October 5, 2008, was a Sunday. It was 16 years, 1 month, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 5, 2008:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Eagle Eye" was at the top of the box office on October 5, 2008.
This date occurred 5,891 days ago. Approximately 196 months have passed. It was the 279th day of 2008, in week 40. The decade was the 2000s. Daylight saving time (DST) started in Australia on October 5, 2008, as the clocks went forward by one hour. People who were born on October 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 65 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
The date is October 5, 2008, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Whatever You Like" by T.I. is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sex On Fire" by Kings of Leon is the number-one song in the UK.
George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Eagle Eye 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 "ER", "The Royle Family", "Dog the Bounty Hunter", and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. 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. Barack Obama and John McCain are currently facing off against each other in the lead-up to the 2008 US Presidential Election.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Costelloe, Test, Natasha Richardson, and Jade Goody would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "BioShock", "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock", "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare", and "Battlefield: Bad Company". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "Everybody Hates Chris", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Bakugan Battle Brawlers".
Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, Digi Makeover, and WALL-E toys.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 5, 2008.
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Television shows that people were watching in October 2008:
Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:
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Popular video games that people were playing in October 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 October 5, 2014, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 5.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 5, 2008.
Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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