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.

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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 in April 2008 calendar

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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.

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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
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April 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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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

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    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
    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
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    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
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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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.

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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

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    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
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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:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - No Air
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - Touch My Body youtube

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:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 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:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - I Remember
  5. - Sexy Can I

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:

  1. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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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:

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

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

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:

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

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:

Armageddon In Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon In Retrospect

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The New York Times Bestseller-a "gripping", posthumous collection by Kurt Vonnegut of previously unpublished material on war. A fitting tribute to a literary icon and deeply humane

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao

By:

Oscar, a sweet but unhealthyly overweight ghetto geek, dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R.

Bulls Island by Dorothea Benton Frank

Bulls Island

By:

"Dottie Frank's books have a sexy, funny quality. She considers South Carolina's lowcountry her literary property.

Dead Heat by Joel C. Rosenberg

Dead Heat

By:

Winner of the 2009 Retailer's Choice Award! War is on the horizon. Record high oil prices are a sign of war. Iraq is witnessing the rise of a new dictator.

Escape by Carolyn Jessop with Laura Palmer

Escape

By:

This is the dramatic, first-person account about life in an American ultra-fundamentalist religious sect and how one woman fled to freedom with her eight children.

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:

Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6

Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game Puzzle game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Block Breaker Deluxe 2

Block Breaker Deluxe 2

Platform: Mobile phone

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Gameloft

Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games

Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Play THQ

19420: Joint Strike

19420: Joint Strike

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

Blue Dragon Plus

Blue Dragon Plus

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP AQ Interactive; NA UTV Ignition Entertainment

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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