Saturday January 26, 2008: on this day

January 26, 2008 was the 26th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 26, 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 January 26, 2008, who was born and died on January 26, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 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. The Battery'S Down) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 2008?


January 26, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2008 can also be written as 1/26/2008 in the US and as 26/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 26, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 2008:

  • The democratic caucuses of south carolina, usa choose barack obama to be their presidential candidate on november 8. john mccain is the republican candidate.
  • The united states warns that a spy satellite could lose power and propulsion, and could strike the earth in february and march.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: illinois senator barack obama wins south carolina democratic primary.
  • Nicholas van hoogstraten was arrested by police in zimbabwe for violating the exchange control regulations act. he allegedly asked his tenants to pay foreign currency. he is also accused for violating the censorship act by possessing pornography. police seize z$20 billion ($0.6m).
  • Maria sharapova defeats ana ivanovic 7-5 and 6-3 to win the australian open women’s title. andy ram and yoni erlich won the men's doubles title.

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January 26, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Roma - Palermo : 1 - 0
  • Sampdoria - Siena : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Westerlo : 1 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Germinal : 3 - 0
  • Dender - Roeselare : 2 - 1
  • Genk - Gent : 3 - 3
  • Mechelen - Bergen : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sevilla - Osasuna : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Gimnastic : 1 - 1
  • Elche - Albacete : 1 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Numancia : 1 - 2
  • Poli Ejido - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
  • Tenerife - Sevilla B : 1 - 1
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January 26, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 09:33 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 January 26, 2008?


Famous people born on January 26, 2008:

  • Paul the Octopus

    English octopus (d. 2010).

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 3 days old,

or 843 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5907 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2008?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 26, 2008.

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January 26, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 2008:

  • Christian Brando

    American family of note, the son marlon brando (and anna kashfi) on 5/16/1990, at his father's bel air estate, he shot and killed dag dag...

  • Gwyn Prosser

    British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament.

  • Viktor Schreckengost

    American sculptor and designer (b. 1906).

  • George Habash

    Palestinian politician, founder of the pflp (b. 1926).

  • Celestino Celio
  • Italo Martinenghi

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

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January 26, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 2008:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 2008:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - Kiss Kiss
  5. - Clumsy

January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - When You Believe
  3. - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Bleeding Love youtube

January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - Suffocate
  3. - Can't Help But Wait
  4. - No One youtube
  5. - Just Fine

January 26, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Sexy Movimiento
  3. - Sobre Mis Pies
  4. - Estos Celos
  5. - Un Buen Perdedor

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January 26, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 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

Gardens of the Night

Gardens of the Night

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Damian Harris

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

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

Jumper

Jumper

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson

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

January 26, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Gangland

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Sold

Sold

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jeffrey D. Brown

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

January 26, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

The Nine

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Jeffrey Toobin, an acclaimed journalist, takes us inside the chambers the Supreme Court, the country's most powerful and secretive legal body. He reveals the complicated dynamic between the nine

Bleeding Kansas by Sara Paretsky

Bleeding Kansas

By:

The New York Times Bestseller from the Author of Fire Sale. Kansas has three families that have lived together for over one hundred fifty years. They are the Grelliers and Fremantles.

Shadow Music by Julie Garwood

Shadow Music

By:

Julie Garwood's acclaimed writing career has been a success. Her characters are captivating, bold, and full of life. Today, Garwood is a beloved novelist.

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich

Plum Lucky

By:

Are you looking for luck? Stephanie Plum is back between the numbers and she's looking for lucky. She lives in Atlantic City with her Winnebago and a brown-eyed stud.

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

January 26, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Catching Features

Catching Features

Genre: Sports/Simulation

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: LucasArts THQ Wireless (iOS, mobile phone, N-Gage) Activision (Japanese version)

Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games

Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Play THQ

Blue Dragon Plus

Blue Dragon Plus

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP AQ Interactive; NA UTV Ignition Entertainment

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on January 26, 2008?

On January 26, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2008?

On January 26, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 2008?

On January 26, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

Find out more about January 26th

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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 January 2008?

January 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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