Tuesday April 15, 2008: on this day

April 15, 2008 was the 106th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 15, 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 15, 2008, who was born and died on April 15, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 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. The Inbetweeners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 15, 2008?


April 15, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 2008 can also be written as 4/15/2008 in the US and as 15/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 15, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 2008:

  • Effectively midnight (mst) marks the expiration of a five-year ban that prevented anwar ibrahim, a prominent malaysian opposition figure, from running for office.
  • At least 44 people were killed when a plane belonging to hewa bora airways collides in the democratic republic of congo.
  • A group of six students and a teacher from manukau city’s elim christian college were killed while canyoning on the mangatepopo stream, north island's tongariro national park.
  • At least 60 people are killed in two bombings in baquba, ramadi.
  • Pope benedict xvi visits america, beginning in washington, d.c.

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April 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 15, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $149.40
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.10
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.03
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.10

Exchange Rates on April 15, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.83 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0178 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0067 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9925 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.8 JPY

April 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Werder Bremen : 1 - 2
  • Hertha - Hamburg : 0 - 0
  • Schalke 04 - Cottbus : 5 - 0
  • Wolfsburg - Bochum : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Osnabruck : 2 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Augsburg : 2 - 0
  • Mainz - Paderborn : 6 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Montpellier : 1 - 0
  • Clermont - Guingamp : 3 - 3
  • Grenoble - Niort : 3 - 1
  • Gueugnon - Angers : 2 - 1
  • Libourne - Ajaccio : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Hull : 1 - 3
  • Wolves - West Brom : 0 - 1
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April 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th 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 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 15th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 04:23 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 15, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 13 days old,

or 832 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5826 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 2008?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 15, 2008.

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April 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 2008:

  • Hy Brenner

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.

  • Krister Stendahl

    Swedish bishop, theologian, and scholar (b. 1921).

  • Sean Costello

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 2008).

  • Benoit Lamy

    Belgian movie director (born 1945).

  • Walter Warwick Sawyer
  • Enzo Sordello
  • Brian Davison
  • Renata Fronzi
  • Fernand Jaccard
  • Hazel Court
  • Luigi Ferri
  • Geneviève Winding
  • Hendrik Houthakker
  • Conchita Bardem

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 2008:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 2008:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 2008 was Touch My Body by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch My Body youtube
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - 4 Minutes
  4. - Lollipop
  5. - Love In This Club

April 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

April 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - I Remember
  4. - Sexy Can I
  5. - Falsetto

April 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 15, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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April 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 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

Never Back Down

Never Back Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jeff Wadlow

Starring: Sean Faris, Djimon Hounsou, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet

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

The Ruins

The Ruins

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Carter Smith

Starring: Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey

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

April 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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:

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

April 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 15, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Guilty by Karen Robards

Guilty

By:

Kat Kominski, then fifteen years old and surrounded by friends, opened a convenience shop one cold November night. One of her friends shot the other in the heat of the moment.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

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

Compulsion by Jonathan Kellerman

Compulsion

By:

Jonathan Kellerman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, has once again tapped into the darkest corners of a city to inspire his brilliant storytelling.

Home by Julie Andrews

Home

By:

"A frank, intriguing memoir." People "Painfully clever, written with real delicacy. And also filled with pathos." The New York Times Book Review: "Home" reflects the qualities that made the working-class first successful.

Armageddon In Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon In Retrospect

By:

The New York Times Bestseller-a "gripping", posthumous collection by Kurt Vonnegut of previously unpublished material on war. A fitting tribute to a literary icon and deeply humane

April 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 15, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chronotron

Chronotron

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Puzzle, Platformer

Publisher: Scarybug Games[1]

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Xider Games

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Platform: iOS

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Gameloft

Atlantica Online

Atlantica Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG, Tactical RPG

Publisher: NA Nexon America; JP Nexon Co., Ltd.; TW Gamania; VN VTC Games; CN The9 Limited; TH AsiaSoft; DE Nexon Europe; FR Nexon Europe; RU Innova Co. S.à rl; ID PT. Kreon; ESP Ignited Games Inc; BR Ignited G

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 15, 2008?

On April 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 2008?

On April 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 2008?

On April 15, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

Find out more about April 15th

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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 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.

Discover how April 2008 calendar looked like.

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