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October 31, 2008 was the 305th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 31, 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 31, 2008, who was born and died on October 31, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 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 31st, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 2008?
- October 31, 2008: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- October 31, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 2008?
- October 31, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 2008?
What day of the week was October 31, 2008?
October 31, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 305th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 2008 can also be written as 10/31/2008 in the US and as 31/10/2008 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 2008:
- Libya has paid us$1.5 billion to compensate for terrorist attacks on the united states in the past. this will allow for normal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- In tibet's worst snowstorm, seven people are killed. (xinhua).
- The university of east anglia's climatic research unit has revealed that humans are responsible for the warming of the polar regions.
- The encana-operated pipeline near dawson creek, british columbia, canada is the third to be bombed in october.
- Satoshi nakamoto's white paper was the first to contain the word bitcoin. this paper was the basis for the bitcoin cryptocurrency.
October 31, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 31, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $107.40
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.53
- General Electric GE: opens at $19.27
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.90
Exchange Rates on October 31, 2008:
- 1 USD = 98.41 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2129 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1579 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.84 CNY
- 1 EUR = 125.35 JPY
October 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Standard - Charleroi : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Leverkusen - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Frankfurt FSV - Aachen : 0 - 3
- Greuther Furth - Wehen : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Troyes : 1 - 1
- Bastia - Sedan : 2 - 0
- Boulogne - Clermont : 2 - 1
- Dijon - Brest : 1 - 2
- Guingamp - Angers : 0 - 0
October 31, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 07:59 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 31, 2008?
Famous people born on October 31, 2008:
- Esmanur Yirmibeş
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
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Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 5 months old,
or 185 months and 26 days old,
or 808 weeks
or 5656 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 2008?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 31, 2008.
October 31, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 2008:
- Bee Baldwin
Renowned biologist known for her work on insect behavior.
- Ike Pappas
Ike Pappas was an American broadcast journalist known for his work at CBS News.
- Studs Terkel
American historian and author (d. 2008).
- Walter Belardi
- Giuseppe Serra
- Frank Navetta
- John Daly
- Louis «Studs» Terkel
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
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October 31, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 2008:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 2008:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 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:
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Pink - So What
- Britney Spears - Womanizer
- Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
October 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 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:
- Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
- T.I. - Whatever You Like
- T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
- Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
October 31, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 31, 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:
- Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
- Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor
- Juanes - Odio Por Amor
October 31, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
Killshot
Release year: 2008
Directed by: John Madden
Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Country: United States of America
Fighting
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
October 31, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Clay Glen
Destroyed in Seconds
Release year: 2008
Spooks: Code 9
Release year: 2008
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
The Drinky Crow Show
Release year: 2008
Country: United States of America
October 31, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Wordy Shipmates
By: Sarah Vowell
This New York Times bestseller "brings [the] Puritan era wickedly to life" by the author Lafayette in the Somewhat USA (Washington Post).
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
By: David Wroblewski
This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.
The Given Day
By: Dennis Lehane
Dennis Lehane is the New York Times bestseller author of Mystic River, Shutter Island and The Given Day. This paperback edition features The Given Day, a family epic that captures political unrest.
The Host
By: Stephenie Meyer
The #1 bestseller is now a major motion movie: "Starting and addictive." . . . A story about love, loyalty, and family. -USA TodayMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away.
The Snowball
By: Alice Schroeder
This is THE book that tells the story of Warren Buffett, one of the most revered men in the world.
October 31, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bigfoot: Collision Course
Beatmania IIDX 16: Empress
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Belief & Betrayal
Who was the US President on October 31, 2008?
On October 31, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2008?
On October 31, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 2008?
On October 31, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
