Thursday October 09, 2008: on this day

October 09, 2008 was the 283rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 09, 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 09, 2008, who was born and died on October 09, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 09, 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 9th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 09, 2008?


October 09, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 2008 can also be written as 10/9/2008 in the US and as 9/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 09, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 09, 2008:

  • General motors corp shares drop to us$4.65, their lowest level since 1950. the market capitalization falls to us$2.6billion, lower than the value of $4billion in march 1929.
  • 19 people, including children and women, are killed in a narcoerrorist attack by shining path guerrillas on a military convoy.
  • Montenegro, macedonia and serbia have recognized kosovo. this brings the total number of united nations member countries that recognize kosovo to fifty.
  • The u.s. national security agency has been accused of listening in on americans' private conversations via their phones.
  • Nobel prize:
  • Nobel prize: jean-marie gustave le clezio, a french writer, is named the 2008 nobel prize in literature.
  • 2008 pacific hurricane season: tropical storm odile forms in south mexico, while hurricane norbert weakens northwest of odile to tropical storm strength.
  • The dow jones industrial average drops by 678.91 to 8,579.19.
  • Greece offers a 100,000 euro guarantee on the 230 billion euro bank deposit in the country over three years. this is well above the eu-wide ecofin minimum of 50,000 euro per year. it also assures that the greek banking system will be stable. meanwhile, the greek central bank announces that there will be a decrease in the expected growth rate of the greek economy to 3.3% from 4.5% due to lower consumption. (ekathimerini), (ekathimerini), (forbes),
  • As it prepares to launch 10 short-range missiles, north korea has made ships inaccessible to yellow sea areas.
  • War on terrorism
  • Nato commander u.s. army general bantz j. craddock requests authority from member countries to target afghan drug trade.
  • Eight people were injured when a suicide bomber attacked the police headquarters of islamabad in pakistan's capital. 20 militants are killed in two air strikes north of pakistan.
  • Nato will send seven warships to somalia to defend un food aid against piracy.
  • North korea has lifted its nuclear freeze and is preparing to restart a nuclear plant.
  • In the maldives' first democratic presidential elections, no candidate has won a majority. the incumbent maumoon abdul-gayoom will be facing mohamed nasheed in a second round.
  • The international monetary fund's head says that the us financial crisis is threatening to plunge the world into recession. imf publishes world economic outlook report that includes gloomy projections about the global financial system.
  • The financial supervisory authority of iceland has nationalized kaupthing bank (iceland's largest bank).
  • Democratic republic of the congo claims rwanda has sent troops across the border to threaten goma.
  • U.s. says 27 militants were killed during military operations in afghanistan
  • At least nine people were killed in missile attacks by the united states on pakistan's northwest coast.
  • A roadside bomb explodes in north-western pakistan, killing at least six schoolchildren and wounding at least four others.
  • The united kingdom court hears from two doctors about plotting car bomb attacks against london and glasgow airports as retribution for the treatment of muslims in the uk
  • During the nationwide crackdown in mexico, los zetas from the gulf cartel are suspected of killing 5 police officers near guadalajara.

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October 09, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 09, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $93.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.77
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.29

Exchange Rates on October 09, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 99.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.147 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1274 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8205 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.52 JPY

October 09, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Torquay - Oxford : 1 - 1
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October 09, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th 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 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 9th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 09, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 09, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 02:14 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 09, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 9th:

  • John Lennon
    John Lennon

    British singer, lennon is an icon in popular culture.

  • Sean Lennon
    Sean Lennon

    American musician, yoko ono is the son of john lennon, rock 'n' roll superstar, and his second wife.

  • Mona Singh
    Mona Singh

    Mona singh is an indian actress known for her role in the popular tv show jassi jaissi koi nahin.

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub

    American actor best known for his roles as neurotic men in the tv series "monk", and "wings".

  • Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula

    American actor and star of the tv series "quantum leap," and "star trek enterprise.

  • Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed

    British actor, stage and screen, well-known for his aggressive portrayals.

  • Joe McFadden
    Joe McFadden

    Scottish actor.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

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October 09, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 20 days old,

or 807 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5650 days old,

if you were born on October 09, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 2008?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 09, 2008.

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October 09, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 09, 2008:

  • Gidget Gein

    American bass player marilyn manson (d. 2008).

  • Nicolás Casullo

What famous deaths happened on October 9th?

Famous deaths on October 9th:

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Roy Black
    Roy Black

    German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

  • Miriam Hopkins
    Miriam Hopkins

    American actress and brittle leading woman of the '30s, who made many films.

  • Marie Doro
    Marie Doro

    American actress (born in 1882).

  • Carol Bruce
    Carol Bruce

    American actress and singer (d. 2007).

  • David Dukes
    David Dukes

    San francisco, california -- actor.

  • Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks

    American actress and comedienne (b. 1957).

  • Jacques Derrida

    French-algerian educator and philosopher who taught at both the sorbonne 1960-1964, and at the ens 1965-1965.

  • Kukrit Pramoj

    Kukrit Pramoj was a prominent Thai novelist, politician, and former Prime Minister of Thailand.

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October 09, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 09, 2008:

  • World Post Day
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October 09, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 09, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 09, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 09, 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 09, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 09, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

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Anathem, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, is possibly the most remarkable literary invention from Neal Stephenson. He also created Snow Crash and Cryptonomicon.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

By:

New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

The Book Of Lies by Brad Meltzer

The Book Of Lies

By:

Brad Meltzer, author of The Book of Fate, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, returns with his most powerful and thrilling novel yet.

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 Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

By:

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

October 09, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 09, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles

Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles

Platform: Nintendo DS Android iOS webOS Symbian Java ME Windows Phone

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

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)

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Castlevania Judgment

Castlevania Judgment

Platform: Wii

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Konami

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Bratz Girlz Really Rock

Platform: PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on October 09, 2008?

On October 09, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 2008?

On October 09, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 09, 2008?

On October 09, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 9th?

October 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - American music awards 2018: taylor swift, an american singer, wins four trophies including artist of the year. she also holds 23 american music awards. whitney houston was beaten by taylor swift.
  • 2017 - Nobel memorial prize in economic sciences: the nobel prize committee awards american richard thaler, the sveriges rinksbank prize in economic sciences in memoriam alfred nobel, "for his contributions in behavioral economics." his research focuses on the psychology and conflict between what we plan to do for the financial future and what we plan to do for the present. (nobel prize.org),
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). a pkk car bomb killed at least 17 people in turkey's southeast hakkari province.

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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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