Wednesday January 30, 2008: on this day

January 30, 2008 was the 30th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 30, 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 30, 2008, who was born and died on January 30, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 30, 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 30th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 30, 2008?


January 30, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 30th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 2008 can also be written as 1/30/2008 in the US and as 30/1/2008 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 2008 in January 2008 calendar

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January 30, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 2008:

  • Stanwood duval, united states district court judge, dismisses a case against the u.s. army corps of engineers for flooding caused by a breach of the levee in new orleans, louisiana following hurricane katrina.
  • Russian finance minister alexei kudrin, and anatoly chubais, the chief of state electricity demand a less hawkish foreign strategy. analysts believe the two men are very close to dmitry medvedev, the next russian president.
  • In an effort to prevent a recession, the united states federal reserve lowered the federal funds rate by half point to 3 percent. this is the second such cut in just eight days.
  • The government of australia has announced that it will apologize for the ampquotstolen generationampquot of indigenous australians in parliament of australia on february 13.
  • John edwards, a former senator from north carolina, withdraws his candidacy.
  • Rudy giuliani, former mayor of new york city, withdraws from his candidacy and endorses john mccain.
  • Republican candidates debate at simi valley's ronald reagan presidential library, california.
  • Premier wen jiabao visits changsha train station, hunan to offer an apology to the public as snowstorms worsen in china. millions are still waiting for their train home during chinese new year.
  • A government probe has revealed that israel failed to respond effectively to the challenges posed by the war in lebanon.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: former north carolina senator john edwards resigns. (cnn). former mayor of new york city rudy giuliani resigns and endorses john mccain. (the new york times).republican candidates debate at simi valley's ronald reagan presidential library, california.
  • After an underwater cable was damaged in the mediterranean sea, internet services in the middle east are disrupted.

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January 30, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 30, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.49
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $131.37
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.56
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.42

Exchange Rates on January 30, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 106.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9931 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.083 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.191 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.98 JPY

January 30, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Reggina - Milan : 0 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hereford - Barnet : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Chelsea - Reading : 1 - 0
  • Derby - Man City : 1 - 1
  • Everton - Tottenham : 0 - 0
  • Man United - Portsmouth : 2 - 0
  • West Ham - Liverpool : 1 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Ajax - PSV Eindhoven : 0 - 2
  • Feyenoord - AZ Alkmaar : 2 - 2
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January 30, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th 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 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 30th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 30, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 11:15 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 30, 2008?


Famous people born on January 30, 2008:

  • Arden Hayes

    Young entrepreneur known for starting successful tech companies.

  • Sara Ciocca

Whose famous birthday is on January 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 30th:

  • Christian Bale
    Christian Bale

    British actor known for his versatile roles in various films.

  • Kid Cudi
    Kid Cudi

    American hip hop performer.

  • Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman

    American actor.

  • Dick Cheney
    Dick Cheney

    American politician who was selected by george w. bush as his running mate on 7/24/2000.

  • Wilmer Valderrama
    Wilmer Valderrama

    Venezuelan/colombian-american comedian.

  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave

    British actress, noted family, born to actor sir michael redgrave (3/20/1908, bristol) & his wife rachel kempson (5/28/1910 dartmouth), a...

  • Brett Butler
    Brett Butler

    American comedian who rose to fame with her 1994 tv series "grace under fire", which reached the top ten.

  • Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell

    Tv actress.

  • Dorothy Malone
    Dorothy Malone

    American actress.

  • Jody Watley
    Jody Watley

    American producer and singer-songwriter.

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January 30, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 28 days old,

or 843 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5902 days old,

if you were born on January 30, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 2008?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 30, 2008.

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January 30, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 30, 2008:

  • Marcial Maciel

    Mexican-american priest, founded the legion of christ and regnum christi (b. 1920).

  • Jeremy Beadle

    English television host and producer (d. 2008).

  • Miles Kington

    British journalist and humorist, known for his columns in The Times.

  • Roland Selmeczi

    Hungarian actor (born 1969).

  • Wilber Varela
  • Marcial Maciel Degollado
  • Herbert Kenwith
  • Fernando de Higueras

What famous deaths happened on January 30th?

Famous deaths on January 30th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont

    He is a french actor, on television and stage.

  • John McIntire
    John McIntire

    Spokane (washington) -- actor (naked city wagon train, virginian).

  • Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan

    Scottish actress (d.2015).

  • Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Dick Miller
    Dick Miller

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2019).

  • Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay

    Farnworth lancashire in england -- actor (robbery and lifeforce).

  • Barbara La Marr
    Barbara La Marr

    American actress who rose to fame in silent film until her death at the age of 30 from complications due to tuberculosis, nephritis and...

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Actress (destiny spiders), dead at 82.

  • Stanley Holloway
    Stanley Holloway

    At 91, comedian (my fair lady and our man higgins) dies.

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January 30, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 30, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 30, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 30, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 30, 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 30, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 30, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin

The Nine

By:

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

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

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.

In Defense Of Food by Michael Pollan

In Defense Of Food

By:

#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?

January 30, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 30, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Coffeetime Crosswords

Coffeetime Crosswords

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Konami

American McGee's Grimm

American McGee's Grimm

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Turner Broadcasting System

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, vehicle construction

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

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Who was the US President on January 30, 2008?

On January 30, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 2008?

On January 30, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 30, 2008?

On January 30, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 30th?

January 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two people were killed and four more injured when a grenade was lobbed at a zamboanga mosque. no one has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of aden (2018): after two days of intense fighting in aden, the southern transitional council (stc), takes control of the port city of aden. several people have been killed during the fierce fighting. the presidential palace, which has been surrounded, is now home to ahmed obeid bin daghr (yemeni prime minister) and members of president abdrabbuh mansur hadi's government.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that seven soldiers were killed by pro–russian separatists over the past week. separatists claim that they have been subject to artillery strikes by the ukrainian side for more than five days.

Find out more about January 30th

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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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