Thursday April 17, 2008: on this day

April 17, 2008 was the 108th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 2008, who was born and died on April 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. The Inbetweeners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2008?


April 17, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 108th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2008 can also be written as 4/17/2008 in the US and as 17/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2008:

  • Heritage auction galleries will host the us coin signature auction at the central states numismatic society convention in rosemont, illinois.
  • South korean special prosecutors indicted chairman lee kun-hee by the south korean special prosecutors for tax evasion and breach of trust.
  • Malta held a casual election to elect 12 additional parliament members. 6 were for the malta labour party (mlp), 6 for partit nazzjonalista(pn). the new parliament was opened on may 11, 2008.

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April 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $154.18
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.39

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 102.5 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0106 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0066 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9842 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.91 JPY

April 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Munich 1860 - Wehen : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Droylsden - Ebbsfleet : 1 - 1
  • Rushden & D - Torquay : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Everton - Chelsea : 0 - 1
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April 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 05:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 17, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 11 days old,

or 832 weeks

or 5824 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2008?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2008.

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April 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2008:

  • Aime Cesaire

    Aime Cesaire was a renowned poet and politician known for his role in the Negritude movement.

  • Danny Federici

    American musician bruce springsteen and the e street band (d. 2008).

  • Rosario Sánchez Mora
  • Viktor Nosov
  • Rosario la Dinamitera (Rosario Sánchez Mora)

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2008:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2008:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2008 was Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch My Body youtube
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - 4 Minutes
  4. - Lollipop
  5. - Love In This Club

April 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

April 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - I Remember
  4. - Sexy Can I
  5. - Falsetto

April 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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April 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

Never Back Down

Never Back Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jeff Wadlow

Starring: Sean Faris, Djimon Hounsou, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet

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

The Ruins

The Ruins

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Carter Smith

Starring: Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey

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

April 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

April 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Retribution by Max Hastings

Retribution

By:

It was obvious that Japan was going to lose the war in 1944, but it was not clear how they would win.

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

Change of Heart

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of a mother's tragic death and one man's last chance to save herself. Are our beliefs always true? June Nealon was looking forward to years filled with laughter …

Compulsion by Jonathan Kellerman

Compulsion

By:

Jonathan Kellerman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, has once again tapped into the darkest corners of a city to inspire his brilliant storytelling.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

By:

"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.

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

April 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crash: Mind over Mutant

Crash: Mind over Mutant

Platform: PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platform

Publisher: NA Activision; INT Sierra Entertainment

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Sega Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

American McGee's Grimm

American McGee's Grimm

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Turner Broadcasting System

Boingz

Boingz

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Action

Publisher: RealNetworks

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fighting game

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2008?

On April 17, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2008?

On April 17, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2008?

On April 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 2008?

April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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