Coded Soul: Uketsugareshi Idea
Lego Batman: The Videogame
Conflict: Denied Ops
Bratz Girlz Really Rock
The Incredible Hulk
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
News articles
- Protected by Washington, Companies Ballooned Helped along by robust lobbying efforts, the imperiled companies resisted stronger oversight as they expanded. [..]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 13, 2008?
On July 13, 2008 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is July 13, 2008?
On July 13, 2008 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 13, 2008?
On July 13, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 2008?
On July 13, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 13, 2008?
On July 13, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on July 13, 2008?
Famous people died on July 13, 2008 include, Bronis?aw Geremek.
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