Wednesday February 20, 2008: on this day

February 20, 2008 was the 51st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 20, 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 20, 2008, who was born and died on February 20, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Unhitched) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 2008?


February 20, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 2008 can also be written as 2/20/2008 in the US and as 20/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 2008:

  • Barack obama wins the democratic caucus in wisconsin and hawaii over hillary clinton as the presidential candidate. john mccain wins wisconsin for the republican side.
  • A u.s. navy warship in hawaii launches a missile at a satellite that is no longer being used for spy purposes. the missile is fired from 153 miles above the atmosphere to destroy its fuel tank.
  • Two f-15 eagle fighter aircrafts of the united states air force crashed in mid-air near florida, just over the gulf of mexico.
  • The united states federal reserve predicts lower economic growth and rising unemployment rates for the remainder of the year.
  • After the completion of the sts122 assembly mission to international space station, the space shuttle 'atlantis" lands at kennedy space center.
  • In a election that was hailed by osce and international monitors as democratic, the armenian prime minister serzh sarangyan is elected president.
  • According to the united states geological survey, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off sumatra's western coast.
  • Following the arrest of a marine corps member on suspicion of rape, the united states military has imposed a curfew for all okinawa residents.
  • 23 terrorists were arrested by the government of morocco, including mustapha matassim, secretary general of alternative civilization and a political party that is recognized by the state.
  • Seven south korean servicemen die in a military helicopter crash.

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February 20, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 20, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $122.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.01
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.60

Exchange Rates on February 20, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0122 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0994 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.144 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 159.08 JPY

February 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Motherwell - Inverness C : 3 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Levadeiakos - Iraklis : 3 - 0
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February 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 20, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 06:53 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 20, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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February 20, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 9 days old,

or 840 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5882 days old,

if you were born on February 20, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 2008?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 20, 2008.

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February 20, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 2008:

  • Waldo Tobler

    Known for Tobler's First Law of Geography.

  • Emily Perry

    English actress and dancer (b. 1907).

  • Hao Ran
  • Rosana Pistolese
  • Ermanno Dossetti

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

  • Kennley Douglass

    Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...

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February 20, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 2008:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  2. - Me Enamora
  3. - Te Quiero
  4. - Donde Estan Corazon
  5. - Te Llore

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February 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 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

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21

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Robert Luketic

Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Aaron Yoo

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

February 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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:

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

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

February 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 20, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Charm! by Kendall Hart

Charm!

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Avery Wilkins is at her best. She is 30 years old and lives in Manhattan. She is beautiful, smart, as well as the head of Flair, her cosmetics company.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

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

Sizzle And Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz

Sizzle And Burn

By:

A woman who can hear voices. A man who can see visions. They may be eluded by a killer.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

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"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.

Duma Key: A Novel by Stephen King

Duma Key: A Novel

By:

Stephen King, undisputed King of Horror and #1 New York Times Bestseller author, has written a thrilling novel about what happens when our world is broken down by the supernatural.

February 20, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 20, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Clue Classic

Clue Classic

Platform: Windows PC; Mac OS X

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Reflexive Entertainment

Dr. Reiner Knizia's Brainbenders (PAL)Brain Voyage (NA)

Dr. Reiner Knizia's Brainbenders (PAL)Brain Voyage (NA)

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game Puzzle game

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

All Star Cheer Squad

All Star Cheer Squad

Platform: Wii Nintendo DS

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: THQ

Bolt

Bolt

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

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 February 20, 2008?

On February 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2008?

On February 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 2008?

On February 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 20th

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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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