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June 8, 2008

June 8, 2008, was a Sunday. It was the 160th day of 2008. The decade was the 2000s.

15 years, 9 months, and 10 days have passed since June 8, 2008.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on June 8, 2008?

  • Seven people are killed during a stabbing spree in Akihabara, Japan.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 8, 2008:

  • United States: "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne
  • United Kingdom: "Take A Bow" by Rihanna

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 8, 2008

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

  • Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
  • Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
  • The Time Of My Life - David Cook
  • Take A Bow - Rihanna
  • No Air - Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown
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Kung Fu Panda

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Kung Fu Panda" was at the top of the box office on June 8, 2008.

Facts

This date was 5,762 days ago. Approximately 192 months have passed. It was the 160th day of 2008, in week 23. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2008 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 64 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 8, 2008

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, June 8, 2008. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2008 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne is at the top of the singles charts, while "Take A Bow" by Rihanna is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Kung Fu Panda is at the top of the box office.

Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. UEFA Euro 2008 is currently taking place in Austria and Switzerland. Barack Obama has just become the Democratic Party presidential nominee for the 2008 election.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as George Carlin, Bernie Mac, John Costelloe, and Test would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Lost", "Eureka", "Friday Night Lights", and "Gossip Girl". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Wii Sports", "Halo 3", "Grand Theft Auto IV", and "Mafia Wars".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Ed, Edd n Eddy", "Peppa Pig", "Hannah Montana", and "Bakugan Battle Brawlers". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, the PlayStation 3, Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher, and Digi Makeover.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 8, 2008.

  • UEFA Euro 2008.

    UEFA Euro 2008

    The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship was being held in Austria and Switzerland at this time. Spain won the competition after defeating Germany 1-0.
  • The rise of Facebook.

    The rise of Facebook

    Facebook experienced massive growth and became the largest social network in the world.
  • Josef Fritzl.

    Josef Fritzl

    Josef Fritzl's case was receiving widespread news coverage. At the end of April 2008, the Austrian man was arrested after it emerged that he had imprisoned his daughter in his basement for 24 years. He also sexually abused her, which resulted in her giving birth to seven children.
  • The fall of MySpace.

    The fall of MySpace

    MySpace began to hemorrhage users in 2008. At the time, millions of users were leaving each month, with most of them migrating over to a newer and "cooler" social network called Facebook.
  • The Rickroll.

    The Rickroll

    In 2008, a "bait and switch" meme called Rickrolling became popular online. The prank involved tricking someone into watching the music video for Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up".
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on June 8, 2008.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 8, 2008.

  • May 11, 2008: Manchester United regain their Premier League title after defeating Wigan 2-0 in the final game of the season.
  • May 12, 2008:
    • Jennifer Butler files for divorce from actor Bill Murray.
    • An 8.0 magnitude earthquake results in nearly 70,000 deaths in Sichuan, China.
  • May 15, 2008: The state of California legalizes same-sex marriage.
  • May 16, 2008: The Montel Williams Show comes to an end after 16 years.
  • May 17, 2008: Portsmouth win the FA Cup final after beating Cardiff City 1-0.
  • May 21, 2008:
    • Manchester United win the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final after beating Chelsea on penalties.
    • David Cook wins the 7th season of American Idol.
  • May 24, 2008: Soccer: Avram Grant is sacked as the manager of Chelsea FC.
  • May 25, 2008: Coldplay release the song "Viva la Vida".
  • May 30, 2008: The movie Sex and the City (2008) is released.
  • May 31, 2008: Usain Bolt breaks the world record for the 100 meter sprint.
  • June 1, 2008: Zynga release their social media game Mafia Wars.
  • June 2, 2008: Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Inter Milan.
  • June 4, 2008: American salesman Travis Alexander is murdered by his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias in Mesa, Arizona.
  • June 6, 2008: Kung Fu Panda (2008) is released in cinemas.
  • June 7, 2008:
    • The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship kicks off in Austria and Switzerland.
    • Barack Obama becomes the Democratic Party presidential nominee after Hilary Clinton ends her campaign.
  • This date: June 8, 2008
  • June 10, 2008: Rapper Lil Wayne releases the album Tha Carter III.
  • June 12, 2008:
    • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is released for the PlayStation 3.
    • Ron Paul withdraws his bid for the Republican nomination for the 2008 US presidential election.
    • Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin.
  • June 13, 2008: The Incredible Hulk (2008) is released.
  • June 17, 2008: The Boston Celtics win the 2008 NBA Finals after they defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2.
  • June 22, 2008: American stand-up comedian George Carlin dies from heart failure at the age of 71.
  • June 26, 2008:
    • The Hurt Locker (2008) is released in cinemas.
    • The Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose in the 2008 NBA draft.
  • June 27, 2008:
    • The film Wanted (2008), starring Angelina Jolie, is released in movie theaters.
    • The animated movie "WALL-E" (2008) is released.
  • June 29, 2008: Spain win the UEFA Euro 2008 Final after a 33rd minute goal from Fernando Torres is enough to give them a 1-0 victory over Germany.
  • June 30, 2008: Mamma Mia! (2008) is released.
  • July 1, 2008: Football: Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari becomes the new manager of Chelsea.
  • July 2, 2008: The movie Hancock (2008) is released in cinemas.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 8, 2008, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2008 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 8, 2008 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2008

The following TV shows were popular in June 2008:

TV shows from June 2008.

Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
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
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
House
House
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Cold Case
Cold Case
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on June 8, 2008

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2008:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly

Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Ben 10
Ben 10
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2008

Toys and games that were popular in 2008:

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
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 2008.

Mafia Wars 2008
Mafia Wars
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
Mario Kart Wii 2008
Mario Kart Wii
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 2008
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Burnout Paradise 2008
Burnout Paradise
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
Halo 3 2007
Halo 3
World in Conflict 2007
World in Conflict
BioShock 2007
BioShock

Were you born on June 8, 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 June 8, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 8.

Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on June 8, 1925
She turned 83 on this day in 2008.

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Actress Deceased
Born on June 8, 1933
She turned 75 on this day in 2008.

Rob Pilatus

Rob Pilatus

German singer Deceased
Born on June 8, 1965
He was not alive on this date.

Kanye West

Kanye West

Rapper
Born on June 8, 1977
He turned 31 on this day in 2008.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on June 8, 2008.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on June 8, 2008 was most likely conceived around September 16, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 8, 2008 is close to March 1, 2009.

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Stats for June 8, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 8, 2008:

  • 5,762 days have passed since this date.
  • 823 weeks have passed.
  • 497,840,400 seconds have passed since June 8, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 580,813,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 256,885,646,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 82,973,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 42,814,274 steps. That's roughly 19,029 miles!
  • Since this date, 5,974,085 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2008?

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