Sunday February 17, 2008: on this day

February 17, 2008 was the 48th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 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 February 17, 2008, who was born and died on February 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 17, 2008?


February 17, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2008 can also be written as 2/17/2008 in the US and as 17/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 2008:

  • Hallmark/westland meat packing company recalls over 143 million pounds beef. this recall is the largest in california and the usa due to the slaughtering of unfit cattle for human consumption.
  • With support from some countries, but opposition from others, kosovo officially declares its independence from serbia.
  • In an emergency measure, the british government temporarily nationalizes northern rock, the uk's 5th largest mortgage lender, in response to the bank’s financial crisis.
  • The pakistani general election is delayed by riots following the assassination attempt on benazir bhoutto. while the opposition parties, including bhutto's and president pervez musharraf, win more than half of all seats, president pervez musharraf's party suffers a devastating defeat.
  • Fidel castro announces that he will resign as president of cuba on february 24,
  • A spy satellite with toxic fuel is destroyed by the united states navy. it was shot down using a missile from the uss lake erie in the pacific ocean.
  • A total lunar eclipse occurs in north and south america, europe and africa.
  • Due to the financial crisis in the u.s., northern rock, an ex-building society, is the first european bank to be placed under state control.
  • After a helicopter rescue, it discovered the wreckage of santa barbara airlines flight 518 northeast of merida in venezuela. there were 46 people aboard the commercial plane, including the crew.
  • In the first round of the cypriot presidential elections, president tassos papadopoulos was defeated.
  • Kosovo declares independence
  • Two hand grenades were thrown at kosovska mitrovica's international community buildings.
  • The president of the united states george w. bush has offered $700 million in aid to tanzania.
  • Following an investigation by the united states securities exchange commission into insider trading in dow jones, sir david li has resigned from the executive council of hong kong.
  • California's hallmark/westland meat packing company recalls just under 143 million pounds (65,000,000 kilograms) of beef products. this recall is the result of an investigation into animal cruelty.
  • Kosovo declares independence: kosovo's parliament declares independence from serbia. (bbc). two hand grenades were thrown at buildings of the international community in kosovska mitrovica.
  • The kosovo parliament declares independence from serbia
  • A bomb explodes during a kandahar, afghanistan dog fighting match. dozens are killed and many more are injured.
  • Ryan newman wins 50th daytona 500

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Catania : 2 - 1
  • Genoa - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
  • Lazio - Atalanta : 3 - 0
  • Napoli - Empoli : 1 - 3
  • Palermo - Cagliari : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Mouscron : 2 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Standard : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Bochum : 3 - 0
  • Hannover - Bayern Munich : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Augsburg : 1 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Hoffenheim : 0 - 1
  • Offenbach - Aachen : 1 - 1
  • Paderborn - Osnabruck : 1 - 3
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February 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 05:24 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 February 17, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

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


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 12 days old,

or 840 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5885 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 2008.

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

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 17, 2008:

  • Brian Harris

    English footballer (born 1935).

  • Vladimir Jakovlevič Pereladov

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

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


Holidays on February 17, 2008:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 2008:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 2008:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Apologize
  5. - No One youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 17, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Te Llore
  3. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Estos Celos

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

The most popular movies on February 17, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Taken

Taken

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

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

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

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

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

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism

By:

Liberal opponents often use insults such as "Fascists", "Brownshirts," and "jackbooted Stormtroopers" to describe conservatives. Calling someone fascist is the fastest and most effective way to silence them, as well as defining their views.

Sizzle And Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz

Sizzle And Burn

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A woman who can hear voices. A man who can see visions. They may be eluded by a killer.

The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky

The Secret Between Us

By:

This mother-daughter bond will not be broken. Nothing can break this mother-daughter bond. Grace Monroe and Deborah Monroe are returning from a party when Grace's car collides with a man in the dark.

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

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

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Platform: Wii

Genre: Minigame compilation

Publisher: Zoo Games

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Platform: iOS

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Gameloft

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

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

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: Activision Vivendi Games

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Class of Heroes

Class of Heroes

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Acquire; NA Atlus

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Who was the US President on February 17, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 17, 2008?

On February 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 17th?

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

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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