Wednesday October 08, 2008: on this day

October 08, 2008 was the 282nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 2008, who was born and died on October 08, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2008?


October 08, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2008 can also be written as 10/8/2008 in the US and as 8/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 08, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2008:

  • For the first time, central banks across the globe cut their interest rates in unison. financial policymakers made the coordinated rate cuts in response to the global credit crisis. the main lending rates of the usa, china and europe were all reduced by half a percent.
  • 2008 ukrainian political crisis
  • 2008 ukrainian political crisis: ukrainian president viktor yushchenko disassembles parliament and calls for an early election.
  • Former south african defence minister mosiuoa lekota says that it is ampquotinevitableampquot that south africa's ruling african national congress (anc) will split.
  • The united states embassy in beirut is seeking assistance to locate two missing us journalists in lebanon.
  • Nobel prize:
  • Nobel prize: osamu shimomura and martin chalfie are awarded the 2008 nobel prize in chemistry for their discovery and development the green fluorescent protein (gfp).
  • Subprime mortgage crisis:
  • In coordination with other central banks, the united states federal reserve board reduced interest rates by half a point to 1.5%. (los angeles times),
  • Ford motor's volvo subsidiary increased the number of jobs that it intended to eliminate to 6,000, or 25% of its workforce, citing a "rapidly declining" auto market.
  • 2008 russian financial crisis:
  • 2008 russian financial crisis: after trading for less than 30 minutes, the rts and micex stock markets will close until friday. prices dropped in line with the global stock market and falling oil prices.
  • Voters head to the polls for the maldivian presidential elections, which were the first democratic elections in maldives. there are six candidates, including incumbent maumoon abdul-gaoom.
  • 18 people were killed in a crash of yeti airlines flight 103 in the everest region, nepal.
  • Alistair darling, britain's chancellor of exchequer, releases details about a rescue package that aims to restore confidence in british banks. the deal includes ps50bn investment by the british government, ps200bn short-term loans and a guarantee of up to ps250bn intra-bank loans.

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October 08, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.85
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $85.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.02
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.51

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 99.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1259 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1272 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8141 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.07 JPY

October 08, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Mantova - Vicenza : 0 - 0
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October 08, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 03:19 pm and setting at 01:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 2008.

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Who was born on October 08, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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October 08, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 21 days old,

or 807 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5651 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2008?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2008.

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October 08, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 2008:

  • George Emil Palade

    Romanian-american biologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1912).

  • Ton That Thanh

    Vietnamese physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.

  • Bob Friend

    American politician and baseball player.

  • Eileen Herlie

    She was a scottish stage actress, who was well-known for her role in the 1948 film "hamlet".

  • Ângelo Carvalho

    Portuguese footballer (b. 1925).

  • Bob Friend (newscaster)

    British newscaster (born in 1938).

  • Gidget Gein (Bradley Stewart

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willi Brandt

    German statesman who served as Chancellor of West Germany.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2008:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2008:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - So What youtube
  3. - Love Lockdown
  4. - Disturbia youtube
  5. - Paper Planes

October 08, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - Can't Believe It
  3. - Spotlight
  4. - Need U Bad
  5. - Mrs. Officer

October 08, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Dame Tu Amor
  3. - Te Quiero
  4. - Para Siempre
  5. - La Cumbia Del Rio

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October 08, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 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

Role Models

Role Models

Release year: 2008

Directed by: David Wain

Starring: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

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

Mirrors

Mirrors

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Alexandre Aja

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Cameron Boyce

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

October 08, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

By:

Dennis Lehane is the New York Times bestseller author of Mystic River, Shutter Island and The Given Day. This paperback edition features The Given Day, a family epic that captures political unrest.

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Faefever

By:

New York Times BestsellerHe calls me his Queen of the Night. I'd die for him. I would also kill for him. MacKayla Lane is given a page from the journal of her deceased sister by a friend.

One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell

One Fifth Avenue

By:

This lens is a look at New York City's tough and tender women, courtesy of one of the most engaging and consistently intelligent social commentators of today.

The Comforts Of A Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith

The Comforts Of A Muddy Saturday

By:

ISABEL DALHOUSIE Book 5 - Nothing captures the charm and beauty of Edinburgh quite like the Isabel Dalhousie series featuring the insatiable curious philosopher/woman detective.

October 08, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Puzzle

Publisher: Destineer

Baja: Edge of Control

Baja: Edge of Control

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Arcade Off Road Racing

Publisher: THQ

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: Massive multiplayer online roleplaying game

Publisher: PowerNet Technology

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Platform: PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

history

Who was the US President on October 08, 2008?

On October 08, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2008?

On October 08, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2008?

On October 08, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 2008?

October 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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