Friday February 22, 2008: on this day

February 22, 2008 was the 53rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 22, 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 22, 2008, who was born and died on February 22, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 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 22nd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 2008?


February 22, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2008 can also be written as 2/22/2008 in the US and as 22/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 2008:

  • Russian president vladimir putin described the recognition by several world powers of kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence as a "terrible precedent" that could have unintended consequences for other parts of the world, and that would be a blow to the west.
  • The white house announced that u.s. army national guard master sergent woodrow w. keeble, the first sioux to be awarded the medal of honor, will posthumously receive it.
  • The swedish academy, which awards the nobel prize in literature to poet lars forssell, has named anders olsson, a professor of literature, as one of its members.
  • Turkey has sent between 3000 and 10000 troops to northern iraq.
  • Officially, the british government has nationalized northern rock bank.
  • Russian president vladimir putin described the recognition by several world powers of kosovo's unilaterally declared independence as "a terrible precedent",... that "breaks down the entire system international relations",... which has taken many centuries to evolve. it may have unintended consequences for other parts of the world, and it could lead to a chain of unpredictable outcomes that will hit the west "in its face."
  • After about 1,000 protestors set fire to the u.s. embassy in protest at kosovo's independence declaration, the united states warned the serbian government it had to protect its assets.
  • At anderson air force base, guam, a stealth bomber united states air force b-2 spirit crashes. two pilots were ejected and one was hospitalized. it's the first b-2 crash.

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February 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $122.48
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.77
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.14

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.92 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0152 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0841 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1422 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 158.89 JPY

February 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - St Truiden : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Hannover : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Munich 1860 : 0 - 0
  • Hoffenheim - Freiburg : 2 - 0
  • Mainz - CZ Jena : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Ajaccio : 4 - 0
  • Angers - Niort : 1 - 1
  • Bastia - Libourne : 2 - 1
  • Brest - Grenoble : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Boulogne : 1 - 0
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February 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 07:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 22, 2008?


Famous people born on February 22, 2008:

  • Anthony Twins

    American twins were born to marc anthony and jennifer lopez, noted performers.

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 6 days old,

or 839 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5879 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2008?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2008.

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February 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 2008:

  • Pierre de Villemarest
  • Eagle Day
  • Nunzio Gallo
  • Rubens de Falco
  • Oswaldo Louzada
  • Tsuneyo Toyonaga
  • Dennis Letts

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Majour Warhol

    An American artist, Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic paintings of celebrities and consumer...

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Charles Lyell

    Known as the father of modern geology, he popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

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February 22, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 2008:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 2008:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 22, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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 22, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

Beautiful Children by Charles Bock

Beautiful Children

By:

Twelve-year-old Newell, who lives in Las Vegas with a friend, goes out one Saturday night and doesn't return home. Lorraine, his mother, made daily pilgrimages to the graveyard in the wake of her son's disappearance.

Charm! by Kendall Hart

Charm!

By:

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.

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

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

February 22, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Xider Games

Bigfoot: Collision Course

Bigfoot: Collision Course

Platform: Windows, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Zoo Games

Astro Tripper

Astro Tripper

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Microsoft Windows

Genre: side scrolling shoot-em-up

Publisher: PomPom Games

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

Platform: PC (Windows)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: City Interactive

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Who was the US President on February 22, 2008?

On February 22, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 2008?

On February 22, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 2008?

On February 22, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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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