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April 11, 2008 was the 102nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 11, 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 11, 2008, who was born and died on April 11, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Kung Fu Femmes) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 11, 2008?
- April 11, 2008: What happened on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 11, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- April 11, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 11, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 11, 2008?
- April 11, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 11, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- April 11, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 11, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 11, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on April 11, 2008?
What day of the week was April 11, 2008?
April 11, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 11, 2008 can also be written as 4/11/2008 in the US and as 11/4/2008 in UK and Europe.
April 11, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 11, 2008:
- Cuba's president raul castro gives thousands of renters title to their houses.
- In terre haute, indiana, senator hillary clinton's campaign office is set on fire by a lightning strike.
- Somalian pirates released 30 hostages (mostly french) taken aboard "le ponant" in the gulf of aden last week.
April 11, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 11, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.90
- Apple AAPL: opens at $152.72
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.87
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.33
Exchange Rates on April 11, 2008:
- 1 USD = 100.97 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0228 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0011 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9913 CNY
- 1 EUR = 159.62 JPY
April 11, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lokeren - Standard : 0 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - Mainz : 2 - 1
- Erzgebirge Aue - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0
- Osnabruck - Koblenz : 2 - 0
- Paderborn - FC Koln : 2 - 2
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Nantes : 2 - 1
- Amiens - Reims : 1 - 0
- Angers - Chateauroux : 3 - 0
- Boulogne - Libourne : 1 - 0
- Dijon - Grenoble : 0 - 0
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Doncaster - Swindon : 2 - 0
April 11, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 11, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 11th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 11, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 11, 2008 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 11, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 02:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.
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Who was born on April 11, 2008?
Famous people born on April 11, 2008:
- Gage Butler
Youtube star.
Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:
![Jeremy Clarkson]()
Jeremy ClarksonJeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.
![Vincent Gallo]()
Vincent GalloAmerican actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.
![Lisa Stansfield]()
Lisa StansfieldBlue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.
![Joel Grey]()
Joel GreyAmerican actor, comedian, and dancer.
![Natacha Régnier]()
Natacha RégnierBelgian actress.
![Bill Irwin]()
Bill IrwinAmerican actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.
![Kelli Garner]()
Kelli GarnerAmerican actress.
![Morgan Lily]()
Morgan LilyAmerican actress.
![David Banner]()
David BannerDavid banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.
![AJ Michalka]()
AJ MichalkaAj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.
April 11, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years and 9 days old,
or 192 months and 9 days old,
or 836 weeks and 1 day old,
or 5853 days old,
if you were born on April 11, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 2008?
There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 11, 2008.
April 11, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 11, 2008:
- Merlin German
United states marine (born in 1985).
- Juan Ramón Sánchez
- Claude Abbes
What famous deaths happened on April 11th?
Famous deaths on April 11th:
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Harry Secombe]()
Harry SecombeBritish entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.
![Cathy O'Donnell]()
Cathy O'DonnellAmerican actress (born in 1923).
![Kent Taylor]()
Kent TaylorActor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.
- Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.
- Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
- Kypton Vonnegut
Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.
- Llewelyn Llywelyn
Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.
- Hiliary Koprowski
Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.
- Novi Levi
Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.
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April 11, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 11, 2008:
- Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
- The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Saints celebrated on April 11, 2008:
- Saint Stanislas
- Saint Godeberta
- Saint Gemma of Lucca
- Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
April 11, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 11, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 7th and April 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 2008 was Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 11, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Usher - Love In This Club
- Madonna - 4 Minutes
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
April 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 11, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 7th and April 13th. 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 11, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 11, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
- The-Dream - Falsetto
April 11, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 11, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.
April 11, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 7th and April 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
- Aventura - El Perdedor
April 11, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 11, 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
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
What Happens in Vegas
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Tom Vaughan
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, Lake Bell
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 11, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 11, 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:
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
Monster House
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Gil Kenan
The Battery's Down
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Jake Wilson
April 11, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 11, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Thousand Splendid Suns
By: Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After
Remember Me?
By: Sophie Kinsella
When twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she's in for a big surprise. Her teeth are flawless. Her body is well toned. Her handbag is Vuitton.
Lush Life
By: Richard Price
A National BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of the yearLush Life tells the story of two Lower East Sides. One is a bohemia and the other is a place to live in hardship.
A New Earth
By: Eckhart Tolle
"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.
April 11, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 11, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts
Burning Wheels
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm
Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线
Chess Crusade
Who was the US President on April 11, 2008?
On April 11, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 2008?
On April 11, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 11, 2008?
On April 11, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about April 11th?
April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.
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.
