Wednesday December 31, 2008: on this day

December 31, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 366th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2008 can also be written as 12/31/2008 in the US and as 31/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on December 31, 2008:

• U.s. crude oil prices rise 14 percent on the last trading day of 2008. february futures settled up us$5.57 to us$44.60 per barrel.
• To end the year, an extra leap second (23.59:60) is added. this was last seen in 2005.
• Police evacuated downtown aspen, colorado after several bombs were detonated and another threat was made by a disgruntled resident.
• Israel rejects the proposed stoppage of operation cast lead, which would have also ceased rocket attacks by hamas in order to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered into gaza strip areas that are affected.
• A car bomb explodes at bilbao in spain. it is believed to be euskadi ta askatasuna (a basque separatist and nationalist organization).
• Near zhucheng in china, you will find one of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils.

December 31, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.42
• Apple AAPL: opens at $85.97
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.50

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2008:

• 1 USD = 90.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2176 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0702 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8235 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.67 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 09:50 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 31, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

• Anthony Hopkins

  Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

• Tim Matheson

  American actor, tv and film star.

• Val Kilmer

  American actor, writer and musician.

• John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

• Ben Kingsley

  An english actor.

• Sarah Miles

  British actress, first recognized in u.s.

• Joey McIntyre

  American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

• Bebe Neuwirth

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

• Joe Dallesandro

  American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

• Barbara Carrera

  Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 18 days old,

or 798 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5587 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2008?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2008.

Famous people died on December 31, 2008:

• Kazim Kazim

  Prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform.

• Davari Ardeshir

  Davari Ardeshir was a renowned Iranian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Donald E. Westlake

  American author and screenwriter (d. 2008).

• Julio Nieto Bernal

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

• Betty White

  American actress.

• James Avery

  James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

• Wayne Rogers

  Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

• Woody Strode

  Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

• Billie Dove

  American actress (born in 1903).

• Wesley Addy

  Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

• Edward Herrmann

  American actor (d. 2014).

• Kader Khan

  Indian actor (b. 1937).

• William Christopher

  American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

Holidays on December 31, 2008:

• New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.

December 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Timbaland - Apologize
4. Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss
5. Fergie - Clumsy

December 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Leon Jackson - When You Believe
2. Soulja Boy Tellem - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
3. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
4. Timbaland featuring One Republic - Apologize
5. Take That - Rule The World

December 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

December 31, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Me Enamora
2. Wisin & Yandel - Sexy Movimiento
3. Vicente Fernandez - Estos Celos
4. K-Paz With Franco De Vita - Un Buen Perdedor
5. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Sobre Mis Pies