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January 11, 2008

January 11, 2008, was a Friday. It was 16 years, 10 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 11, 2008:

  • United States: "Low" by Flo-Rida & T-Pain
  • United Kingdom: "When You Believe" by Leon Jackson

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 11, 2008

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  • No One - Alicia Keys
  • Apologize - Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic
  • Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain
  • Clumsy - Fergie
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The Bucket List

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Bucket List" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 6,159 days ago. Approximately 205 months have passed. It was the 11th day of 2008, in week 02. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on January 11, 2008, are now 16 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2008 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 68 seasons of weather since this date.

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The date is January 11, 2008, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song "Low" by Flo-Rida & T-Pain is at the top of the singles charts, while "When You Believe" by Leon Jackson is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Bucket List is at the top of the box office.

Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service", "One Tree Hill", "Room Raiders", and "My Super Sweet 16". Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account.

A rock music genre called "Emo" is extremely popular at the moment. The genre, which stands for "emotional hardcore", has created a subculture of "Emos" who dye their hair black and wear thick-framed glasses. Meanwhile, in technology news, more and more people are beginning to use the Internet on their phones. This transition towards mobile Internet has been aided by the recent roll-out of faster 3G networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. A growing social network called Facebook is beginning to steal users away from MySpace and Bebo.

Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are struggling to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. It's 2008, so the music charts are filled with artists such as Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Rihanna and T.I. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Brad Renfro, Heath Ledger, VL Mike, and George Carlin would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "God of War II", "Team Fortress 2", "The Simpsons Game", and "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Ben 10", "Hannah Montana", "Mr. Meaty", and "Phineas and Ferb". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, iPod Touch, and Gross Out Doodle Monster.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 11, 2008, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2008 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 11, 2008 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 11, 2008.

  • Britney Spears' public meltdown continues.

    Britney Spears' public meltdown continues

    On January 3rd, 2008, Britney Spears was escorted to an LA hospital in an ambulance following a 3-hour custody standoff involving her two young sons.
  • Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - "Please Read the Letter"

    Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - "Please Read the Letter"

    "Please Read the Letter" by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss went on to win a Grammy for 2008's Record of the Year.
  • 2008 in music.

    2008 in music

    Popular music artists in 2008 included Sara Bareilles, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Usher, Jordin Sparks, Ray J, Leona Lewis, Lil Wayne, T.I., Pink, Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield, Coldplay, Katy Perry, M.I.A., Kevin Rudolf and Britney Spears.
  • World economic crisis.

    World economic crisis

    A world economic crisis took hold throughout 2008. This was a bleak year for many, as countries fell into recession, stock markets plunged, businesses were forced to close, and a lot of people lost their jobs. Sadly, many families were also forced to give up their homes.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2008.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2008

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2008 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, David Beckham, Johnny Depp, Jay-Z, The Police, J.K. Rowling, Brad Pitt and Paula Deen.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2008?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2008?

    In 2008, the best NBA players were Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Paul Pierce, Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Manu Ginóbili.
  • Time Person of the Year 2008.

    Time Person of the Year 2008

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2008. In November 2008, he became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
  • Megan Fox.

    Megan Fox

    American actress Megan Fox was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2008.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2008, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres, Iker Casillas, Xavi, Andrey Arshavin, David Villa, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kaká and Steven Gerrard.
  • 2008 in movies.

    2008 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2008 included the likes of The Dark Knight, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Kung Fu Panda, Hancock, Mamma Mia!, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Iron Man, Quantum of Solace, WALL-E, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Tropic Thunder and Cloverfield.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.
  • Slumdog Millionaire.

    Slumdog Millionaire

    "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.
  • Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores.

    Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores

    Online video streaming was becoming increasingly popular. New services such as Netflix and Hulu were gaining millions of users, and video rental stores such as Blockbuster were struggling to stay afloat. As sales and rentals declined, small video stores started closing. Meanwhile, the larger franchises attempted to downsize and branch out into selling other products, such as cellphones and merchandise.
  • I Am Legend.

    I Am Legend

    The post-apocalyptic film "I Am Legend" was being shown in movie theaters at this time. The movie starred Will Smith as US Army virologist Robert Neville.
  • HD TV becomes the norm.

    HD TV becomes the norm

    HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
  • Mobile Internet begins to take off.

    Mobile Internet begins to take off

    Internet access on cellphones became common in the late 2000s. This transition was aided by the rollout of faster 3G Internet networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. Although many phones had Internet features at the start of the decade, they were often awkward and costly to use.
  • The HD DVD war.

    The HD DVD war

    Two HD DVD formats called Blu-ray and HD DVD were competing with each other to become the de facto high-definition standard. During this "war", certain movies and TV shows could only be found on Blu-ray or HD DVD, as film studios quickly aligned themselves with the format that they wanted to win. In rental stores, it was common to see a separate section for both of these formats. Of course, this often led to people buying or renting the wrong one.
  • Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars.

    Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

    During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
  • Bebo.

    Bebo

    By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
  • Music stores are going out of business.

    Music stores are going out of business

    Many music stores were closing their doors for the last time. The ease of downloading and streaming music meant that the business model of selling CDs was quickly becoming nonviable.
  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 11, 2008.

  • December 14, 2007:
    • The movie I Am Legend (2007) is released.
    • Soccer: Fabio Capello becomes the new manager of England.
  • December 15, 2007: Leon Jackson wins The X Factor.
  • December 16, 2007: American politician Ron Paul sets a record by raising over six million dollars online in just 24 hours.
  • December 17, 2007: Financial crisis: Consumer finance company "Delta Financial Corporation" files for bankruptcy.
  • December 19, 2007: Rapper Nate Dogg suffers a stroke.
  • December 21, 2007:
    • The movie P.S. I Love You (2007) is released.
    • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) is released in cinemas.
  • December 22, 2007: Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 26, 2007: The film There Will Be Blood (2007) is released.
  • December 27, 2007:
    • Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated in Rawalpindi.
    • The final episode of the comedy show "Yo Momma" is aired on MTV.
  • December 29, 2007: Scottish footballer Phil O'Donnell dies after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Motherwell against Dundee United.
  • January 1, 2008: Amy Fitzpatrick (15) goes missing during a holiday in Málaga, Spain.
  • January 2, 2008: The price of petroleum hits $100 per barrel.
  • January 3, 2008: Pop star Britney Spears is brought away in an ambulance following a 3-hour custody standoff involving her two young sons.
  • January 7, 2008: The first episode of the webseries "Arby 'n' the Chief" is released.
  • This date: January 11, 2008
  • January 15, 2008: Actor Brad Renfro dies from an overdose.
  • January 16, 2008: Football: Kevin Keegan makes an unexpected return as manager of Newcastle United.
  • January 18, 2008:
    • The movie Cloverfield (2008) is released.
    • Financial crisis: Stock markets fall to a yearly low due to recession worries and news that bond insurance company "Ambac" has had its credit rating downgraded.
  • January 20, 2008: The first episode of Breaking Bad is aired.
  • January 21, 2008: World stock markets take a plunge as talk of a US recession continues to grow.
  • January 22, 2008:
    • Actor Heath Ledger dies from acute combined drug intoxication at the age of 28.
    • The markup language "HTML5" is released.
  • January 24, 2008: Allegations surface that Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole cheated on his wife Cheryl.
  • January 25, 2008: The subreddit /r/atheism is created on Reddit.
  • February 1, 2008: Pop star Britney Spears is placed under temporary conservatorship.
  • February 2, 2008: Brock Lesnar defeats Frank Mir during his debut at UFC 81: Breaking Point.
  • February 3, 2008: Super Bowl XLII: The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots by 17-14 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
  • February 8, 2008: In Bruges (2008) is released in movie theaters.
  • February 10, 2008: Project Chanology: Roughly 7,000 people stage worldwide protests against the Church of Scientology.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 11, 2008

TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 11, 2008:

TV shows from January 2008.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Dexter
Dexter
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
The Hills
The Hills
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 2008

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl

Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Wonder Pets!
Wonder Pets!
Toys

Toys in 2008

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Digi Makeover
Digi Makeover
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher
Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher
Pirates of the Caribbean ship
Pirates of the Caribbean ship
Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory
Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory
Gross Out Doodle Monster
Gross Out Doodle Monster
Floam
Floam
Moon Sand
Moon Sand
iPod Touch
iPod Touch
Iggle Piggle
Iggle Piggle
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2008.

Rock Band 2007
Rock Band
Mass Effect 2007
Mass Effect
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 2007
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Assassin's Creed 2007
Assassin's Creed
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 2007
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
Super Mario Galaxy 2007
Super Mario Galaxy
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The Simpsons Game 2007
The Simpsons Game
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 2007
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Half-Life 2: Episode Two 2007
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Team Fortress 2 2007
Team Fortress 2
Portal 2007
Portal

Were you born on January 11, 2008?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2008.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 11, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 11.

Teal Marchande

Teal Marchande

Actress
Born on January 11, 1965
She turned 43 on this day in 2008.

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Singer
Born on January 11, 1971
She turned 37 on this day in 2008.

Devin Ratray

Devin Ratray

Actor
Born on January 11, 1977
He turned 31 on this day in 2008.

Emile Heskey

Emile Heskey

Soccer player
Born on January 11, 1978
He turned 30 on this day in 2008.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 11, 2008.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 11, 2008 was most likely conceived around April 20, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 11, 2008 is close to October 3, 2008.

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Stats for January 11, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 11, 2008:

  • 6,159 days have passed since this date.
  • 879 weeks have passed.
  • 532,137,600 seconds have passed since January 11, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 620,827,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 274,583,001,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 88,689,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 45,763,834 steps. That's roughly 20,339 miles.
  • 6,385,651 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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