Monday April 21, 2008: on this day

April 21, 2008 was the 112th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 21, 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 21, 2008, who was born and died on April 21, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Cinemania) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 2008?


April 21, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 112th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2008 can also be written as 4/21/2008 in the US and as 21/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 21, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 2008:

  • Bank of america, america's largest retail bank, reported a 77 per cent decline in its quarter ended march 31. this is the third consecutive quarterly loss. this loss was mainly due to credit-related and write-downs that totalled more than us$5 billion.
  • A missile strikes the headquarters of the supreme islamic iraqi council party in baghdad. reports indicate that no one was hurt.
  • An unidentified boat carrying haitian immigrants was lost off the coast of the bahamas. the united states coast guard reports at least 20 deaths.
  • Montrealers riot after the montreal canadiens win their first round playoff series versus the boston bruins. there are no reports of serious injuries, although several police cars were set on fire.

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April 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $162.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.60
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.05

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 103.24 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0057 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0085 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.0 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 164.25 JPY

April 21, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Nantes : 0 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Setubal : 5 - 0
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April 21, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 21, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 06:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 21, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 7 days old,

or 831 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5820 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2008?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 21, 2008.

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April 21, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 2008:

  • Darell Garretson
  • Sally Nerren
  • Marcello Venturi
  • Enzo Dolfin
  • Lamberto Tabellini
  • Al Wilson

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Jersee Twain

    Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...

  • Caeson Twain

    Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

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April 21, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 2008:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 2008:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 2008:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - No Air
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - Touch My Body youtube

April 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

April 21, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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April 21, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 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

Street Kings

Street Kings

Release year: 2008

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans

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

April 21, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

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

April 21, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Beautiful Boy

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My beautiful boy, what had happened? Our family? What was I doing wrong? These were the gnawing questions that haunted David Sheff's son's journey.

Zapped by Carol Higgins Clark

Zapped

By:

It's July in New York City. Where were you when the lights went off? Carol Higgins Clark is a long-time resident of New York City.

Bulls Island by Dorothea Benton Frank

Bulls Island

By:

"Dottie Frank's books have a sexy, funny quality. She considers South Carolina's lowcountry her literary property.

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.

Losing It by Valerie Bertinelli

Losing It

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The #1 New York Times bestseller for three weeks straight is now available as a paperback. Valerie

April 21, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armored Brigade

Armored Brigade

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time tactics

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes

Platform: iOS

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Gameloft

Bomberman Online Japan

Bomberman Online Japan

Platform: Windows XP

Genre: Massive Multiplayer Online Game, Party

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Asda Story

Asda Story

Platform: Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: mGame (Korea) Play Media Group (Europe) GamesCampus (USA) OnGame (Brazil) nDoors (Japan) GamePower7 (Middle East)

Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine

Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, C64, NES, Amiga, Virtual Console

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

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Who was the US President on April 21, 2008?

On April 21, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 2008?

On April 21, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 2008?

On April 21, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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.

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