Wednesday March 19, 2008: on this day

March 19, 2008 was the 79th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 19, 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 March 19, 2008, who was born and died on March 19, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 19, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love In This Club by Usher), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Teenage Kicks) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 19th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 19, 2008?


March 19, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 79th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 2008 can also be written as 3/19/2008 in the US and as 19/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

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March 19, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 19, 2008:

  • Grb 080319b - a brief observation of a cosmic burst, which is the furthest object visible to our naked eyes.
  • A half-way point of the visible universe is reached by an exploding star, making it the farthest visible object to the naked eye.
  • A tape of osama bin laden, an al-qaeda leader, is released. he criticizes the european union for publishing cartoons that he claims insult the prophet mohammed and threatens a strong response.
  • After a crisis between parliament and cabinet, early elections will be called in kuwait for may 2008.
  • Sergey lavrov, russia's foreign minister, stated that the macedonian albanians have made demands for autonomy. this could be considered a step towards independence.
  • Bulgaria, croatia and hungary all recognize kosovo's independence.
  • Sergey lavrov, russia's foreign minister, states that the "albanians in macedonia" have made demands for autonomy...which could be interpreted as an attempt to achieve independence. the foreign ministry linked events in tibet to kosovo's declaration of independence, indicating a growing movement for independence.
  • Fahmida mirza is elected the first female speaker in pakistan's parliament.
  • Grb 080319b: a cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.

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

Stock market quotes on March 19, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $133.12
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.29

Exchange Rates on March 19, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 98.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9961 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.0667 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 154.3 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Atalanta : 1 - 0
  • Catania - Siena : 0 - 0
  • Empoli - Juventus : 0 - 0
  • Genoa - Inter : 1 - 1
  • Lazio - Roma : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie Utd - Ayr : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Elgin - East Stirling : 3 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man United - Bolton : 2 - 0
  • Tottenham - Chelsea : 4 - 4
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March 19, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 19th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 19, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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98%

The moon phase on March 19, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 06:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Who was born on March 19, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on March 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 19th:

  • Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis

    American actor.

  • Ursula Andress
    Ursula Andress

    Swiss actress and sex icon of the 1960s.

  • Glenn Close
    Glenn Close

    American actress, born to a surgeon and a 12th-generation new englander who was raised on a 500-acre family estate.

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Philip Roth
    Philip Roth

    American author, educator and novelist who taught at princeton as well as at writer's workshops.

  • Simone Renant
    Simone Renant

    France actor.

  • Simon Yam
    Simon Yam

    Hong kong producer and actor.

  • Phyllis Newman
    Phyllis Newman

    American actress and singer (d. 2019).

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Tanushree Dutta
    Tanushree Dutta

    Femina miss india 2004, indian actress and model femina miss india 2004.

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March 19, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 8 days old,

or 840 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5883 days old,

if you were born on March 19, 2008.

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

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 19th 2025.

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

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

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March 19, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 19, 2008:

  • Paul Scofield
    Paul Scofield

    Hurst, england -- actor.

  • Arthur C. Clarke

    A British science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, best known for the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

  • Kameo Kishimoto

    Renowned biologist known for her work in marine biology.

  • Legrande Sosso

    Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Otniel Hager

    Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Maie Moseley

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Euline Day

    Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Clorene Mayo

    American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives.

  • Alfonsa Rodríguez

    Alfonsa Rodríguez was a Spanish nun and mystic who was beatified by the Catholic Church.

  • Arletta Bauman

    Arletta Bauman was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to polymer science.

  • Eilah Bartlett

    Eilah Bartlett was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Lindwood Vos Jr.

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Truman Collins

    Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.

  • Ardith Hume

    Ardith Hume was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Chantal Sébire

    Chantal Sébire was a French swimmer known for her achievements in the sport.

  • Gilroy Cooke

    Gilroy Cooke was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Hugo Claus

    Belgian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Raghuvaran

    Tamil, telugu and malayalam actor (born 1948).

What famous deaths happened on March 19th?

Famous deaths on March 19th:

  • Cesare Danova
    Cesare Danova

    American film and television actor (born in 1926).

  • Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale

    Actor (doing time.

  • Loui de Broglie

    Known for his research in quantum theory, particularly the wave-particle duality of matter.

  • Izzabell Brontë

    Izzabell Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Veralyn Maville

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.

  • Jaime Sabines

    Mexican contemporary poet.

  • Stephen Wise

    Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.

  • Luverna Wiedemann

    Renowned physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Chandell Shorter

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Rosamae Rohr

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

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March 19, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 19, 2008:

  • Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain.
  • Roman Catholicism and Church of England - Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium
  • Mojoday in Discordianism
  • The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.
  • The first day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Saints celebrated on March 19, 2008:

  • Saint Adeltrudis (d.670)
  • Saint Landoald
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March 19, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 19, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - With You
  3. - Low
  4. - Love Song
  5. - Don't Stop The Music

March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - What's It Gonna Be
  3. - Rockstar
  4. - Stop And Stare
  5. - Low

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 19, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  3. - Falsetto
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 19, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 19, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Te Llore
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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March 19, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 19, 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

Street Kings

Street Kings

Release year: 2008

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans

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

The Ruins

The Ruins

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Carter Smith

Starring: Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey

Country: United States of America

March 19, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 19, 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:

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

March 19, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 19, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

By:

"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational

By:

Why does a one-cent aspirin cause headaches, but not a fifty-cent? We spend a lot on extravagant meals, but we cut coupons.

Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella

Remember Me?

By:

When twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she's in for a big surprise. Her teeth are flawless. Her body is well toned. Her handbag is Vuitton.

The Reason For God by Timothy Keller

The Reason For God

By:

Timothy Keller, founder pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City addresses the many doubts that non-believers and skeptics have about religion.

March 19, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 19, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles

Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles

Platform: Nintendo DS Android iOS webOS Symbian Java ME Windows Phone

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

8Ball Allstars

8Ball Allstars

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Oxygen Games

Civilization IV: Colonization

Civilization IV: Colonization

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac)

Bolt

Bolt

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on March 19, 2008?

On March 19, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 19, 2008?

On March 19, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 19, 2008?

On March 19, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 19th?

March 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of March. 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 March 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, international military intervention against isil, battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces progress in syria following the capture of an isil camp near baghuz.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin - the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels pillage the syrian city afrin.
  • 2017 - New zealand-united states relations : new zealand expelled an unnamed diplomat from the united states after he refused to waive immunity in a police investigation.

Find out more about March 19th

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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 March 2008?

March 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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