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December 15, 2008 was the 350th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 15, 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 15, 2008, who was born and died on December 15, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Sex Ed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 2008?
- December 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- December 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 2008?
- December 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 2008?
What day of the week was December 15, 2008?
December 15, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 2008 can also be written as 12/15/2008 in the US and as 15/12/2008 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 2008:
- Montenegro submits its official application to the european union to nicolas sarkozy (current eu council president), hoping to be granted candidate status in 2009.
- Abhisit vejjajiva of democrat party is elected the new prime minister by the house of representatives of thailand.
- After an ice storm, hundreds of thousands of homes in new hampshire, massachusetts, new york and new york are without power.
- Israel frees 224 palestinian prisoners from prison
- Anthony pellicano was sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal wiretapping.
- The capital of marshall islands, majuro is flooded by high tides. 300 people had to be evacuated.
- President of romania traian basescu nominated emil boc, president and ceo of the democratic liberal party as prime minister.
December 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 15, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.32
- Apple AAPL: opens at $95.99
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.34
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.51
Exchange Rates on December 15, 2008:
- 1 USD = 90.64 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2331 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1594 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.849 CNY
- 1 EUR = 124.04 JPY
December 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Kaiserslautern - Freiburg : 2 - 0
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Charlton - Derby : 2 - 2
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Motherwell - Kilmarnock : 0 - 2
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Sassuolo - Ancona : 1 - 0
December 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 10:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.
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Who was born on December 15, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 4 months old,
or 184 months and 10 days old,
or 801 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5610 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 2008?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 15, 2008.
December 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 2008:
- Orvile Dunlop
Canadian journalist and author.
- Davey Graham
Davey Graham was a British journalist and influential figure in the folk music scene.
- Merritt Clifton
American poet and animal rights activist.
- Alva Fisher
Alva Fisher was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to early computing systems.
- León Febres Cordero
Ecuadorian engineer and politician, 46th president of ecuador (b. 1931).
- Arvid Havnås
- Carlo Caracciolo
- Johann Karall
- Salvinu Schembri
- Anne-Catharina Vestly
- León Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra
- Ángel Quesada
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Britney Spears - Circus
- Lady GaGa - Just Dance
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
December 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
- Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
December 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 15, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Ricardo Arjona - Como Duele
- RKM & Ken-Y - Te Regalo Amores
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
- Reik - Inolvidable
December 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Changeling
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith
Country: United States of America
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Defiance
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
December 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:
Sex Ed
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Isaac Feder
The Shift
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Lee Cipolla
Crooked House
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Closing Time
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Hans Lietz
December 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Pagan Stone
By: Nora Roberts
The #1 New York Times Bestseller Blood Brothers and The Hollow is the conclusion to the thrilling trilogy featuring three men and three ladies who unite their hearts and minds in order to defeat the evil.
The Gate House
By: Nelson DeMille
Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers the long-awaited sequel to his classic novel The Gold Coast. John Sutter was left behind after John Sutter's mafia lover and aristocratic wife, John Sutter, died.
The Private Patient
By: P. D. James
National BestsellerCheverell Manor, a beautiful, old house in Dorset that George Chandler-Powell, a famous plastic surgeon, uses as a private practice.
Twilight
By: Stephenie Meyer
Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.
Breaking Dawn
By: Stephenie Meyer
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 …
December 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 15, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
CarneyVale: Showtime
Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts
Bomberman Online Japan
Astro Tripper
Chess Crusade
Who was the US President on December 15, 2008?
On December 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2008?
On December 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 2008?
On December 15, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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.
