What happened on Friday December 19, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 19, 2008:

• Obama Administration Nominations President-elect Barack Obama announced key cabinet nominations: Ray LaHood (Transportation), Hilda Solis (Labor), Karen Mills (Small Business Administration), and Ronald Kirk (Trade Representative).
• US Automotive Industry Emergency Bailout US President George W. Bush announced a $17.4 billion emergency loan package to U.S. automakers to prevent industry collapse and save hundreds of thousands of jobs during the global financial crisis.
• First UK Terrorism Directing Conviction Rangzieb Ahmed, the most senior al-Qaeda operative in Britain, becomes the first person convicted of directing terrorism, marking a significant milestone in counterterrorism efforts.
• Oil Price Plunge U.S. crude oil prices dramatically dropped to $33.87 per barrel, reaching the lowest level since February 2004, reflecting the severe economic downturn.
• Anglo Irish Bank Scandal Anglo Irish Bank Chairman Sean Fitzpatrick admitted to hiding €87 million in loans, leading to three high-profile resignations and exposing significant financial misconduct.
• Global Communications Cable Disruption Major submarine communication cables (FLAG, SEA–ME-WE 3, and SEA–ME-WE4) were cut, severely disrupting internet and telephone transmissions between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Vanuatu Prison Break Thirty prisoners escaped from Vanuatu's jail by setting their cells on fire. The incident escalated when two Members of Parliament were later arrested for harboring fugitives.

Events in 2008

December 19, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 2008

December 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 19, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $90.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.69
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.59

Exchange Rates on December 19, 2008:

• 1 USD = 89.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2166 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1033 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.845 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.14 JPY

December 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Genk : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Montpellier : 0 - 3
• Angers - Dijon : 2 - 0
• Clermont - Chateauroux : 1 - 3
• Guingamp - Amiens : 0 - 0
• Lens - Brest : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hartlepool - Southend : 3 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Brescia - Grosseto : 1 - 0
• Parma - Cittadella : 1 - 0

December 19, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2008 can also be written as 12/19/2008 in the US and as 19/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 19, 2008:

• James Bevel

  Prominent civil rights activist and key strategist in the American Civil Rights Movement, who played a crucial role in organizing major...

• Dock Ellis

  Controversial Major League Baseball pitcher famous for allegedly throwing a no-hitter while under the influence of LSD in 1970.

• Michael Connell

  American political consultant (b. 1963).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3. Britney Spears - Circus
4. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
5. T.I. - Whatever You Like

December 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
4. T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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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 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 2008

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Someone born on December 19, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 4 days old,

or 852 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5969 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 2008?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2008.

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