Thursday March 20, 2008: on this day

March 20, 2008 was the 80th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 20, 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 20, 2008, who was born and died on March 20, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 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 20th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 2008?


March 20, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 80th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2008 can also be written as 3/20/2008 in the US and as 20/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

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March 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 2008:

  • Yves leterme is sworn into office as the prime minister of belgium.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 20, 2008
  • Unrest in tibet 2008
  • The xinhua news agency reported that protests spread to neighboring sichuan and gansu provinces as the chinese authorities try to regain control.
  • China sends hundreds of police vehicles and thousands of soldiers to tibet in convoys.
  • The dalai lama invites senior chinese officials, including president of the people's republic of china hu jintao, to meet him.

March 20, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 20, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 20, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $131.12
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.57
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.60

Exchange Rates on March 20, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 99.3 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0243 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0077 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.0525 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 153.24 JPY

March 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Cottbus : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Paderborn : 0 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Offenbach : 1 - 1
  • St Pauli - Osnabruck : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Grays - Droylsden : 3 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Tranmere - Port Vale : 2 - 0
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March 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 06:39 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 20, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 28 days old,

or 834 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5843 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 2008?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 20, 2008.

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March 20, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 2008:

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Klaus Dinger

    German guitarist and songwriter (neu!) la da 1/4 sseldorf, kraftwerk) (d. 2008.

  • Suraj Bhan

    Suraj Bhan was an Indian politician known for his contributions to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  • Eric Ashton

    English rugby league footballer (born in 1935).

  • Shoban Babu

    Indian actor (born 1937).

  • Brian Wilde

    English actor (born in 1921).

  • Ferdinando Maria di Borbone-Due Sicilie
  • Luigi Sagrati
  • Enrico Alderotti
  • John Willem Nicolaysen Gran
  • Tom Kelly
  • Ferdinand de Bourbon-Siciles
  • Alexandru Custov
  • John W. Gran

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Wanona Wheeler

    Prolific writer of mystery novels.

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March 20, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 2008:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 2008:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 2008:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Reason For God by Timothy Keller

The Reason For God

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

Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism

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Liberal opponents often use insults such as "Fascists", "Brownshirts," and "jackbooted Stormtroopers" to describe conservatives. Calling someone fascist is the fastest and most effective way to silence them, as well as defining their views.

Lush Life by Richard Price

Lush Life

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A National BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of the yearLush Life tells the story of two Lower East Sides. One is a bohemia and the other is a place to live in hardship.

The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

The Outlaw Demon Wails

By:

Dance with demons is a risky business. . .In the Hollows, where the natural and the supernatural co-exist--not always peacefully--desperate times often call for unorthodox

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

Change of Heart

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of a mother's tragic death and one man's last chance to save herself. Are our beliefs always true? June Nealon was looking forward to years filled with laughter …

March 20, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 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

Bang Attack

Bang Attack

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Puzzle game

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Platform-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Allied Ace Pilots

Allied Ace Pilots

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action game Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Ghostlight

Bomberman Blast

Bomberman Blast

Platform: Wii, WiiWare

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Hudson Soft, Nintendo

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Who was the US President on March 20, 2008?

On March 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2008?

On March 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 2008?

On March 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

Find out more about March 20th

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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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