Wednesday February 13, 2008: on this day

About February 13th, 2008, in brief:

  • Historical events: The US President George Bush signs legislation for individuals tax rebates and investment incentives that is worth US$168 billion.
  • Day of the week: February 13th, 2008 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robbie Williams, Kasumi Arimura
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
  • #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
  • Popular movie: Taken directed by Pierre Morel

More about February 13th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on February 13th, 2008.

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What day of the week was February 13, 2008?


February 13, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 44th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 2008 can also be written as 2/13/2008 in the US and as 13/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 13, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 2008:

  • The us president george bush signs legislation for individuals tax rebates and investment incentives that is worth us$168 billion.
  • Kevin rudd, the australian prime minister, makes an historic apology to indigenous australians as well as the stolen generations.
  • The united states senate approves legislation that prohibits the central intelligence agency's use of certain interrogation methods, including waterboarding.
  • Roger clemens, a former major league baseball pitcher, testifies before the united states house committee on oversight and government reform about performance-enhancing drugs.
  • The iraqi parliament approves a deal on the budget, detainees, and federalism. this sets up provincial elections for late 2008
  • The swedish government has rejected the nord stream pipeline of natural gas from russia to germany.
  • Imad mugniyah, hezbollah commander, is killed in a bomb attack in damascus (syria).
  • Park me in first by ch k-run, a.k.a. uno is the westminster kennel club dog show's best in show winner. he was the first beagle ever to win the show.
  • A blast in vancouver, british columbia causes the destruction of a starbucks and taco del mar. arson was reported by police as a result of the incident at the taco restaurant.
  • Malaysian parliament disbanded for the 13th malaysian general elections.
  • The prime minister kevin rudd, on behalf of australia's parliament, issues a formal apology for the indigenous stolen generation.

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February 13, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 13, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $126.68
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.62
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.62
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $106.92

Exchange Rates on February 13, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9966 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1084 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.2 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.83 JPY

February 13, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Milan - Livorno : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stevenage - Forest Green : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Chesterfield - Peterboro : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hibernian - Gretna : 4 - 2
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February 13, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th 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 13, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 13th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 13, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 13, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 01:24 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 13, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 13th:

  • Robbie Williams
    Robbie Williams

    British singer, songwriter and entertainer.

  • Kasumi Arimura
    Kasumi Arimura

    Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • Kim Novak
    Kim Novak

    American actress who made her debut in 1954's "pushover.

  • Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins

    American comedian, actor, and musician (black flag).

  • Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing

    Stockard channing is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as grease and the west wing.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • George Segal
    George Segal

    American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".

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February 13, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 22 days old,

or 846 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5926 days old,

if you were born on February 13, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 2008?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 13, 2008.

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February 13, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 2008:

  • Kon Ichikawa

    Japanese director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1915).

  • Roger Voisin

    Trumpet player, boston symphony (born 1918).

  • Michele Greco
  • Assane N'Diaye
  • Henri Salvador
  • Pino Zimba
  • Errico Ruotolo
  • Raúl Fontaina
  • Kon Ichikawa (市川 崑)

What famous deaths happened on February 13th?

Famous deaths on February 13th:

  • David Janssen
    David Janssen

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam

    American actor on stage since 1935.

  • Lily Pons
    Lily Pons

    French-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21.

  • Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh

    American actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.

  • Marian Nixon
    Marian Nixon

    Actress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78.

  • Richard Wagner

    German poet and composer who was controversially fascinating and a genius in the european artistic scene.

  • Mariano José de Larra

    A prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Romantic period, known for his satirical articles criticizing Spanish society.

  • Raphael Sabatini

    Raphael Sabatini was an Italian-English writer known for his historical adventure novels, including 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood'.

  • Ramal Lal

    Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.

  • Antonin Scalia

    American jurist and the first italian-american supreme court justice, scalia was appointed by president reagan to replace retiring supreme...

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February 13, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 13, 2008:

  • World Radio Day
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February 13, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 13, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 13, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 13, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 13, 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 13, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 13, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg

Liberal Fascism

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Liberal opponents often use insults such as "Fascists", "Brownshirts," and "jackbooted Stormtroopers" to describe conservatives. Calling someone fascist is the fastest and most effective way to silence them, as well as defining their views.

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 …

Double Cross by James Patterson

Double Cross

By:

Alex was just about to settle down into a routine filled with therapy sessions and patients, but he soon finds himself back on the field--this time trying to capture a criminal mastermind.

In Defense Of Food by Michael Pollan

In Defense Of Food

By:

#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?

Blasphemy by Douglas Preston

Blasphemy

By:

Blasphemy by Douglas Preston is the world's largest supercollider. It's located in an Arizona mountain and was created to reveal the secrets of the Big Bang.

February 13, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 13, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Platform: BlackBerry OS, iOS, Java ME, Symbian OS, N-Gage 2.0, DSiWare

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Buzz!: Master Quiz

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Quiz

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe

Platform: Mobile phone, iPod, N-Gage, Windows, Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Breakout clone

Crash Commando

Crash Commando

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 13, 2008?

On February 13, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 2008?

On February 13, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 13, 2008?

On February 13, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 13th?

February 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 khash-zahedan suicide attack: a suicide bombing attack in southeastern iran kills at least 27 iranian revolutionary guards. jaish ul-adl militants claim responsibility for the attack.
  • 2018 - United airlines flight 1175, which was flying to honolulu, from san francisco, lands safely at honolulu international airport in hawaii after pilots request an emergency landing due to a lost engine cowling.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: 2017 lahore suicide attack: a bomb exploded at a lahore protest rally, punjab. at least 13 people were killed, including six police officers. jamaat-ul-ahrar, a pakistani taliban splinter organization claims responsibility.

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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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