Friday October 17, 2008: on this day

October 17, 2008 was the 291st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 17, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on October 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising the Bar) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2008?


October 17, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2008 can also be written as 10/17/2008 in the US and as 17/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

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October 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2008:

  • Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, withdraws tacit support to the Quebec sovereignty movement that some of his predecessors showed during a visit in Quebec City.
  • U.S. U.S. Congressman Vito Folsella was convicted of drunken driving.
  • Browse US newspapers headlines from October 17, 2008
  • Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change, states that power-sharing negotiations with President Robert Mugabe failed to produce an agreement.
  • Fourteen Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam members from the Lok Sabha of Tamil Nadu, India, submit post-dated resignations for party chief M Karunanidhi.
  • Browse UK newspaper headlines from October 17, 2008
  • According to the United States State Department, North Korea claims it has increased its nuclear reactor's disablement and permitted surveillance to resume at its nuclear facility.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the beluga whale of Alaska's Cook Inlet an endangered species.
  • The German Parliament approves a bank bailout of 500 billion euros ($673.8 billion).
  • Stephen Harper, Canada's Prime Minister, stated that Canada and the European Union are in favor of an international summit to address the crisis by the end of this year.
  • Sachin Tendulkar, India's cricket team, becomes the highest run-scoring Test cricket player at 0901 hrs (GMT), and the first person to surpass 12,000 runs in scoring 88 against Australia at Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
  • The United Nations General Assembly to Security Council has elected Turkey, Mexico, Japan, Mexico, and Uganda. Iran and Iceland failed in their bids.
  • September-October 2008 global financial crisis: The Parliament of Germany approves a 500 billion euro ($673.8 million) bank bailout. (Reuters) Stephen Harper, Canada's Prime Minister, stated that Canada and the European Union would support an international summit to address the crisis by the end of 2008.

October 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1

Football (Germany)
  • Bochum - M'gladbach : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • Kaiserslautern - Ahlen : 4 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Freiburg : 2 - 0
  • Osnabruck - Oberhausen : 2 - 1

Division 2

Football (France)
  • Ajaccio - Angers : 0 - 0
  • Amiens - Clermont : 0 - 0
  • Boulogne - Sedan : 0 - 1
  • Dijon - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
  • Guingamp - Nimes : 1 - 0

Serie B

Football (Italy)
  • Ancona - Modena : 3 - 1

October 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2008

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.05
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $99.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.57
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.75

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2008

  • 1 USD = 101.65 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1797 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1369 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.835 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.31 JPY
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Who was born on October 17, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Eminem

    BAmerican white rapper with a solid reputation of vulgarity, exhibitionism, irreverence and rage, the apparent requisites for success with...

  • Rita Hayworth

    American actress, who was also one of the most well-known pin-up girls during World War II.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Film actor (From Here to Eternity).

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October 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 1 month old,

or 181 months and 12 days old,

or 788 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5521 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2008?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2008.

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October 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people who died on October 17, 2008:

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (Four Tops) (Born 1936).

  • Marco Aurelio Odio
  • Nick Weatherspoon
  • Ángel Uribe
  • Benjamin «Ben» Weider
  • Ben Weider
  • Andrew Gleason

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Ingeborg Bachmann

    Austrian poet and author.

  • Raymond Aron

    French philosopher, journalist, and sociologist.

  • Ralph Abernathy

    American Civil Rights Activist, founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Daniel Emilfork

    French actor (Born in 1924).

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October 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17, 2008 is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

October 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2008:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th.

October 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - So What youtube
  4. - Disturbia youtube
  5. - Let It Rock

October 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th.

October 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - Spotlight
  3. - Can't Believe It
  4. - Need U Bad
  5. - Miss Independent

October 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th.

October 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Oct 13th and Oct 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Dame Tu Amor
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Lloro Por Ti

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October 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 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

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Marc Forster

Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench

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

October 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Legend of the Seeker

Legend of the Seeker

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

By:

The #1 bestseller is now a major motion movie: "Starting and addictive." . . . A story about love, loyalty, and family. -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.

Mother Warriors by Jenny McCarthy

Mother Warriors

By:

The bestselling author of Louder Than Words shares stories of hope and recovery with autistic parents.

Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods

Hot Mahogany

By:

Stone Barrington, a solid new stone barrington novelStone Barrington was hired to protect an ex-intelligence agent who has a penchant and bad case of amnesia.

Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

By:

Anathem, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, is possibly the most remarkable literary invention from Neal Stephenson. He also created Snow Crash and Cryptonomicon.

The Snowball by Alice Schroeder

The Snowball

By:

This is THE book that tells the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most revered men in the world.

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October 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos;Head

Chaos;Head

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360, PSP, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad,[1] Android

Genre: Psychological thriller, sci-fi, supernatural, romance

Publisher: Nitroplus (Windows) 5pb. (X360, PS3, PSP, PSV, iOS, ANRD) Naotaka Hayashi (scenario writer) Choco (product designer) Toshimichi Isoe, Takeshi Abo (composers) Mutsumi Sasaki (character designer)

Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress

Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Platform: Wii

Genre: Social simulation

Publisher: Nintendo

Celebrity Sports Showdown

Celebrity Sports Showdown

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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October 17, 2008: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on October 17, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 07:51 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2008?

On October 17, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2008?

On October 17, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2008?

On October 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by Palestinians from Gaza Strip at Israel. One landed in Beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian Civil War: Battle of Raqqa - The Syrian Democratic Forces announce that the battle for ISIL’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi Civil War: The Battle of Mosul is announced by Haider al-Abadi, Iraqi Prime Minister, and backed by the U.S.-led Coalition. This battle will retake ISIL-held Mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in Iraq. (Reuters),

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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 October 2008?

October 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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