What happened on Thursday December 25, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 25, 2008:

• Escalating Tensions in Gaza Following a Palestinian militant attack, Israel moves closer to a potential invasion of the Gaza Strip, highlighting ongoing regional conflicts.
• Eartha Kitt Passes Away Legendary American singer, actress, and dancer Eartha Kitt dies in New York from colon cancer at age 81. Known for her sultry voice and iconic performances, including the popular Christmas song 'Santa Baby'.
• Phil Jackson Reaches NBA Coaching Milestone Phil Jackson becomes the sixth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 92-83 victory over the Boston Celtics at the Staples Center.
• Maruti Suzuki Faces Economic Challenges India's largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, reports lower-than-expected growth in 2008, signaling potential production reductions amid the global economic crisis.
• Marshall Islands Declare State of Emergency Marshall Islands declares a state of emergency due to extensive flooding, highlighting the vulnerability of low-lying Pacific island nations to environmental challenges.
• Deadly Apartment Explosion in Ukraine A devastating explosion in an apartment building in Yevpatoria, Ukraine, claims at least 19 lives, raising questions about building safety and emergency response.
• Fatal Gas Leak in Chinese Steel Plant A tragic gas leak at a steel plant in Zunhua, China, results in 17 fatalities, underscoring industrial safety concerns.
• Christmas Day 2008 Annual global celebration of Christmas, marking the traditional birth of Jesus Christ.

Events in 2008

December 25, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 2008

December 25, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 25, 2008:

• 1 USD = 90.33 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2165 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0778 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8318 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.79 JPY

December 25, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 360th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 2008 can also be written as 12/25/2008 in the US and as 25/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 25, 2008:

• Eartha Kitt

  Eartha Kitt was a legendary African American singer, actress, and activist known for her distinctive voice, iconic Catwoman role, and...

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. - Live Your Life
3. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
4. Britney Spears - Circus
5. T.I. - Whatever You Like

December 25, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
4. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
5. Usher - Trading Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 25, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 03:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 2008

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Someone born on December 25, 2008 is:

16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 29 days old,

or 851 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 2008?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 25, 2008.

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