Thursday October 30, 2008: on this day

October 30, 2008 was the 304th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 30, 2008, who was born and died on October 30, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 30, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever You Like by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 30th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 30, 2008?


October 30, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 2008 can also be written as 10/30/2008 in the US and as 30/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

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October 30, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 30, 2008:

  • The world series of baseball was won by the philadelphia phillies, their first win since 1980. they defeated the tampa bay rays in four games. rain forced game five to be suspended in the sixth inning, and the score was tied at 2-2.
  • The u.s. economy contracted by 0.3 percent in its third quarter (july–september), which was the largest in seven years. consumer spending in this quarter was the lowest it has been in 28 years.
  • Malaysia recognizes kosovo.
  • A hailstorm causes flooding in east devon, england.
  • After the october 14 federal election, stephen harper, canada's prime minister, swears in his new cabinet.
  • Bomb blasts in assam in india kill at least 66 and injure more than 470 people.

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

Stock market quotes on October 30, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $108.23
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.69
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.79
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.01

Exchange Rates on October 30, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 98.59 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2007 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1439 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.839 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 126.85 JPY

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

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Salisbury - Crawley Town : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Graafschap - Utrecht : 0 - 2
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October 30, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 30, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Who was born on October 30, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on October 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 30th:

  • Adam Copeland
    Adam Copeland

    Adam copeland, also known as edge, is a retired professional wrestler who achieved fame in the wwe and is known for his multiple...

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    Fanny brice was a renowned comedian known for her work in vaudeville, broadway, and radio, and for her iconic portrayal of the character...

  • Ashley Graham
    Ashley Graham

    Ashley graham is a well-known american model who is celebrated for her work in promoting body positivity and diversity in the fashion...

  • Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale

    An actor and musician from england, bush was the lead singer and rhythm guitar of the rock band.

  • Louis Malle
    Louis Malle

    French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film.

  • Nia Long
    Nia Long

    Nia long is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'boyz n the hood' and 'the fresh prince of...

  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

    Matthew morrison is an american actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as will schuester on the television show glee.

  • Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch

    He is a french film producer and screenwriter, who rose to fame as a 13-year-old.

  • Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler

    American actor who was most well-known for his role as the brazen, ultra-cool biker arthur fonzie fonzarelli in the tv series happy days.

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


You are 15 years 4 months old,

or 184 months and 28 days old,

or 804 weeks

or 5628 days old,

if you were born on October 30, 2008.

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 30th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 30, 2008:

  • Pedro Pompilio

    Argentinian businessman (born 1950).

  • Valentin Bubukin
  • Giuseppe Cassieri
  • Ivo Perišin
  • Alfredo Rossi
  • Regina Schöpf
  • Cora Mae Bryant
  • Didier Sinclair (Didier Maurin
  • Hans Ulrich Walder-Richli

What famous deaths happened on October 30th?

Famous deaths on October 30th:

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro

    Mexican-american actor, who was the star of silent film and won wide acclaim with his dashing roles in "the prisoner of zenda", and...

  • Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • June Duprez
    June Duprez

    Actress (calcutta tiger fang), is killed at 66.

  • Joseph Campbell

    American mythologist known for his work on comparative mythology and the hero's journey.

  • Roberth Fisk

    Renowned war correspondent and Middle East expert.

  • Sircharles Tupper

    Canadian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.

  • Wealthy von Richthofen

    Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

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October 30, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 30, 2008:

  • St. Marcel
  • Bl. John Slade
  • St. Theonestus
  • St. Talacrian
  • St. Macarius
  • St. Herbert
  • St. Serapion
  • USA - Mischief Night in some areas (known as Devil's Night in Detroit)
  • Also see October 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Zenobius & Zenobia
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October 30, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 30, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever You Like youtube
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - So What youtube
  4. - Womanizer youtube
  5. - Hot N Cold

October 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 30, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Spotlight
  2. - Miss Independent
  3. - Whatever You Like youtube
  4. - Can't Believe It
  5. - Need U Bad

October 30, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 30, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The Latin music chart on October 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Lloro Por Ti
  4. - Dame Tu Amor
  5. - Odio Por Amor

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October 30, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 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

Step Brothers

Step Brothers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam McKay

Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins

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

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2008

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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

October 30, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

October 30, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The War Within by Bob Woodward

The War Within

By:

Unnerving levels of violence in Iraq reach 2006, and a second front in war rages at high levels of the Bush administration.

The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

By:

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

By:

The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

Dewey by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter

Dewey

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CHINESE EDITION. 275 pages.

The Snowball by Alice Schroeder

The Snowball

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This is THE book that tells the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most revered men in the world.

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

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

AMF Bowling World Lanes

AMF Bowling World Lanes

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms

Platform: N-Gage

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Gameloft

American McGee's Grimm

American McGee's Grimm

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Turner Broadcasting System

Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 30, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 30, 2008?

On October 30, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 30th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon yutu creates landslides and leaves at least four people dead in the philippines.
  • 2017 - Gaza-israel conflict: seven hamas militants are killed when an idf destroys a tunnel that was partially completed from gaza strip's border. it crossed into israeli territory. many more were killed in rescue operations.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: six insurgents and 4 soldiers were killed in a military operation in north sinai governorate.

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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 October 2008?

October 2008 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.

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