Thursday July 17, 2008: on this day
July 17, 2008 was the 199th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 17, 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 July 17, 2008, who was born and died on July 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh), TV series (e.g. Under One Roof) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 17, 2008?
- July 17, 2008: What happened on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 17, 2008?
- July 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 17, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on July 17, 2008?
What day of the week was July 17, 2008?
July 17, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 199th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 2008 can also be written as 7/17/2008 in the US and as 17/7/2008 in UK and Europe.
July 17, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 2008:
- American investment bank merrill lynch & company reports a quarterly loss of us$4.89billion after writing down bad loans. it also announces plans to sell billions in assets.
- Season 2008 pacific typhoon:
- 2008 pacific typhoon season:: typhoon kalmaegi, (helen), strikes taiwan, leaving at least one person dead, eight missing, and four others injured.
- The european court of human rights ruled that an ethnic tamil man denied asylum in britain cannot be sent back to sri lanka as he is at risk of torture.
- Following a recent outbreak of salmonellosis, the u.s. food and drug administration lifted a warning about tomatoes.
- Pope benedict xvi addresses 150,000 pilgrims in sydney to mark world youth day 2008.
- A press conference is held by the chinese national people's congress. it releases mid-year financial statistics about china's gross domestic products.
- Kuwait names ali al-momen its first ambassador in iraq since the gulf war.
July 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 17, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.30
- Apple AAPL: opens at $174.09
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.58
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.39
Exchange Rates on July 17, 2008:
- 1 USD = 106.16 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0049 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0193 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8289 CNY
- 1 EUR = 168.38 JPY
July 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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July 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 05:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.
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Get your map!Who was born on July 17, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:
- David Hasselhoff
David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.
- Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Mélanie Thierry
French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.
- Donald Sutherland
Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Diahann Carroll
American actress, singer and recording artist.
- Lucie Arnaz
American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.
- Eric Winter
American actor and model.
- Art Linkletter
Canadian entertainer.
- James Cagney
American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.
July 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 8 months old,
or 188 months and 11 days old,
or 819 weeks
or 5733 days old,
if you were born on July 17, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2008?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 17, 2008.
July 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 2008:
- Tamsin Dunwoody
British Labour Party politician known for her work as a Member of Parliament.
- Larry Haines
- Ahmed Labidi
- Giorgio Ceragioli
- Angie Zapata
- Piero Aggradi
- Domenico Lucciarini
What famous deaths happened on July 17th?
Famous deaths on July 17th:
- Billie Holiday
American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.
- Elaine Stritch
American actress with a varied and long career.
- Walter Cronkite
American broadcaster.
- Geraldine Fitzgerald
Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).
- Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.
- Katheren Graham
Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- John Coltrane
American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.
- Dorothia Dix
Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.
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July 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 17, 2008:
- Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
- Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
- South Korea - Constitution Day
- Feast Day of St Cynllo
- Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
- Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
July 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
July 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
July 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 2008 was Si Tu Te Vas by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on July 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Temerarios - Si Tu Te Vas
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
July 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 17, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:
July 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 17, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
July 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 17, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on July 17, 2008?
On July 17, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 2008?
On July 17, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 17, 2008?
On July 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about July 17th?
July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
- 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
- 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.
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 July 2008?
July 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.