Wednesday April 16, 2008: on this day

April 16, 2008 was the 107th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 2008, who was born and died on April 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. The Inbetweeners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 2008?


April 16, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2008 can also be written as 4/16/2008 in the US and as 16/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 16, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 2008:

  • Heritage auction galleries sells the queller collection. the mickley specimen from the class i us 1804 dollar sells at $3,737,000.500
  • Pope benedict xvi arrives in the usa for his first official visit. he is welcomed at andrews air force base by president george bush.
  • Two british journalists were cleared by a zimbabwean judge of not being accredited to report on the 2008 presidential election.
  • After a bus crashes into the narmada river, in gujarat, western india, 44 people die, most of them children.
  • The united states supreme court has upheld the constitutionality and legality of lethal injections as capital punishment. this is in addition to eighth amendment challenges for "cruel or unusual punishment".
  • The u.s. supreme court rules in the baze v. rees decision that execution by lethal injection does not violate the eighth amendment ban against cruel and unusual punishment.

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April 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 16, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $151.76
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.34
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.21

Exchange Rates on April 16, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0005 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9922 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.27 JPY

April 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Parma : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
  • Dortmund - Hannover : 1 - 3
  • Duisburg - Karlsruhe : 0 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
  • Stuttgart - Nurnberg : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
  • CZ Jena - M'gladbach : 2 - 2
  • Greuther Furth - Offenbach : 2 - 1
  • Koblenz - Freiburg : 3 - 2
  • St Pauli - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Queen of Sth - Partick : 2 - 0
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April 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 04:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 16, 2008?


Famous people born on April 16, 2008:

  • Princess Eleonore

    Of belgium.

  • Eléonore

    Belgian royal family member, fourth child and second daughter born to prince philippe, heir to the belgian throne, and his wife mathilde.

  • Eleonora del Belgio
  • Éléonore de Belgique
  • Leonor de Bélgica

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 12 days old,

or 832 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5825 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2008?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2008.

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April 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 2008:

  • Edward Norton Lorenz

    American mathematician and meteorologist (b. 1917).

  • Edward Lorenz

    American meteorologist and mathematician (born 1917).

  • Joseph Solman

    American painter (born in 1909).

  • René Dereuddre
  • Ignazio Schino
  • Claudio Merenda

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 2008:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 2008:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2008 was Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch My Body youtube
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - 4 Minutes
  4. - Lollipop
  5. - Love In This Club

April 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

April 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - I Remember
  4. - Sexy Can I
  5. - Falsetto

April 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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April 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 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

Never Back Down

Never Back Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jeff Wadlow

Starring: Sean Faris, Djimon Hounsou, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet

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

The Ruins

The Ruins

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Carter Smith

Starring: Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey

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

April 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

April 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hollywood Crows by Joseph Wambaugh

Hollywood Crows

By:

The Hollywood Film Festival is not your typical town.

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

Change of Heart

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of a mother's tragic death and one man's last chance to save herself. Are our beliefs always true? June Nealon was looking forward to years filled with laughter …

Losing It by Valerie Bertinelli

Losing It

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller for three weeks straight is now available as a paperback. Valerie

Retribution by Max Hastings

Retribution

By:

It was obvious that Japan was going to lose the war in 1944, but it was not clear how they would win.

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Beautiful Boy

By:

My beautiful boy, what had happened? Our family? What was I doing wrong? These were the gnawing questions that haunted David Sheff's son's journey.

April 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Audiosurf

Audiosurf

Platform: Microsoft Windows,[1] Zune HD

Genre: Puzzle/Rhythm combination

Ai Space

Ai Space

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMOSG, Virtual world

Publisher: Ai Space Production Committee

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Platform: Wii

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Platform: Wii

Genre: Social simulation

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 2008?

On April 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 2008?

On April 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 2008?

On April 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 2008?

April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 2008 calendar looked like.

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