Thursday December 18, 2008

US date format: 12/18/2008, UK date format: 18/12/2008

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 18, 2008).

Famous birthdays on this day include Jordyn-Grace Duggar .

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 Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Sex Ed. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6 or Brain Age Express.

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.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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December 18, 2008 Events

What happened on December 18, 2008?


Historical Events

  • Mark Felt, a mysterious source from the "Deep Throat", who helped Bob Woodward (Bob Woodward) and Carl Bernstein crack Watergate, which led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon, has died at 95 years old in Santa Rosa, California.
  • India successfully tested its supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from a mobile vertical launcher mounted on a Bay of Bengal naval warship.
  • Flooding caused by tidal swells has forced 75,000 people from Papua New Guinea to flee their homes.

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December 18, 2008 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on December 18, 2008?

  • American child of a family noted for its size and for the fact that all the childen's names begin with the letter "J." She is the 18th child joining her 10 brothers and seven sisters, children of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar who want even more children. Their family is also a means of support as the parents have a …

Other December 18th famous birthdays

  • Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex symbol. Handsome, blond, blue-eyed actor, William Bradley Pitt made his Hollywood debut in 1991, in a minor part in "Thelma and Louise." Since then, his sharp good looks have been featured in many films and have won him such accolades as "sexiest man alive" (People magazine, 1995 and 2000) and being named #23 of the 100 …

  • Russian politician, a Marxist by the age of 15. After the death of Lenin, he defeated Trotsky for leadership of the country. In 1911 he founded the Communist Party's paper, "Pravda." Eventually he became the Prime Minister and leader of the Communist Party of the USSR. The author of many books on socialism, he thought he was leading a backward …

  • Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Rochester and Wexford, Pennsylvania, she appeared on the television series Star Search and The Mickey Mouse Club in her early years. After recording "Reflection", the theme for Disney's 1998 film Mulan, Aguilera signed with RCA Records and rose to prominence with her 1999 teen pop self-titled …

  • Katie Holmes

    American actress with a remarkable career start, accepted at her first audition in an acclaimed film, "The Ice Storm." Raised in the Midwest, Kate attended a national modeling and talent convention in New York City where she met a talent manager who encouraged her to come to Los Angeles -- on her very first professional audition, she dazzled the casting …

See all famous people born on December 18th

How old am I?

If December 18, 2008 is your birthday you are 14 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 18.

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December 18, 2008 Famous Deaths


Who died on December 18, 2008?

Other December 18th famous deaths

  • Robert Bresson

    French film director of 14 films in 40 years; he left a reputation as one of cinema's most austere artists.

  • Chris Farley

    American comedian who died binging on booze, cocaine and heroin 12/18/1997 in his Chicago condo.

  • French philologist and classical scholar (Born 1913).

  • German computer scientist and engineer invented the Z3 computer (d. 1995).

See all famous people who died on December 18th

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December 18, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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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

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Rat

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December 18, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 18, 2008?


The day of the week was Thursday.

December 18th marks the 352nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 13 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 18, 2008? Which were the top hits on December 18, 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

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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Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

Do The Right Thing

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Mike Huckabee was the ultimate dark horse when he entered the Republican presidential race. He had almost no money, no advisors, and little recognition outside of Arkansas.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

By:

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.

The Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry

The Charlemagne Pursuit

By:

Cotton Malone, a former Justice Department agent, was told as a child that his father had died in a North Atlantic submarine accident.

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.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6

Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game Puzzle game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Brain Age Express

Brain Age Express

Platform: DSiWare

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Bratz Kidz

Bratz Kidz

Platform: Wii Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Game Factory

Chrysler Classic Racing

Chrysler Classic Racing

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Zoo Entertainment

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Platform: PC (Windows)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: City Interactive

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • 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

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Who was the US President on December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on December 18, 2008?

On December 18, 2008 several famous people were born including, Jordyn-Grace Duggar.

Which famous people died on December 18, 2008?

Famous people died on December 18, 2008 include, W Mark Felt, William Mark Felt, Majel Barrett.