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US date format: 2/15/2008, UK date format: 15/2/2008
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 15, 2008).
The number one song in US was Low by Flo Rida. Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was #1 song in the UK.
Taken, directed by Pierre Morel, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Monster House. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Audiosurf or Iron Man.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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February 15, 2008 Events
What happened on February 15, 2008?
Historical Events
- Five months after his plane disappeared from Nevada, Steve Fossett was declared legally dead by the Cook County Circuit Court of Chicago, Illinois.
- Wal-Mart Stores announced in New York that it will only sell Blu-Ray high-definition DVDs. The sale of HD DVD drives and systems will be discontinued until June.
- A bomb made at home explodes in the vicinity of Mexico City's Federal District Police Headquarters. Two people are injured and one person is killed.
- Kenyan political parties agree to form an independent panel to examine the 2007 presidential election.
- Five months after his disappearance in Nevada, Steve Fossett was declared legally dead by a Cook County Illinois probate judge.
See also
What happened on February 15 in history? Find out the list of February 15th major events
What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008
February 15, 2008 Famous Deaths
Who died on February 15, 2008?
Iranian-Israeli historian (Born 1934).
South African actress (Born 1976).
Other February 15th famous deaths
French singer-songwriter with a "gentle romantic voice".
Singer (Unforgettable, Mona Lisa), dies at 49.
American musician, an important guitarist in American rock'n'roll who played with the biggies from the time he was 15.
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American character actor and comedian, remembered mostly as the TV actor, Mr.
February 15, 2008 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
February 15, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was February 15, 2008?
The day of the week was Friday.
February 15th marks the 45th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.
There are 320 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Taken
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Pierre Morel
Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser
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
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
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on February 15, 2008? Which were the top hits on February 15, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Flo Rida - Low
- Chris Brown - With You
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- Timbaland - Apologize
- Alicia Keys - No One
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- Adele - Chasing Pavements
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- Kelly Rowland - Work
Top #5 R&B songs
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Webbie Featuring Lil' Phat & Lil' Boosie - Independent
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
Sport Games on February 15, 2008
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Gent - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 2
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Schalke 04 - Wolfsburg : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- CZ Jena - FC Koln : 1 - 3
- Koblenz - St Pauli : 1 - 1
- Wehen - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 0
Division 2
Football (France)- Ajaccio - Montpellier : 2 - 1
- Boulogne - Sedan : 0 - 1
- Dijon - Reims : 2 - 2
- Grenoble - Clermont : 2 - 0
- Gueugnon - Le Havre : 3 - 4
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Monster House
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Gil Kenan
The Battery's Down
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Jake Wilson
Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Matt Reid
Kleiner Dodo
Release year: 2007
Fight Quest
Release year: 2007
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 2008?
- Time: A large group of young people of different ethnicities
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.978
- Wired: Wired - February, 2008
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Eat, Pray, Love
By: Elizabeth Gilbert
This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.
A Long Way Gone
By: Ishmael Beah
Children, drowsy and armed with AK-47s, are the way wars are fought today. The soldiers of choice are children. It is estimated that around 300,000 children are currently serving as soldiers in more than 50 conflicts across the globe.
Sword Song
By: Bernard Cornwell
885 is the year, and England is at peace. It is divided between the Danish kingdom in the north and the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex to the south.
A Thousand Splendid Suns
By: Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After
The Purrfect Murder
By: Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
Rita Mae Brown (New York Times bestseller) and Sneaky Pie Brown (feline companion), return to solve a mystery featuring Mary Minor "Harry," Haristeen's sleuthing cats Mrs.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Audiosurf
Iron Man
Astro Tripper
Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style
Armored Core: For Answer
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.24
- Apple AAPL: opens at $126.27
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.31
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.42
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.83
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 107.69 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0089 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0923 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.18 CNY
- 1 EUR = 158.22 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 15, 2008?
On February 15, 2008 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is February 15, 2008?
On February 15, 2008 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on February 15, 2008?
On February 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 15, 2008?
On February 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 15, 2008?
On February 15, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on February 15, 2008?
Famous people died on February 15, 2008 include, Amnon Netzer, Mikhaïl Solomentsev, Inge Thun.
What was the number one song in February 15, 2008?
The number one song in the week of February 15, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida in US and Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz in UK.
What were the top hits on February 15, 2008?
The top hits on February 15, 2008 were Low by Flo Rida, With You by Chris Brown, Don't Stop The Music by Rihanna in US and Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, Rockstar by Nickelback, Chasing Pavements by Adele in UK.
