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US date format: 4/22/2008, UK date format: 22/4/2008
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 22, 2008).
The number one song in US was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West was #1 song in the UK.
The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Cinemania. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Catching Features or Beijing 2008.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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April 22, 2008 Events
What happened on April 22, 2008?
Historical Events
- The United States Air Force has retired the last F-117 Nighthawks in service.
- After Uribe is arrested on charges of having ties to paramilitary organizations, Costa Rica rejects Uribe's request for political asylum. Uribe is arrested.
- A U.S. Federal Grand Jury in Las Vegas, Nevada indicts a man for possessing the toxin Rizin and weapons charges.
- Ben-ami Kaddish is a former U.S. Army engineer in mechanical engineering and was arrested for disclosing national defense information.
- Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States, stated that Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States of America was warned not to meet with Hamas.
- Democratic Presidential Primaries: Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania Primary
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See also
What happened on April 22 in history? Find out the list of April 22nd major events
What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008
April 22, 2008 Famous Deaths
Who died on April 22, 2008?
Canadian ice hockey executive (Born 1941).
Other April 22nd famous deaths
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American lawyer who entered politics in 1946, became a U.S.
American actress, famous for the porno film "Deep Throat," 1972.
American political activist who co-founded the Black Panther Party that became a symbol of black militancy in the mid-1960's and 1970's.
![Alida Valli]()
Italian actress, internationally known, born in Pola, Italy, in a region now belonging to Croatia.
April 22, 2008 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Taurus
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
April 22, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was April 22, 2008?
The day of the week was Tuesday.
April 22nd marks the 112nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.
There are 253 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
Fighting
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
Anamorph
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Henry Miller
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Don Harvey, James Rebhorn
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on April 22, 2008? Which were the top hits on April 22, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Usher - Love In This Club
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
- Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
- Duffy - Mercy
- Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
- Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes
Top #5 R&B songs
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
Top #5 Latin songs
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
Sport Games on April 22, 2008
Division 2
Football (France)- Bastia - Amiens : 1 - 0
- Dijon - Troyes : 2 - 2
- Le Havre - Sedan : 0 - 0
Championship
Football (United Kingdom)- Wolves - Cardiff : 3 - 0
Conference
Football (United Kingdom)- Aldershot - Weymouth : 0 - 0
- Cambridge - Torquay : 2 - 0
- Crawley Town - Halifax : 0 - 4
- Droylsden - Woking : 1 - 1
- Exeter - Stafford Rangers : 4 - 1
League 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Bristol Rvs - Swindon : 0 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Cinemania
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
The Inbetweeners
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Kung Fu Femmes
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Tony Laudati
Teenage Kicks
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Craig Boreham
Unhitched
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stefan Schwartz
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 2008?
- Time: A childhood photo of Obama being held by his mother.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10939
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.987
- Wired: Wired - April, 2008
- RollingStone: Blues Brothers Mick Keith and Jack White
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Girls Like Us
By: Sheila Weller
The remarkable and compelling biography of three of America’s most influential musicians--Carole King and Joni Mitchell--records their lives as women at an extraordinary moment in time.
Home
By: Julie Andrews
"A frank, intriguing memoir." People "Painfully clever, written with real delicacy. And also filled with pathos." The New York Times Book Review: "Home" reflects the qualities that made the working-class first successful.
Compulsion
By: Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, has once again tapped into the darkest corners of a city to inspire his brilliant storytelling.
Losing It
By: Valerie Bertinelli
The #1 New York Times bestseller for three weeks straight is now available as a paperback. Valerie
Zapped
By: Carol Higgins Clark
It's July in New York City. Where were you when the lights went off? Carol Higgins Clark is a long-time resident of New York City.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Catching Features
Beijing 2008
Aether
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Adventure Rock
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.10
- Apple AAPL: opens at $167.41
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.63
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.87
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 102.86 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0072 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0028 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.989 CNY
- 1 EUR = 164.54 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on April 22, 2008?
On April 22, 2008 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is April 22, 2008?
On April 22, 2008 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on April 22, 2008?
On April 22, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 2008?
On April 22, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 22, 2008?
On April 22, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on April 22, 2008?
Famous people died on April 22, 2008 include, Ed Chynoweth, Ed Chynoweth, Paul Davis.
What was the number one song in April 22, 2008?
The number one song in the week of April 22, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis in US and American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West in UK.
What were the top hits on April 22, 2008?
The top hits on April 22, 2008 were Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, Lollipop by Lil Wayne, No Air by Jordin Sparks in US and American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, Low by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, Mercy by Duffy in UK.
