Tuesday December 02, 2008: on this day

December 02, 2008 was the 337th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 02, 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 December 02, 2008, who was born and died on December 02, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. Seven Pounds, directed by Gabriele Muccino), TV series (e.g. Closing Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 2008?


December 02, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 337th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2008 can also be written as 12/2/2008 in the US and as 2/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 02, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 2008:

  • Barack obama, the us president-elect, names hillary clinton, a new york senator as his secretary of state nominee and asks robert gates, u.s. defense secretary to stay in office.
  • After the 2008 thailand political crisis, somchai wongsawat, thai prime minister, resigns.
  • The government accountability office released a report claiming that oversight of the troubled assets relief program needs additional actions to ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity.
  • Since august 2008, the 2008 zimbabwean cholera epidemic has claimed 425 lives and impacted 10,000 people.
  • Nato 2008 brussels summit
  • Nato member countries refuse to offer map to georgia or ukraine due to the war in south ossetia, and the collapse of the ukrainian government.
  • The reserve bank of australia has reduced interest rates by 100 basis point to 4.25%
  • 2008 thai political crisis:
  • At least one antigovernment protestor is killed in a blast at don mueang airport, and 22 are injured.
  • A report by the government accountability office claims that additional actions are required to ensure integrity, accountability, transparency, and oversight of the troubled assets relief program.
  • Nato 2008 brussels summit: nato member states decide not to offer map for georgia and ukraine. the main reasons are the war in south ossetia, and the collapse of the ukrainian government. (deutsche welle).secretary general jaap de hoop scheffer stated that nato would begin "conditional and graduated" reengagement with russia. nato-russia relations have been frozen since 2008's war in south ossetia.
  • Jaap de hoop scheffer, secretary general, says nato will begin "conditional" and "gradually reengagement" with russia. nato-russia relations have been frozen since 2008's war in south ossetia.
  • United states senate election, georgia 2008: georgian voters go to the polls to elect a second term between senator saxby chabliss (republican party) and jim martin (democratic party). chambliss wins a second term, ending hopes that the democratic party would have 60 senators to avoid a filibuster. (reuters),
  • The people's power party (ppp), thai nation party, and neutral democratic party are disbanded by thailand's constitutional court. this is due to voter fraud. it also bans party leaders, including somchai wongsawat, from being involved in politics for five consecutive years. puea thai (for thais), is to be created and a vote for a new pm will take place on the 8th of december. (bbc),

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December 02, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 02, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $90.03
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.99
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.80

Exchange Rates on December 02, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 93.18 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2474 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2062 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8796 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 118.46 JPY

December 02, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Luton - Bournemouth : 3 - 3
  • Wycombe - Macclesfield : 4 - 0
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December 02, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 02, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 09:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 2008.

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Who was born on December 02, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 26 days old,

or 799 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5595 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 2008?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 02, 2008.

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December 02, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 2008:

  • Roseland Brasch

    Award-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Edward Samuel Rogers

    Canadian lawyer and businessman (b. 1933).

  • Renato de Grandis

    Italian composer, musicologist, and writer (b. 1927).

  • Henry Molaison

    American memory disorder patient (d. 2008).

  • Odetta

    American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress (b. 1930).

  • Kathleen Baskin-Ball

    American religious figure (born 1958).

  • H.M.
  • John Battiscombe Gunn
  • Carlos Abascal
  • Henry Gustav Molaison
  • Guy Poitevin
  • Jacques Pélissier

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

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December 02, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 2008:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 2008:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - If I Were A Boy
  4. - Whatever You Like youtube
  5. - Hot N Cold

December 02, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Miss Independent
  4. - Bust Your Windows
  5. - Spotlight

December 02, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 02, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Amor Inmortal
  3. - Como Duele
  4. - Lloro Por Ti
  5. - Te Regalo Amores

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December 02, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Seven Pounds

Seven Pounds

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gabriele Muccino

Starring: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy

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

December 02, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

December 02, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country

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Alex Cross chases the most vicious killer he has ever seen, to a land full of terror and back. This is the most horrific crime scene Alex Cross has ever witnessed. Then, more murders, each one more brutal, follow.

Dewey by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter

Dewey

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CHINESE EDITION. 275 pages.

Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Just After Sunset

By:

Stephen King, an international bestseller, has published more than 50 books and dozens of #1 New York Times bestsellers. He also made many memorable movies. This collection includes a remarkable selection of short stories.

The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver

The Bodies Left Behind

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"A tour de force...the suspense is never flagged" (Kirkus), the instant New York Times bestseller thriller by the "master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People).

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

December 02, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bananagrams

Bananagrams

Platform: Flash

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

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

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: LucasArts THQ Wireless (iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage) Activision (Japanese version)

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Platform: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 2008?

On December 02, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 2008?

On December 02, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 2008?

On December 02, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

Find out more about December 2nd

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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 December 2008?

December 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2008 calendar looked like.

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