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US date format: 1/23/2008, UK date format: 23/1/2008
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 23, 2008).
The number one song in US was Low by Flo Rida. Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was #1 song in the UK.
The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Battery's Down. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Aion or Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King.
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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January 23, 2008 Events
What happened on January 23, 2008?
Historical Events
- Virgin Galactic, a New York-based company, unveils its next generation of space vehicles at the American Museum of Natural History.
- Twenty people were killed in a crash of a military transport plane near Miroslawiec. Senior Polish Air Force officers from northern Poland are also among the victims.
- The settlement of a lawsuit brought by the Massachusetts government regarding a tunnel collapse that resulted in the death of a contractor working on the Big Dig project was $400 million.
- Stock market decline in January 2008:
- Asian stock markets have recovered with the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index increasing 10.7% and Mumbai BSE Sensex climbing 5.2%. However, European markets remain weak with the London FTSE 100 Index, Paris CAC 40, and Frankfurt DAX all reporting significant losses.
- Morgan Tsvangirai is being held by police in Zimbabwe. He is the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change.
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See also
What happened on January 23 in history? Find out the list of January 23rd major events
What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008
January 23, 2008 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 23, 2008?
Other January 23rd famous deaths
German-born photographer, known for his fashion photography of nude women and his portrayal, usually in black and white, of sexuality.
West Chester, Pennsylvania -- Composer (Pulitz, School for Scandal).
West German avant-garde artist/politician, in Dnsseldorf, Germany, at age 64.
Italian director and producer (d. 1999).
January 23, 2008 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
January 23, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 23, 2008?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
January 23rd marks the 22nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.
There are 343 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
Gardens of the Night
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Damian Harris
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold
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
Jumper
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 23, 2008? Which were the top hits on January 23, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Flo Rida - Low
- Alicia Keys - No One
- Timbaland - Apologize
- Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
- Fergie - Clumsy
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
- Leon Jackson - When You Believe
- Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Top #5 R&B songs
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
- Alicia Keys - No One
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juanes - Me Enamora
- Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies
- Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
- K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
Sport Games on January 23, 2008
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Caen - Auxerre : 0 - 0
- Lille - Le Mans : 3 - 1
- Lyon - Lorient : 2 - 0
- Monaco - Sochaux : 1 - 0
- Nancy - Marseille : 1 - 1
League 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Millwall - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 2
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- Ajax - Utrecht : 2 - 0
- Graafschap - Roda JC : 2 - 1
- Groningen - Nijmegen : 5 - 1
- Heerenveen - VVV Venlo : 5 - 1
- PSV Eindhoven - Sparta : 3 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Battery's Down
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Jake Wilson
Gangland
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Tulio Demicheli
Sold
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown
Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work
Release year: 2007
Directed by: Matt Reid
Kleiner Dodo
Release year: 2007
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2008?
- Time: A photo of four people standing behind the curtains in four voting booths in New Hampshire. AP photo
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10880
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.974
- Wired: Wired - January, 2008
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Pillars of the Earth
By: Ken Follett
View our Ken Follett feature page. Starz has more information about The Pillars of the Earth. This historical epic, a departure for the bestselling thriller author, is a tale about the construction of a powerful Gothic cathedral in the 12th …
The Darkest Evening Of The Year
By: Dean Koontz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who will stand by you in your darkest hour? Amy Redwing has dedicated her entire life to rescue dogs. She has a unique bond with Nickie, a golden retriever she saved in the most difficult encounter …
Shadow Music
By: Julie Garwood
Julie Garwood's acclaimed writing career has been a success. Her characters are captivating, bold, and full of life. Today, Garwood is a beloved novelist.
A Long Way Gone
By: Ishmael Beah
Children, drowsy and armed with AK-47s, are the way wars are fought today. The soldiers of choice are children. It is estimated that around 300,000 children are currently serving as soldiers in more than 50 conflicts across the globe.
In Defense Of Food
By: Michael Pollan
#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Aion
Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King
Dragon Ball: Origins
Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4
Astro Tripper
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.76
- Apple AAPL: opens at $136.19
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.48
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $100.05
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 106.7 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0234 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0915 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.2322 CNY
- 1 EUR = 156.13 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 23, 2008?
On January 23, 2008 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is January 23, 2008?
On January 23, 2008 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 23, 2008?
On January 23, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 2008?
On January 23, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 23, 2008?
On January 23, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 23, 2008?
Famous people died on January 23, 2008 include, Jaume Sorribas.
What was the number one song in January 23, 2008?
The number one song in the week of January 23, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida in US and Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz in UK.
What were the top hits on January 23, 2008?
The top hits on January 23, 2008 were Low by Flo Rida, No One by Alicia Keys, Apologize by Timbaland in US and Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, When You Believe by Leon Jackson, Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tellem in UK.
