Sunday December 14, 2008
US date format: 12/14/2008, UK date format: 14/12/2008
It was Sunday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see zodiac on December 14, 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 December people in US were listening to Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce.
Valkyrie, directed by Bryan Singer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008
while The Gate House by Nelson DeMille was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Shift.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Catching Features or Commanders: Attack of the Genos.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2008, at December 14 across the years or at December 2008 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 14, 2008?
Holidays
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
Events
- President George W. Bush makes his fourth and final (planned) trip to Iraq as president and is almost struck by two shoes thrown at him by Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi during a news conference in Baghdad.
- At least 28 people are dead and 22 missing after the ferry ''Maejan'' capsizes in the northern Philippines. (AFP via News Limited)
- A bus crash in Minya, Egypt, kills 57 people. (AP via Google)
- Turkmenistan holds an early parliamentary vote with only candidates from the Democratic Party and associated organizations standing for election. (Reuters)
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Gran Torino
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
Country: United States of America
Ip Man
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka Tung Lam
Country: United States of America
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
Country: United States of America
Frost/Nixon
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
The Reader
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Starring: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Jeanette Hain
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 14, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 R&B songs
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
- T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
Top #5 Latin songs
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
- Ricardo Arjona - Como Duele
- Marco Antonio Solis - No Molestar
- RKM & Ken-Y - Te Regalo Amores
Sport Games on December 14, 2008
Serie A
Italian Football- Fiorentina - Catania : 2 - 0
- Genoa - Atalanta : 1 - 1
- Inter - Chievo : 4 - 2
- Juventus - Milan : 4 - 2
- Palermo - Siena : 2 - 0
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Club Brugge - Standard : 1 - 4
- Roeselare - Anderlecht : 0 - 3
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Hoffenheim - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Augsburg - Aachen : 3 - 1
- Greuther Furth - Ahlen : 3 - 0
- Hansa Rostock - Wehen : 1 - 0
- Munich 1860 - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
- Oberhausen - Mainz : 2 - 1
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Shift
Directed by: Lee Cipolla
Crooked House
Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Secret Millionaire
Directed by: Michael Scott
Closing Time
Directed by: Hans Lietz
Bedtime Stories
Directed by: Adam Shankman
How old am I?
If December 14th, 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 December 2008?
- Time: Photo of Michelle Rhee in a classroom. Insets, from left: Brian Kersey - Pool/Getty Images; PhotoXpr
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11034
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.1025
- Wired: Wired - December, 2008
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Gate House
By: Nelson DeMille
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his classic novel The Gold Coast. When John Sutter's aristocratic wife killed her mafia don lover, John left
Do The Right Thing
By: Mike Huckabee
When Governor Mike Huckabee entered the Republican presidential race, he was the ultimate dark horse, with almost no money, no consultants, and no name recognition beyond Arkansas.
New Moon
By: Stephenie Meyer
Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist.
The Host
By: Stephenie Meyer
The phenomenal #1 bestseller is now a major motion picture: "Startling and addictive. . . . An epic story of love, family, and loyalty." -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.
American Lion
By: Jon Meacham
Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree
Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles
Catching Features
Commanders: Attack of the Genos
Atlantica Online
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
News articles
- A Champion of Wall Street Reaps Benefits In Washington, Senator Charles E. Schumer is beneficiary, advocate and overseer of an industry that is his hometown’s most important business. [..]
- Robert Chandler, 80, a Creator of the ’60 Minutes’ Format, Dies Mr. Chandler was a former CBS executive who played a crucial role in creating the critically acclaimed weekly newsmagazine “60 Minutes.” [..]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 14, 2008?
On December 14, 2008 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is December 14, 2008?
On December 14, 2008 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 14, 2008?
On December 14, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 2008?
On December 14, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 2008?
On December 14, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
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