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April 24, 2008 was the 115th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 24, 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 24, 2008, who was born and died on April 24, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Cinemania) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 2008?
- April 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- April 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 2008?
- April 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 2008?
What day of the week was April 24, 2008?
April 24, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 115th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 2008 can also be written as 4/24/2008 in the US and as 24/4/2008 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 2008:
- Final results from the nepal constituent assembly election showed that the communist party of nepal, (maoist), won twice the number of seats of its nearest rival party.
- The philadelphia phantoms won the longest game in ahl history, beating the albany river rats by 3-2 in five overtimes. the game lasted for 82 minutes and fifty-eight minutes.
- Operation orchard: north korea claims that it helped syria to build a nuclear reactor on a site that was destroyed by israeli forces in september 2007.
April 24, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 24, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.41
- Apple AAPL: opens at $165.31
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.63
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.38
Exchange Rates on April 24, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.3 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0144 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0354 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9875 CNY
- 1 EUR = 163.53 JPY
April 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Grays - Rushden & D : 3 - 0
April 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 09:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.
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Who was born on April 24, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
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Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 11 months old,
or 191 months and 25 days old,
or 834 weeks
or 5838 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2008?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2008.
April 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 2008:
- Tristram Cary
English composer and pioneer in electronic music.
- Jimmy Giuffre
American jazz clarinetist and saxophone player, composer, and arranger.
- Hans Glauber
- Emilio Ghisoni
- Qian Chenghai
- Carlo Di Stefano
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 2008:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 2008:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 2008:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Usher - Love In This Club
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
- Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
- Duffy - Mercy
- Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
- Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes
April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
April 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
April 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Street Kings
Release year: 2008
Directed by: David Ayer
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
April 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:
Cinemania
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
The Inbetweeners
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Kung Fu Femmes
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Tony Laudati
Teenage Kicks
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Craig Boreham
Unhitched
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stefan Schwartz
April 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Certain Girls
By: Jennifer Weiner
Readers fell in love Cannie Shapiro. She is the smart, sharp-tongued and bighearted heroine of Good in Bed. After her mother was out of the closet, she found her happy ending.
Small Favor
By: Jim Butcher
THE New York Times BestsellerHarry Dresden's life seems to be finally calming down. Until a shadow of the past returns. Mab, the Sidhe Winter Court monarch, calls in an old friend
Change of Heart
By: Jodi Picoult
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 …
Home
By: Julie Andrews
"A frank, intriguing memoir." People "Painfully clever, written with real delicacy. And also filled with pathos." The New York Times Book Review: "Home" reflects the qualities that made the working-class first successful.
Dead Heat
By: Joel C. Rosenberg
Winner of the 2009 Retailer's Choice Award! War is on the horizon. Record high oil prices are a sign of war. Iraq is witnessing the rise of a new dictator.
April 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
Cooking Mama: World Kitchen
Away: Shuffle Dungeon
Cate West: The Vanishing Files
Crash Commando
Who was the US President on April 24, 2008?
On April 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2008?
On April 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 2008?
On April 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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.
