Tuesday January 29, 2008: on this day

About January 29th, 2008, in brief:

  • Historical events: Twenty civilians, including 11 children, are killed and 14 are injured when a mine explodes on a school bus in Madhu (Sri Lanka).
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 2008 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Oprah Winfrey, W.C. Fields
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
  • #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
  • Popular movie: The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington

More about January 29th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on January 29th, 2008.

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What day of the week was January 29, 2008?


January 29, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 29th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2008 can also be written as 1/29/2008 in the US and as 29/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 29, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 2008:

  • Twenty civilians, including 11 children, are killed and 14 are injured when a mine explodes on a school bus in madhu (sri lanka).
  • Snowstorms derail the beijing-guangzhou railway, paralyzing china's 'chunyun' era.
  • The united states house of representatives approves a $146 billion economic stimulus package.
  • Venezuelan gunmen take 30 hostages at a guarico bank before fleeing in an ambulance with many hostages. they are later captured.
  • Florida voters go to the polls in order to elect presidential nominees.
  • New york senator hillary clinton wins democratic primary without any delegates being awarded
  • Arizona senator john mccain wins republican primary.
  • Near-earth asteroid passes earth at a distance 334,000 miles (537.500 km). observations reduce its size from 2,000 feet (609 m) to 800 feet (225 m).
  • Ten militants are killed in a missile strike by pakistan army in north waziristan.
  • At least three people are killed in a car bomb attack in thenia (algeria).
  • Iran's judiciary sentenced 54 baha'i followers of the religion for "anti-regime propaganda."
  • 2008 united states presidential election: florida voters go to the polls to elect the presidential nominee. new york senator hillary clinton wins with no delegate award. (cnn). arizona senator john mccain wins republican primary.
  • An egyptian court rules that people who do not adhere to one of the three government-recognised religions, while not allowed to list any belief outside of those three, are still eligible to receive government identity documents.

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January 29, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 29, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.09
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $131.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.53

Exchange Rates on January 29, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9979 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0935 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1958 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 158.22 JPY

January 29, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Libourne : 1 - 0
  • Sedan - Troyes : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Colchester : 1 - 0
  • Cardiff - QPR : 3 - 1
  • Charlton - Stoke : 1 - 0
  • Hull - Coventry : 1 - 0
  • Ipswich - Plymouth : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Oxford : 1 - 0
  • Burton - Rushden & D : 2 - 1
  • Cambridge - Exeter : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cheltenham - Millwall : 0 - 1
  • Crewe - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 1
  • Doncaster - Hartlepool : 2 - 0
  • Huddersfield - Bournemouth : 1 - 0
  • Luton - Swindon : 0 - 1
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January 29, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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.

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January 29, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 29th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 29, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Who was born on January 29, 2008?


Famous people born on January 29, 2008:

  • Giuseppe Pirozzi

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 2 days old,

or 848 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5937 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2008?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2008.

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January 29, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 2008:

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Philippe Khorsand

    French actor.

  • Bengt Lindstrom

    Swedish artist (born 1925).

  • Raymond Jacobs

    American soldier (born 1925).

  • Claudio Donati
  • Gianna Baltaro
  • Claude Faraldo
  • Egidio Carenini
  • Manuel Padilla Jr.
  • Melitus Mugabe Were

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

  • Jimmy Durante
    Jimmy Durante

    American actor/singer/comedian (ink-a-dink-a-doo, palooka, the show), dies at age 86 in new york city, new york (born 1893).

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January 29, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 29, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - With You
  5. - Clumsy

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 29, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - When You Believe
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 29, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - Suffocate
  3. - I Remember
  4. - Just Fine
  5. - Sensual Seduction

January 29, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 29, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 29, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Un Buen Perdedor
  3. - Sobre Mis Pies
  4. - Estos Celos
  5. - Te Quiero

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January 29, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 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

Elegy

Elegy

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper

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

January 29, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

January 29, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

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This #1 New York Times bestseller introduced Khaled Hosseini and his novel to millions of readers around the globe. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable and heartbreaking story about the unlikely friendship of a wealthy boy with the son of …

Double Cross by James Patterson

Double Cross

By:

Alex was just about to settle down into a routine filled with therapy sessions and patients, but he soon finds himself back on the field--this time trying to capture a criminal mastermind.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston

Free Lunch

By:

Free Lunch answers the great mystery: How did our strong, growing economy become a source of uncertainty, debt, bankruptcy and fear for millions?

Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper

Blood Dreams

By:

Kay Hooper, bestselling author in New York Times, takes readers on an enthralling manhunt for a serial murderer that even the Special Crimes Unit might not be able stop.

January 29, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Beyond Protocol

Beyond Protocol

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORTS

Publisher: Dark Sky Entertainment

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Submarine adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Chess Crusade

Chess Crusade

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Board game

Publisher: NA Destination Software; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

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Who was the US President on January 29, 2008?

On January 29, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 2008?

On January 29, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 2008?

On January 29, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of January. 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 January 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 January 2008?

January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2008 calendar looked like.

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