Wednesday June 18, 2008: on this day

June 18, 2008 was the 170th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 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 June 18, 2008, who was born and died on June 18, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Under One Roof) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 18, 2008?


June 18, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 170th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 2008 can also be written as 6/18/2008 in the US and as 18/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

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June 18, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 2008:

  • Brazil celebrates 100 years of japanese immigration
  • Abdullahi yusuf ahmed, somali president, survives an assassination attempt.
  • The treaty of lisbon is ratified by the parliament of the united kingdom.
  • The united states and china reach an agreement to negotiate an investment treaty, and to work more closely together on global pollution and energy security.
  • The european parliament approves legislation that allows undocumented aliens up to 18 months in detention centers and a five-year ban from european union territory. "(the new york times)."
  • Mexico and industry groups reach an agreement to fix 150 food prices due to accelerating inflation.
  • As part of an agreement, sudan and ex-southern rebels begin to deploy joint forces in troubled abyei.
  • American golfer tiger woods will be absent the remainder of the golf season due to additional surgery on his left leg.
  • Canadian and afghan forces launch an offensive against taliban in kandahar's arghandab district.
  • Israel offers peace talks to lebanon in an effort to end the 60-year-old israeli-lebanese war.
  • Sweden votes for the fra law which allows all e-mails to be monitored and all phone calls to also be monitored.
  • Three russian prosecutors have charged three men with the murder of anna politkovskaya, a journalist.
  • Japan and china agree to jointly develop the chunxiao gasfield in a disputed region of the east china sea.
  • Family members of victims of the srebrenica massacre open a dutch court case against the united nations, the netherlands and for the failure to stop the killings by the dutchbat force.
  • The gujjar community in rajasthan, india, is given a compromise recognition as a special group of other backward classes under the state's affirmative-action program. this status is comparable to that of rabaris and banjaras.
  • Romanian villager vote to elect a deceased man to be their mayor to stop his living rival from winning.
  • The high court of south africa grants affirmative action benefits under the black economic empowerment program to south african chinese residents.
  • Six laptops with information about around 20,000 patients were stolen from a london hospital.
  • Israel and the hamas-led government of the gaza strip agree to a truce that will begin thursday

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

Stock market quotes on June 18, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $181.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.56
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.55

Exchange Rates on June 18, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0173 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0367 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8822 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 167.41 JPY
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June 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 18, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 2008.

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Who was born on June 18, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney

    British musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".

  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini

    Ingrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Jamel Debbouze
    Jamel Debbouze

    French and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.

  • Amanda Lear
    Amanda Lear

    She is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    French actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.

  • Meaghan Rath
    Meaghan Rath

    Meaghan Rath is a Canadian actress and journalist, best known for her roles in the television series Being Human and Hawaii Five-0.

  • Willa Holland
    Willa Holland

    Willa holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.

  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden

    Richard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain

    Belgian actress.

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


You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 7 days old,

or 827 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5790 days old,

if you were born on June 18, 2008.

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

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 18, 2008:

  • Jean Delannoy

    French actor, screenwriter, editor and film director.

  • Hans Steinbrenner

    German sculptor (d. 2008).

  • Tasha Tudor

    American illustrator and author (d. 2008).

  • Miyuki Kanbe

    Japanese actor (born in 1984).

What famous deaths happened on June 18th?

Famous deaths on June 18th:

  • Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model.

  • Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Olita Chen

    Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Balen Wilde

    Famous for his witty and satirical plays.

  • Arli Müller

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Myosha Chen

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Derec Jones

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Farrin Behr

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Joseh Saramago

    Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

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


Holidays on June 18, 2008:

  • Seychelles - National Day.
  • Brazil - Chemist's Day.
  • Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
  • Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

Observances on June 18, 2008:

  • International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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June 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Viva La Vida youtube
  3. - Bleeding Love youtube
  4. - I Kissed A Girl
  5. - Take A Bow

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on June 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  4. - Take You Down
  5. - I Luv Your Girl

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 18, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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

The Latin music chart on June 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Amantes Escondidos
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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

The most popular movies on June 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

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

Anamorph

Anamorph

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Henry Miller

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Don Harvey, James Rebhorn

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Release year: 2008

Directed by: various

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

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

Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton

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Blood Noir

The Last Campaign by Thurston Clarke

The Last Campaign

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This is the definitive account of Robert Kennedy’s tragic and exhilarating 1968 presidential campaign--a history that resonates nowAfter John F.

The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen

The Downhill Lie

By:

Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author, wisely gave up golfing in 1973. However, some dreams never die. As the years went by and the memories of hooks and slices faded, it became clear that there was still something more.

Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

By:

Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.

The Art Of Racing In The Rain by Garth Stein

The Art Of Racing In The Rain

By:

This is a heartbreaking, but ultimately hilarious, story about family, love and loyalty. It's a fascinating look at the absurdities and wonders of human life.

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

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

Age of Booty

Age of Booty

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

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Capcom

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)

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Commander in Chief

Commander in Chief

Platform: PC

Genre: Government simulation game Real-time Strategy

Publisher: Interactive Gaming Software (IGS)

Bratz Ponyz 2

Bratz Ponyz 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: The Game Factory

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Who was the US President on June 18, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 18, 2008?

On June 18, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 18th?

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

  • 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others injured.

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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 June 2008?

June 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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