Monday January 28, 2008: on this day

January 28, 2008 was the 28th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 28, 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 28, 2008, who was born and died on January 28, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 2008?


January 28, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 28th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 2008 can also be written as 1/28/2008 in the US and as 28/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 28, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 2008:

  • The rupublican caucuses in florida, usa choose john mccain to be the candidate for the november presidential election. hillary clinton was chosen by the democratic caucuses.
  • George w. bush gives his last state of the union address as president of the united states.
  • War in pakistan (2004)-present: a group schoolchildren were taken hostage in bannu (pakistan) by militants. they were later freed.
  • The inflation rate in zimbabwe has risen to around 150,000%. the zimbabwean dollar has a negligible value.

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January 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 28, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $128.16
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $33.02
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.41

Exchange Rates on January 28, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0042 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.089 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1967 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.98 JPY

January 28, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nantes - Le Havre : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leicester - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Torquay - Histon : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Maritimo - Boavista : 2 - 0
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January 28, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 10:17 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 28, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months

or 843 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5904 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 2008?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 28, 2008.

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January 28, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 2008:

  • Archbishop Christodoulos

    All greece and athens (born 1939).

  • Guido Alberini
  • Cristodulo
  • Giulio Nascimbeni
  • Eleuterio Santos
  • Ivone Chinello
  • Friedhelm Fischerkeller
  • Michel Carage

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 2008:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. 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 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - Suffocate
  3. - I Remember
  4. - Just Fine
  5. - Sensual Seduction

January 28, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 28, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 28, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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

Elegy

Elegy

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper

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

January 28, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

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

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 28, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 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

By:

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 …

Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston

Free Lunch

By:

Free Lunch answers the great mystery: How did our strong, growing economy become a source of uncertainty, debt, bankruptcy and fear for millions?

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

By:

This #1 New York Times bestseller introduced Khaled Hosseini and his novel to millions of readers around the globe. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable and heartbreaking story about the unlikely friendship of a wealthy boy with the son of …

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

By:

#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.

Her Last Death by Susanna Sonnenberg

Her Last Death

By:

Her Last Death begins when the phone rings in Montana, where Susanna Sonnenberg lives along with her husband and their two young sons.

January 28, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Biology Battle

Biology Battle

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLIG), PC

Genre: Dual stick shooter

Coded Soul: Uketsugareshi Idea

Coded Soul: Uketsugareshi Idea

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: SCEI

Beat'n Groovy

Beat'n Groovy

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Konami

Belief & Betrayal

Belief & Betrayal

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Graphic adventure game

Publisher: Lighthouse Interactive

Class of Heroes

Class of Heroes

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Acquire; NA Atlus

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Who was the US President on January 28, 2008?

On January 28, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2008?

On January 28, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 2008?

On January 28, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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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