Wednesday October 24, 2007: on this day

October 24, 2007 was the 297th day of the year 2007, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 24, 2007 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 24, 2007, who was born and died on October 24, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. Gangland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 24, 2007?


October 24, 2007 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 2007 can also be written as 10/24/2007 in the US and as 24/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 24, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 2007:

  • Merrill lynch releases its third quarter financial results. this includes a write-down of us$8.4 billion due to bad mortgage loans. this is the first quarterly loss for the company in six years.
  • David singer wins the inaugural caesars palace classic poker tourney, earning us$1,000,000
  • Comet 17p/holmes becomes significantly brighter overnight, increasing from magnitude 17 to magnitude 3. this was while it is still in the constellation perseus.
  • Following announcing a substantial decline in earnings for the third quarter, bank of america announced that it would lay off 3,000 employees.
  • 18 mexican oil workers are killed in a storm that struck the gulf of mexico. navy rescue teams were trying to reach survivors.
  • Moderate winds help to improve the outlook for the fight against the california wildfires in october 2007.
  • Following the blackwater shootings in iraq, richard j. griffin has resigned as the head of the bureau of diplomatic security at the united states state department.
  • The united kingdom has announced a unilateral ending of the common travel area with ireland. passports will become mandatory starting in 2009, ending centuries of travel between the two countries.
  • Turkey-pkk conflict
  • Reuters reports that turkish forces attacked kurdistan workers party positions in northern iraq earlier this week, killing 34 pkk fighters.
  • The pakistan peoples party asserts that benazir bhuto, the former prime minister of pakistan, was forbidden from leaving the country.
  • Anders fogh rasmussen, the prime minister of denmark, calls for early elections on 13 november 2007, three years after the last election in early 2005.
  • Turkey-pkk conflict: reuters reports turkish forces launched an attack in northern iraq on kurdistan workers party positions (pkk) earlier this week, killing 34 pkk fighters. (reuters) turkish warplanes attacked a kurdistan village near shiranish islam.
  • Turkish warplanes strike a kurdistan village near shiranish islam.
  • China launches chang'e 1 lunar orbiter on an exploration mission towards the moon.
  • Chang'e 1, the first satellite in the chinese lunar exploration program, is launched from xichang satellite launch center.

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October 24, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 24, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $185.81
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.42
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.20

Exchange Rates on October 24, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 114.18 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9682 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1716 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.4938 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.89 JPY

October 24, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - Southampton : 2 - 1
  • Cardiff - Wolves : 2 - 3
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October 24, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 24, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 24, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 24, 2007 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 2007 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 October 24, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 2007.

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Who was born on October 24, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

  • Lincoln Lewis
    Lincoln Lewis

    Soap opera actor.

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October 24, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 5 months old,

or 197 months and 4 days old,

or 857 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6000 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 2007?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 24, 2007.

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October 24, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 24, 2007:

  • Petr Eben

    Czech composer organist and choirmaster (d. 2007).

  • Anne Weale

    English journalist and author (d. 2007.

  • Ian Middleton

    New zealand author (b. 1928).

  • Alisher Saipov

    Kyrgyzstan journalist (b. 1981).

  • Jules Bigot
  • David Adams
  • Rodolfo Aicardi

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

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October 24, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 24, 2007:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 2007:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 24, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - No One youtube
  5. - Bubbly

October 24, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 24, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - About You Now
  2. - Let Me Think About It
  3. - Valerie
  4. - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
  5. - Ayo Technology

October 24, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 2007 was No One by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 24, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - No One youtube
  2. - Bed
  3. - Until The End Of Time
  4. - Let It Go
  5. - Good Life

October 24, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 24, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 24, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Mi Corazoncito
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - No Te Veo
  5. - Basto

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October 24, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 24, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

Gardens of the Night

Gardens of the Night

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Damian Harris

Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold

Country: United States of America

The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Mark Waters

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker

Country: United States of America

October 24, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 24, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Release year: 2007

Country: United States of America

October 24, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 24, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicholas sparks uses his extraordinary talents to tell a story about love lost and found, and the choices that we hope to never have to make.

The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen

The Bone Garden

By:

In the new thriller by Tessa, bestselling New York Times author, there are unknown bones, untold secrets and unsolved crime from the distant past that cast shadows over the present.

The Coldest Winter by David Halberstam

The Coldest Winter

By:

"In a grand gesture, Mr. Halberstam brought the war home in remembrance and reclamation. The New York Times David Halberstam's thrilling and magisterial The Best and the Brilliant was the

The Day Of Battle by Rick Atkinson

The Day Of Battle

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Majestic... Atkinson's achievement is to marry prodigious research with a superbly organized narrative and then to overlay the whole with writing as powerful and elegant as any great

Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker

Quiet Strength

By:

2008 winner of the Retailer's Choice Award! Tony Dungy's words, example, and winning in Super Bowl XLI were a huge hit, especially with millions of people. This was his first win as a coach for African Americans.

October 24, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 24, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars

Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing, Action

Publisher: Sega

Asterix at the Olympic Games

Asterix at the Olympic Games

Platform: PC, Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360

Genre: Sports Game, Platform, Adventure, Action

Publisher: Atari

1914 Shells of Fury

1914 Shells of Fury

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Strategy First

Clive Barker's Jericho

Clive Barker's Jericho

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Codemasters

Cooking Mama: Cook Off

Cooking Mama: Cook Off

Platform: Wii

Genre: Simulation, Mini-Games

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

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Who was the US President on October 24, 2007?

On October 24, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 2007?

On October 24, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 24, 2007?

On October 24, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 24th?

October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

Find out more about October 24th

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for October 2007?

October 2007 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2007 calendar looked like.

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