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July 5, 2008

July 5, 2008, was a Saturday. It was 16 years and 4 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 5, 2008:

  • United States: "I Kissed A Girl" by Kate Perry
  • United Kingdom: "Closer" by Ne-Yo

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 5, 2008

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

  • I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
  • Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
  • Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
  • Take A Bow - Rihanna
  • Pocketful Of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Play the top singles from 2008
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2008. Let us take you back to the peak days of Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and Basshunter.
Hancock

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Hancock" was at the top of the box office on July 5, 2008.

Facts

This date occurred 5,967 days ago. Approximately 199 months have passed. It was the 187th day of 2008, in week 27. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on July 5, 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. The Earth has experienced 66 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 5, 2008

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is July 5, 2008, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The 4th of July celebrations in America have come and passed. 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 "I Kissed A Girl" by Kate Perry is at the top of the singles charts, while "Closer" by Ne-Yo is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hancock 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 "Futurama", "The Office", "Friday Night Lights", and "Mad Men".

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 Bernie Mac, John Costelloe, Test, and Natasha Richardson would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Wii Sports", "Halo 3", "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune", and "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "One Tree Hill", "LazyTown", "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody", and "Everybody Hates Chris".

Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, the Xbox 360, iPod Touch, and Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 5, 2008, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: July 5, 2008 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 5, 2008.

  • The Incredible Hulk.

    The Incredible Hulk

    The superhero film "The Incredible Hulk" was showing in movie theaters at this time. The film starred actor Edward Norton as Bruce Banner.
  • The rise of Facebook.

    The rise of Facebook

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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 5, 2008.

  • 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.
  • June 8, 2008: Seven people are killed during a stabbing spree in Akihabara, Japan.
  • 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.
    • A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman kills 25 people, including three US Marines, in Al-Karmah, Iraq.
  • 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.
  • This date: July 5, 2008
  • July 11, 2008:
    • Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) is releaed.
    • Ireland: Oxegen 2008 takes place at Punchestown Racecourse. Kings of Leon, R.E.M., Rage Against the Machine, Stereophonics and Amy Winehouse are among the acts that play.
    • Financial crisis: American bank "IndyMac" fails and is put into conservatorship.
    • Alex Sloley (16) goes missing in Edmonton in north London, England.
  • July 14, 2008: The first episode of The Wendy Williams Show is aired on TV.
  • July 15, 2008: Casey Anthony's 2-year-old daughter Caylee is reported missing.
  • July 16, 2008: Casey Anthony is arrested over the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.
  • July 18, 2008: The Dark Knight (2008) is released in cinemas.
  • July 19, 2008: The final episode of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • July 22, 2008:
    • "The Golden Girls" actress Estelle Getty passes away at the age of 84.
    • The Game releases the single "My Life", featuring Lil Wayne.
  • July 25, 2008: The comedy movie Step Brothers (2008) is released.
  • July 27, 2008: Bruce Edwards Ivins (suspect behind the 2001 Anthrax attacks) passes away after an overdose of Tylenol with codeine.
  • July 28, 2008:
    • Lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim is murdered in Dubai.
    • Football: Irish striker Robbie Keane joins Liverpool.
    • The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is completely destroyed by a fire.
  • July 29, 2008: Rap artist T.I. releases his single "Whatever You Like".
  • July 30, 2008: Financial crisis: The United States enacts the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008" in an attempt to address the subprime mortgage crisis.
  • August 1, 2008: Barry George is acquitted of the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando in 1999.
  • August 3, 2008: Actor Morgan Freeman is injured in a car accident.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in July 2008

Television shows that people were watching in July 2008:

TV shows from July 2008.

The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2008

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

Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
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
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 July 2008.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2008
Battlefield: Bad Company
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
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

Were you born on July 5, 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 July 5, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 5.

Don Stark

Don Stark

Actor
Born on July 5, 1954
He turned 54 on this day in 2008.

Dorien Wilson

Dorien Wilson

Actor
Born on July 5, 1963
He turned 45 on this day in 2008.

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Actress
Born on July 5, 1963
She turned 45 on this day in 2008.

RZA

RZA

Wu-Tang Clan member
Born on July 5, 1969
He turned 39 on this day in 2008.

Shane Filan

Shane Filan

Westlife
Born on July 5, 1979
He turned 29 on this day in 2008.

Pauly D

Pauly D

Television personality
Born on July 5, 1980
He turned 28 on this day in 2008.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on July 5, 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 July 5, 2008 was most likely conceived around October 13, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 5, 2008 is close to March 28, 2009.

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Stats for July 5, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 5, 2008:

  • 5,967 days have passed since this date.
  • 852 weeks have passed.
  • 515,552,400 seconds have passed since July 5, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 601,477,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 266,025,038,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 85,925,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 44,337,506 steps. That's roughly 19,706 miles.
  • 6,186,629 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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