Tuesday February 12, 2008: on this day

February 12, 2008 was the 43rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 12, 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 February 12, 2008, who was born and died on February 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 2008?


February 12, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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February 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 2008:

  • Los angeles and new york film and television writers voted to end their 100-day-old strike at major studios. writers guild of america members voted 92.5 per cent in favor of ending strike. a new, three-year contract was approved in principle.
  • General motors in the usa reports a loss of us$39billion for fiscal 2007.
  • Barack obama, an illinois senator, wins the district of columbia and maryland democratic primaries. obama leads senator hillary clinton in delegate count, for the first time since the beginning of the campaign. 2006/politics/02/12/potomac.primaries/index.html (cnn) 2006/02/12/us/politics/12cnd-campaign.html
  • The u.s. senate votes in favor of immunity for telecommunications companies involved in the nsa call database.
  • A swedish court sentenced ernesto ampquottitoampquot beltran, a chilean opera singer, to two years imprisonment for rape in concert in 1999.
  • Russia and ukraine settle a dispute about ukraine's natural-gas debt. gazprom threatened to shut off supplies.
  • 2008 united states presidential election:: illinois senator barack obama wins district of columbia, maryland, and virginia democratic primaries. for the first time since the beginning of the campaign, obama leads senator hillary clinton in delegate count. 2006/politics/02/12/potomac.primaries/index.html (cnn) 2006/02/12/us/politics/12cnd-campaign.html (the new york times)arizona senator john mccain wins the district of columbia, maryland and virginia republican primaries.
  • John mccain, arizona senator, wins the district of columbia and maryland republican primaries.
  • The columbus module of the european space agency is attached to international space station.
  • The writers guild of america votes to end the wga strike, which had been in place for less than three months.

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February 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $130.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.43
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.16

Exchange Rates on February 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.33 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0015 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1024 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1885 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 156.48 JPY

February 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Wolves : 0 - 0
  • Colchester - Preston : 2 - 1
  • Coventry - Cardiff : 0 - 0
  • Crystal Palace - Ipswich : 0 - 1
  • Norwich - Hull : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Cambridge : 0 - 0
  • Altrincham - Farsley : 0 - 0
  • Burton - Droylsden : 3 - 0
  • Exeter - Woking : 2 - 2
  • Halifax - York : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bournemouth - Doncaster : 0 - 2
  • Brighton - Tranmere : 0 - 0
  • Bristol Rvs - Oldham : 1 - 0
  • Carlisle - Huddersfield : 2 - 1
  • Hartlepool - Port Vale : 3 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Lincoln : 0 - 3
  • Barnet - Brentford : 1 - 2
  • Bury - Wycombe : 2 - 2
  • Dag and Red - Chester : 6 - 2
  • Macclesfield - Grimsby : 1 - 2
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February 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 09:22 am and setting at 12:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 12, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 12th

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February 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 13 days old,

or 845 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5917 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 2008?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 12, 2008.

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February 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 2008:

  • David Groh

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Oscar Brodney

    American screenwriter and lawyer (d. 2008).

  • Imad Mugniyah
  • Jean Prouff
  • Anatolij Ivanovič Gribkov
  • Badri Patarkatsishvili

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 2008:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 2008:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 2008:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Apologize
  5. - No One youtube

February 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

February 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - I Remember
  3. - Just Fine
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Independent

February 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 12, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Te Llore
  3. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Estos Celos

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February 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Taken

Taken

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser

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

February 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

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

February 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

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View our Ken Follett feature page. Starz has more information about The Pillars of the Earth. This historical epic, a departure for the bestselling thriller author, is a tale about the construction of a powerful Gothic cathedral in the 12th …

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

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This is the riveting, mega-bestselling and beloved memoir of a man and a vocation that was highly acclaimed and named by Time and Entertainment Weekly as one of the ten best nonfiction books of 2007.

The Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown

The Purrfect Murder

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Rita Mae Brown (New York Times bestseller) and Sneaky Pie Brown (feline companion), return to solve a mystery featuring Mary Minor "Harry," Haristeen's sleuthing cats Mrs.

The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky

The Secret Between Us

By:

This mother-daughter bond will not be broken. Nothing can break this mother-daughter bond. Grace Monroe and Deborah Monroe are returning from a party when Grace's car collides with a man in the dark.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

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This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

February 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Conan: Unchained

Age of Conan: Unchained

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Funcom Eidos Interactive

D1GP Arcade

D1GP Arcade

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing, drifting

Publisher: Taito

Bella Sara

Bella Sara

Platform: Nintendo DS Microsoft Windows

Genre: Life simulation game Puzzle game

Publisher: Codemasters

Battlefield: Bad Company

Battlefield: Bad Company

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter, action, tactical shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Submarine adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 12, 2008?

On February 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 2008?

On February 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 2008?

On February 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

Find out more about February 12th

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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 February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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