Wednesday April 23, 2008: on this day
April 23, 2008 was the 114th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 2008, who was born and died on April 23, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Cinemania) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 2008?
- April 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 23, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- April 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 2008?
- April 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 2008?
What day of the week was April 23, 2008?
April 23, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 2008 can also be written as 4/23/2008 in the US and as 23/4/2008 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 2008:
- Sri lankan civil war. the military declares victory in fighting in the north. 43 soldiers were killed, 33 are missing and more than 100 tamil tigers were killed. rebels claim victory as well, claiming that they killed 100 soldiers, wounded 500, and lost 16 of their own.
- Jimmy carter, former president of the united states, reiterates his belief that no one from the united states department of state asked him to not meet with representatives of hamas and syria.
April 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 23, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.19
- Apple AAPL: opens at $164.05
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.45
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.49
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.69
Exchange Rates on April 23, 2008:
- 1 USD = 103.42 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.017 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0152 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9825 CNY
- 1 EUR = 164.27 JPY
April 23, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Stirling - St Johnstone : 3 - 1
April 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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.
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April 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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April 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:25 pm and setting at 08:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.
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Get your map!Who was born on April 23, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
- Shirley Temple
Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
- John Cena
Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
- Dev Patel
Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
- Silvana Mangano
Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
- Michael Moore
Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
- Jaime King
American actress and model.
- Taio Cruz
Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
- Valerie Bertinelli
Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
- Roy Orbison
American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
- George Lopez
Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years and 1 day old,
or 192 months and 1 day old,
or 835 weeks
or 5845 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2008?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 2008.
April 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 2008:
- Siegfried Woitzat
- Jean-Daniel Cadinot
- Guglielmo Roehrssen
- Gerardo Bamonte
- Cesarino Romano
- Richard Casanova
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
- Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
- Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
- Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and broadcaster.
- John Mills
British actor, producer, singer, and film star.
- Buster Crabbe
American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
- William Hartnell
London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
- Albert Salmi
Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 2008:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 2008:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 2008:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
April 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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
April 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
April 23, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following 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
April 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
April 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
April 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on April 23, 2008?
On April 23, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2008?
On April 23, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 2008?
On April 23, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 2008?
April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.