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January 1, 2008 New Year's Day

January 1, 2008, was a Tuesday. It was 16 years, 10 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on January 1, 2008?

  • Amy Fitzpatrick (15) goes missing during a holiday in Málaga, Spain.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 1, 2008:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 1, 2008

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

  • No One - Alicia Keys
  • Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  • Apologize - Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic
  • Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain
  • Clumsy - Fergie
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.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Top movie at the box office

The movie "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" was at the top of the box office on January 1, 2008.

Facts

New Year's Day 2008 occurred 6,170 days ago. Approximately 206 months have passed. It was the 1st day of 2008, in week 01. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on January 1, 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 69 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 1, 2008

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 1, 2008, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's New Year's Day, the official start of the year 2008. A lot of people are relaxing at home. Some are nursing hangovers from the night before.

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 National Treasure: Book of Secrets 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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Two and a Half Men", "Battlestar Galactica", and "Friday Night Lights". 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 "Wii Sports", "God of War II", "Assassin's Creed", and "Mass Effect".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Peppa Pig", "Zoey 101", and "Ben 10". Children are playing with toys such as Iggle Piggle, iPod Touch, Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher, and Kid-Tough Digital Camera.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 1, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 1, 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 1, 2008.

  • 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.
  • MySpace.

    MySpace

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
  • 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 1, 2008.

  • December 2, 2007:
    • Brazilian footballer Kaka is awarded the 2007 Ballon d'Or.
    • Irish model and socialite Katy French collapses at a friend's house due to drug use.
  • December 3, 2007: Labor leader Kevin Rudd becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
  • December 5, 2007: 8 people are killed during a mass shooting at a department store in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • December 6, 2007: Irish model Katy French dies from brain damage as a result of drug use.
  • December 8, 2007: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Ricky Hatton.
  • December 10, 2007: The Veronicas release their single, "Untouched".
  • December 11, 2007: "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek suffers a minor heart attack.
  • 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.
  • This date: January 1, 2008
  • 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.
  • 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.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 2008

Television shows that people were watching in January 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 1, 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 1, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 1.

J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover

The first Director of the FBI Deceased
Born on January 1, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash

Hip Hop DJ
Born on January 1, 1958
He turned 50 on this day in 2008.

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer

Actor Deceased
Born on January 1, 1969
He turned 39 on this day in 2008.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice

Rapper
Born on January 1, 2000
She turned 8 on this day in 2008.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 1:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 1, 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 1, 2008 was most likely conceived around April 10, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 1, 2008 is close to September 23, 2008.

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Stats for January 1, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 1, 2008:

  • 6,170 days have passed since this date.
  • 881 weeks have passed.
  • 533,088,000 seconds have passed since January 1, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 621,936,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 275,073,408,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 88,848,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 45,845,568 steps. That's roughly 20,376 miles.
  • 6,397,056 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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