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see horoscope and birth chart for December 18, 2008What happened on Thursday, December 18, 2008?
About December 18th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: In December 2008, severe flooding in Papua New Guinea led to the displacement of thousands of residents. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall, affecting various regions and prompting emergency responses from local authorities.
- Day of the week: December 18th, 2008 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Live Your Life by T.I.
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- December 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 18, 2008?
- December 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 18, 2008?
- Back in 2008
December 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 2008:
- Massive flooding displaces thousands in Papua New Guinea In December 2008, severe flooding in Papua New Guinea led to the displacement of thousands of residents. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall, affecting various regions and prompting emergency responses from local authorities. source: reuters.com
- Porsche publicist Bob Carlson passes away Bob Carlson, a prominent publicist for Porsche, passed away, leaving behind a legacy in automotive marketing. His contributions significantly shaped the brand's image in the United States. source: nytimes.com
December 18, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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December 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 18, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.56
- Apple AAPL: opens at $89.31
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.86
- General Electric GE: opens at $17.54
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.77
Exchange Rates on December 18, 2008:
- 1 USD = 89.41 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2025 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.083 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8351 CNY
- 1 EUR = 127.41 JPY
What day of the week was December 18, 2008?
December 18, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 2008 can also be written as 12/18/2008 in the US and as 18/12/2008 in UK and Europe.
December 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 2008:
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December 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Britney Spears - Circus
- Lady GaGa - Just Dance
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
December 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
- Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
December 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and 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.
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December 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 2008 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 11:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.
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How old is someone born on December 18, 2008?
Someone born on December 18, 2008 is:
17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 17 days old,
or 919 weeks and 5 days old,
or 6438 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 2008?
There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 18, 2008.
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Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 18, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 18, 2008 includes Massive flooding displaces thousands in Papua New Guinea, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 18, 2008 included “Live Your Life” by T.I, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 18, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 18, 2008 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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