Sunday December 21, 2008: on this day

December 21, 2008 was the 356th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 21, 2008, who was born and died on December 21, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Sex Ed) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 21, 2008?


December 21, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2008 can also be written as 12/21/2008 in the US and as 21/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

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December 21, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 2008:

  • Gwadar port, pakistan, becomes fully operational.ref name=quotthe_dawnquot
  • Boris johnson, london mayor, announces the winning design to replace the iconic routemaster double-decker buses.
  • Continental airlines flight 1404 crashes off denver international airport. 38 of the 110 passengers aboard were injured.
  • Iranian police attacked and closed shirin ebadi's children's rights support association, a nobel peace prize laureate, before a planned celebration for human rights day.
  • Canada announces a us$3.3 billion bailout for its struggling automotive industry.
  • 2008 russian financial crisis: the russian internal troops repress a protest at vladivostok against higher tariffs for imported used cars
  • Near the national technical university of athens, in greece, there are still clashes between the hellenic police and rioters.
  • Mumbai's oberoi trident hotel and taj mahal palace tower hotels reopened less than a month following the november terrorist attacks.
  • China's people's liberation army navy sends three warships (2 destroyers, 1 replenishment oiler) to gulf of aden in order to join the combined task force 150 to fight somali pirates.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Juventus : 1 - 3
  • Cagliari - Reggina : 1 - 1
  • Catania - Roma : 3 - 2
  • Chievo - Genoa : 0 - 1
  • Lecce - Bologna : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Kortrijk - Westerlo : 0 - 0
  • Standard - Gent : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 1
  • La Coruna - Recreativo : 4 - 1
  • Mallorca - Sevilla : 0 - 0
  • Numancia - Valladolid : 4 - 3
  • Osasuna - Getafe : 5 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Tenerife : 1 - 2
  • Xerez - Gimnastic : 1 - 2
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December 21, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 21, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:52 am and setting at 12:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Who was born on December 21, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 8 days old,

or 796 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5577 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 2008.

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 21, 2008:

  • Luis Benítez de Lugo

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Jakolby Fitzgerald

    Jakolby Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his iconic works that captured the essence of the...

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


Holidays on December 21, 2008:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - Circus
  4. - Just Dance
  5. - Whatever You Like youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on December 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Miss Independent
  4. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  5. - Bust Your Windows

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The Latin music chart on December 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Como Duele
  3. - Te Regalo Amores
  4. - Lloro Por Ti
  5. - Inolvidable

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

The most popular movies on December 21, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Changeling

Changeling

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith

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

Defiance

Defiance

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Sex Ed

Sex Ed

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isaac Feder

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

Crooked House

Crooked House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

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

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

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

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The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

By:

Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta

By:

Watch our feature on Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta. Kay Scarpetta has left behind her private practice of forensic pathology in Charleston, South Carolina.

Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

Do The Right Thing

By:

Mike Huckabee was the ultimate dark horse when he entered the Republican presidential race. He had almost no money, no advisors, and little recognition outside of Arkansas.

The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts

The Pagan Stone

By:

The #1 New York Times Bestseller Blood Brothers and The Hollow is the conclusion to the thrilling trilogy featuring three men and three ladies who unite their hearts and minds in order to defeat the evil.

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

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

Bomberman 2

Bomberman 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

Platform: Wii

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: Activision Vivendi Games

Animal Boxing

Animal Boxing

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Destineer

Conflict: Denied Ops

Conflict: Denied Ops

Platform: Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; Microsoft Windows; Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

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Who was the US President on December 21, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 21, 2008?

On December 21, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 December 2008?

December 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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