Tuesday December 16, 2008

US date format: 12/16/2008, UK date format: 16/12/2008

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 16, 2008).

The number one song in US was Live Your Life by T.I..

The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Sex Ed. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Beijing 2008 or Armand and the Foppish Hat.

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.

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December 16, 2008 Events

What happened on December 16, 2008?


Historical Events

  • The U.S. Federal Reserve reduced the country's Federal Funds Interest Rate to zero to 0.25 percent. This is the lowest rate ever recorded in the United States.
  • Florida police announced that Ottis Toole, a 6-year-old murderer, was killed in Hollywood in 1981. Toole admitted to hundreds of murders but police found that the majority were false. John Walsh, the father of the murdered child, created America's Most Wanted TV series. This led to improvements in police searches for missing children, including fingerprinting programs and faces on milk cartons.
  • Bilal Abdullah was convicted of his role in the attack on Glasgow International Airport in 2007 and the attempted bombing at London's West End in 2008.
  • President of Somalia Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed nominates Mohamoud Mohamoud Gacmodhere, former Interior Minister, as Prime Minister. However, incumbent PM Nur Hassan Hussein was supported in a parliamentary election, which required a confidence motion before Ahmed could be replaced.
  • According to the U.S. Labor Department, November's consumer price index in the United States fell 1.9% on an unseasonally adjusted basis. This is the largest decline since January 1932, when the Great Depression hit.
  • Five sticks of dynamite can be found at the Printemps department shop on the Boulevard Haussmann, Paris.
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What happened on December 16 in history? Find out the list of December 16th major events

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December 16, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

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

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Rat chinese zodiac sign

Rat

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December 16, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 16, 2008?


The day of the week was Tuesday.

December 16th marks the 350th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 15 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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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

Defiance

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

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

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on December 16, 2008? Which were the top hits on December 16, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - Circus
  4. - Just Dance
  5. - Whatever You Likeyoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Miss Independent
  4. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  5. - Bust Your Windows

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Como Duele
  3. - Te Regalo Amores
  4. - Lloro Por Ti
  5. - Inolvidable
Sport Games on December 16, 2008

Sport Games on December 16, 2008


Jupiler League

Football (Belgium)
  • Kortrijk - Waregem : 1 - 0
See all Football game results of December 16, 2008

Division 1

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Clyde - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 0
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Sex Ed

Sex Ed

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isaac Feder

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

Crooked House

Crooked House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in December 2008?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

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Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

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The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

The American Journey Of Barack Obama by the editors of Life magazine

The American Journey Of Barack Obama

By:

Americans have used LIFE for decades to understand, remember, and see the most important people and events of our time.

Your Heart Belongs To Me by Dean Koontz

Your Heart Belongs To Me

By:

They are five of the most frightening words ever spoken by one man. . . Ryan Perry, 35-years-old, has never felt better after a heart transplant that saved him.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

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Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Beijing 2008

Beijing 2008

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Sports (Olympic)

Publisher: Sega

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Platform: Macintosh and Windows

Genre: Adventure Game

All Star Cheer Squad

All Star Cheer Squad

Platform: Wii Nintendo DS

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: THQ

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Asda Story

Asda Story

Platform: Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: mGame (Korea) Play Media Group (Europe) GamesCampus (USA) OnGame (Brazil) nDoors (Japan) GamePower7 (Middle East)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.41
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $93.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.21
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.13
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.11

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 89.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2047 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1235 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8458 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 124.78 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on December 16, 2008?

On December 16, 2008 the day of the week was Tuesday.

What zodiac sign is December 16, 2008?

On December 16, 2008 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Who was the US President on December 16, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 16, 2008?

On December 16, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.