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October 24, 2008 was the 298th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 24, 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 October 24, 2008, who was born and died on October 24, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Womanizer by Britney Spears), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 2008?
- October 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- October 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 2008?
- October 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 2008?
What day of the week was October 24, 2008?
October 24, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 298th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 2008 can also be written as 10/24/2008 in the US and as 24/10/2008 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 2008:
- Many stock exchanges around the world experienced the worst declines in history on friday, with a drop of approximately 10% in many indices.
- As the 7th asia-europe meeting convenes, 45 heads of government from asia and europe will meet in beijing. financial crisis tops the agenda.
- Djibouti's government has stated that eritrea will be at war with it unless the united nations resolves growing tensions over a border dispute.
- The murders of the mother and brother of jennifer hudson, an american singer and actress, are a tragic and shocking development.
- "bloody friday" saw many of the world's stock exchanges experience the worst declines in their history, with drops of around 10% in most indices.
October 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 24, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.01
- Apple AAPL: opens at $90.33
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.06
- General Electric GE: opens at $17.46
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.27
Exchange Rates on October 24, 2008:
- 1 USD = 94.28 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2772 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1676 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8442 CNY
- 1 EUR = 119.04 JPY
October 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Kortrijk - Mouscron : 2 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Leverkusen - FC Koln : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Ahlen - Freiburg : 0 - 3
- Frankfurt FSV - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 0
- Greuther Furth - Aachen : 1 - 1
- Ingolstadt - Augsburg : 1 - 2
- St Pauli - Wehen : 2 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Angers - Tours : 2 - 0
- Brest - Metz : 2 - 1
- Chateauroux - Bastia : 2 - 0
- Clermont - Montpellier : 2 - 1
- Lens - Amiens : 2 - 0
October 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 October 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 04:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.
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Who was born on October 24, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
October 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 5 months old,
or 185 months and 26 days old,
or 808 weeks
or 5656 days old,
if you were born on October 24, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 2008?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 24, 2008.
October 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 2008:
- Delmar Watson
Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
- Merl Saunders
Known for his work in the genres of jazz, blues, and rock.
- Moshe Cotel
American composer and pianist (born 1943).
- Carlo Cedroni
- Milton Katselas
- Attilio Trebbi
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
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October 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 2008:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 2008:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 2008 was Womanizer by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Britney Spears - Womanizer
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Pink - So What
- Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
October 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
- Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
October 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 24, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Los Pikadientes de Caborca - La Cumbia Del Rio
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
October 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Last Chance Harvey
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Joel Hopkins
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Kathy Baker, Eileen Atkins
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
October 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 24, 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:
Raising the Bar
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Clay Glen
Destroyed in Seconds
Release year: 2008
Spooks: Code 9
Release year: 2008
The Drinky Crow Show
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
True Jackson, VP
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
October 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
One Fifth Avenue
By: Candace Bushnell
This lens is a look at New York City's tough and tender women, courtesy of one of the most engaging and consistently intelligent social commentators of today.
Letter To My Daughter
By: Maya Angelou
Letter to my Daughter is Maya Angelou’s tribute to her daughter, who she has never had, but whom she sees all around. It outlines Maya Angelou’s path to living well.
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society
By: Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.
Heat Lightning
By: John Sandford
A killer leaves a puzzled calling card in the minds of his victims. Virgil Flowers of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was caught in the middle of a Minnesota summer.
New Moon
By: Stephenie Meyer
Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.
October 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Alien Crush Returns
Ai Space
Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress
Chicken Hunter
The Chronicles of Spellborn
Who was the US President on October 24, 2008?
On October 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 2008?
On October 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 2008?
On October 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 2008?
October 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
