Friday January 04, 2008: on this day

January 04, 2008 was the 4th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 04, 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 January 04, 2008, who was born and died on January 04, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh), TV series (e.g. Gangland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 2008?


January 04, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 2008 can also be written as 1/4/2008 in the US and as 4/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 04, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 2008:

  • Warner bros. usa announces that it will cease support for hd dvd video discs on june 1 and will only release high-definition dvds using sony's bluray format. warner bros is hollywood’s largest dvd seller, accounting for around 19% of all sales in the united states.
  • China permits academics to have their own patents
  • Transaven crash: an l-410 turbolet from venezuela carrying at least 14 passengers crashes in the vicinity of los roques archipelago.
  • Safety concerns in mauritania have forced the cancellation of the 2008 dakar rally.
  • Officials from north korea accuse the united states, after an international disarmament accord, of failing to fulfill its promises of humanitarian assistance.
  • Winter storms can cause damage to property, power outages and flight delays in san francisco.
  • Suharto, a former leader of indonesia, is admitted to the hospital with low blood pressure and anemia.
  • A let l-410 turbolet crashes in the los roques archipelago in venezuela, killing 14 people.

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January 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 04, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $191.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.95

Exchange Rates on January 04, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1054 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.11 JPY

January 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Academica - Sp Braga : 3 - 3
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January 04, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 01:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 2008.

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Who was born on January 04, 2008?


Famous people born on January 04, 2008:

  • Rayssa Leal

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 21 days old,

or 850 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5956 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 2008?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 04, 2008.

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January 04, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 2008:

  • Xavier Chamorro Cardenal

    Nicaraguan journalist (b. 1932).

  • Joyce Carlson

    American artist (born in 1923).

  • Jimmy Nah

    Singaporan actor and comedian (born 1968).

  • Yannis Tamtakos

    Greek political activist (born in 1908).

  • Stig Claesson
  • Mort Garson
  • Vjačeslav Ambarcumjan
  • Fausto Robustelli
  • Johann Paul Saxl
  • Bjørn Odmar Andersen
  • Emilio Benavent Escuín
  • Irene Reid

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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January 04, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 2008:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 2008 was When You Believe by Leon Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When You Believe
  2. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  3. - Bleeding Love youtube
  4. - Apologize
  5. - Rule The World

January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Just Fine

January 04, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 04, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 04, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - Un Buen Perdedor
  5. - Sobre Mis Pies

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January 04, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In Bruges

In Bruges

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington

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

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

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

January 04, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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:

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

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

January 04, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rescuing Sprite by Mark R. Levin

Rescuing Sprite

By:

While Mark Levin is a nationally syndicated broadcaster and lawyer, he considers himself a dog lover first and foremost. Mark Levin's family welcomed a beautiful new addition to their household in 2004.

Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

Playing for Pizza

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Rick Dockery is the third-string quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. To the delight and dismay almost everyone, Rick actually participates in the AFC Championship game.

The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence

By:

The Age Of Turbulence represents Alan Greenspan’s unrivalled reckoning with the current financial world. It is a result of his personal experiences in the command center of the global economy for longer periods and with greater impact than any other …

Home To Holly Springs by Jan Karon

Home To Holly Springs

By:

Father Tim's first novel, written by the best-selling author of At Home in Mitford and Somebody Safe with Somebody Good.

The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

The Nine

By:

Jeffrey Toobin, an acclaimed journalist, takes us inside the chambers the Supreme Court, the country's most powerful and secretive legal body. He reveals the complicated dynamic between the nine

January 04, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Lass (PC) 5pb. (Xbox 360, PSP)

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Brain Age Express

Brain Age Express

Platform: DSiWare

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Iron Man

Iron Man

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 2008?

On January 04, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 January 2008?

January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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