Friday January 18, 2008: on this day

January 18, 2008 was the 18th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 18, 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 January 18, 2008, who was born and died on January 18, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. The Battery'S Down) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 2008?


January 18, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 18th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 2008 can also be written as 1/18/2008 in the US and as 18/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 18, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 2008:

  • Matthew higa, a former psychiatric patient, is accused of killing a 2-year-old boy in honolulu by throwing him off a pedestrian bridge and into the oncoming traffic on interstate h-1.
  • Dana stubblefield is a former nfl defensive lineman. she pleaded guilty to false statements in the bay area laboratory co-operative investigation.
  • Near the united states capitol, a man was arrested wearing a tactical vest with a loaded shotgun.
  • Dr. samuel wood and several of his colleagues used skin cells from their patients to clone human embryos.
  • Israel temporarily closes all border crossings to gaza strip and kills one palestinian.
  • The euphronios krater is unveiled in rome after being returned to italy by the metropolitan museum of art.

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January 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 18, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $161.71
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.16
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $106.51

Exchange Rates on January 18, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.82 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0267 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0992 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.2423 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 156.18 JPY

January 18, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Club Brugge : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Dijon : 2 - 2
  • Angers - Troyes : 0 - 1
  • Bastia - Brest : 4 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
  • Guingamp - Ajaccio : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hartlepool - Cheltenham : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Excelsior - Feyenoord : 2 - 1
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January 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 12:40 pm and setting at 04:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Who was born on January 18, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 7 days old,

or 848 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5942 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 2008?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 18, 2008.

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January 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 2008:

  • Frank Lewin

    American composer and music theorist (born in 1925).

  • John Stroger

    American politician (b. 1929).

  • Lois Nettleton

    American actress (b. 1927).

  • Georgia Frontiere

    American businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1927).

  • Erio Testi
  • Pier Miranda Ferraro
  • Ugo Pirro

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 2008:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - When You Believe
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

January 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

January 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 18, 2008 was Sexy Movimiento by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Sexy Movimiento
  2. - Me Enamora
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - La Travesia
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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January 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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

The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Mark Waters

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker

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

January 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

January 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston

Free Lunch

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Free Lunch answers the great mystery: How did our strong, growing economy become a source of uncertainty, debt, bankruptcy and fear for millions?

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper

Blood Dreams

By:

Kay Hooper, bestselling author in New York Times, takes readers on an enthralling manhunt for a serial murderer that even the Special Crimes Unit might not be able stop.

People Of The Book by Geraldine Brooks

People Of The Book

By:

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author March and The Secret Chord has written a bestseller that follows a manuscript through centuries of war and exile. It was published by Viking in October 2015.

The Shooters by W. E. B. Griffin

The Shooters

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Drugrunners have kidnapped a key DEA agent. Castillo is angry at the news, but he believes there's no way to save the man.

January 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Boogie Bunnies

Boogie Bunnies

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PC

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Sierra Online

Conflict: Denied Ops

Conflict: Denied Ops

Platform: Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; Microsoft Windows; Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Casper's Scare School

Casper's Scare School

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Blast! Entertainment

Enduro Racer

Enduro Racer

Platform: Arcade, Sega Master System, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Virtual Console

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Sega

Castlevania Judgment

Castlevania Judgment

Platform: Wii

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 18, 2008?

On January 18, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

Find out more about January 18th

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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 January 2008?

January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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