Friday March 21, 2008: on this day

March 21, 2008 was the 81st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 21, 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 21, 2008, who was born and died on March 21, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 21, 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 21st, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 21, 2008?


March 21, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 81st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 2008 can also be written as 3/21/2008 in the US and as 21/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

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March 21, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 21, 2008:

  • West china is hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
  • France's president nicolas sarkozy announced that france will reduce its nuclear weapons airborne by one third.
  • Alain bernard set a new world record in the 100m freestyle for men with a time that was 47ampquot 60. (cnn).

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March 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on March 21, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 99.57 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0231 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.009 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.053 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 153.68 JPY

March 21, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Mouscron : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Guingamp : 0 - 1
  • Brest - Niort : 4 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Montpellier : 1 - 0
  • Clermont - Ajaccio : 2 - 0
  • Gueugnon - Grenoble : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Charlton - West Brom : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Forest Green - Woking : 2 - 1
  • Salisbury - Histon : 3 - 3
  • Stevenage - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 1
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March 21, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 21st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 21, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 21, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Who was born on March 21, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on March 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 21st:

  • Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick

    Matthew broderick is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in ferris bueller's day off and the producers.

  • Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman

    An english actor, musician, and filmmaker best known for his portrayals of sometimes villainous characters.

  • Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell

    American comedian, actress and talk show host.

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton

    Timothy dalton is a british actor known for his portrayal of james bond in two films during the late 1980s.

  • Marie-Christine Barrault
    Marie-Christine Barrault

    French actress, on television, stage, and film, she is the daughter of max barrault (jean louis brother).

  • Eddie Money
    Eddie Money

    American composer and musician.

  • Scott Eastwood
    Scott Eastwood

    Scott eastwood is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the fate of the furious and suicide squad.

  • Russ Meyer
    Russ Meyer

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2004).

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

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March 21, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years and 8 days old,

or 192 months and 8 days old,

or 836 weeks

or 5852 days old,

if you were born on March 21, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 2008?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 21, 2008.

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March 21, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 21, 2008:

  • Durell Conner

    American author known for his works in fiction and poetry.

  • Guillermo Jullian de la Fuente

    Chilean architect and academic (b. 1931).

  • Denis Cosgrove

    English-american geographer and academic (b. 1948).

  • John List

    American murderer (d. 2008).

  • Klaus Dinger
  • Gadži Abašilov
  • Aurelio Ciacci
  • Alfredo Romagnoli
  • Oscar Terán
  • Gabriel París

What famous deaths happened on March 21st?

Famous deaths on March 21st:

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Dack Rambo
    Dack Rambo

    American actor who has worked steadily since he was in highschool.

  • Ernie Wise
    Ernie Wise

    British comedian for over 40 years, who was partnered with eric morecambe from the time he died on 5/28/1984.

  • Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave

    Bristol, england -- actor (browning version lady vanishes).

  • Lili Damita
    Lili Damita

    At 89, errol flynn's wife (bridge of san luis rey), is killed.

  • Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson

    Canadian actress (d. 2015).

  • Anthony Steel
    Anthony Steel

    London, england -- actor ("malta story, wooden horse").

  • Lilyan Tashman
    Lilyan Tashman

    Actor (bulldog drummer), dies at 34.

  • Macdonald Carey
    Macdonald Carey

    American actor who acted primarily in movies and television series.

  • James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn

    American actor (d. 2014.

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March 21, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 21, 2008:

  • Blessed Clementia of Hohenberg
  • World Poetry Day - by UNESCO.
  • St. Nicholas of Flue
  • Astrology: First day of star sign Aries.
  • China: Chunfen.
  • Harmony Day in Australia.
  • World Down Syndrome Day
  • Earth Day.
  • Ostara - Neopagan festival of Ostara.
  • The third day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 21, 2008:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, 21-27 March
  • International Day of Nowruz
  • International Day of Forests

Saints celebrated on March 21, 2008:

  • Saints Philemon and Domnin
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March 21, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 21, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 21, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 21, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 21, 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 21, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 21, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

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This "epic" sequel to The Pillars of the Earth (The Denver Post), is two centuries old. It marks the completion of the Gothic cathedral built by the Kingsbridge residents.

An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck and Kevin Balfe

An Inconvenient Book

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The world is in chaos. The world is in chaos.

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.

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 …

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

March 21, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 21, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Championship Pony

Championship Pony

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: Destination Software

Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World

Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: NA Atari; JP / EU Bandai

Brain Challenge

Brain Challenge

Platform: Mobile phones, iOS, iPod, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable, Xbox Live Arcade, N-Gage 2.0, WiiWare, Microsoft Windows, Zeebo, DSiWare, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gameloft Ubisoft

Astro Tripper

Astro Tripper

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Microsoft Windows

Genre: side scrolling shoot-em-up

Publisher: PomPom Games

Asda Story

Asda Story

Platform: Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: mGame (Korea) Play Media Group (Europe) GamesCampus (USA) OnGame (Brazil) nDoors (Japan) GamePower7 (Middle East)

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Who was the US President on March 21, 2008?

On March 21, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 21, 2008?

On March 21, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 21, 2008?

On March 21, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 21st?

March 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: six people die and 23 are injured in three explosions that occurred during nowruz celebrations in kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: houthis claim that they have shot down an f-15 royal saudi air force jet flying over sa'da province, yemen.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: at least five people are killed when a car bomb explodes near villa somalia, president of somalia mohamed abdullahi mohamed’s official residence in mogadishu.

Find out more about March 21st

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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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