December 12, 2008

December 12, 2008, was a Friday. It was 16 years and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

What happened on this day?

What happened on December 12, 2008?

It is announced that Russia has fallen into recession.
Gran Torino (2008) is released.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 12, 2008:

United States: "Single Ladies" by Beyonce
United Kingdom: "Run" by Leona Lewis

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 12, 2008

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

Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring Rihanna
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
If I Were A Boy - Beyonce
Whatever You Like - T.I.
Hot N Cold - Katy Perry

Play the top songs 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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 5,853 days ago. Approximately 195 months have passed. It was the 347th day of 2008, in week 50. The decade was the 2000s. The end of 2008 was just 19 days away. People born on this day are currently 16 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2008 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 65 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 12, 2008

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Friday, December 12, 2008. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas season of 2008 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Single Ladies" by Beyonce is at the top of the singles charts, while "Run" by Leona Lewis is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still 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. 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 John Costelloe, Test, Natasha Richardson, and Jade Goody would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Smallville", "MythBusters", "CSI: NY", and "Grey's Anatomy". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia Wars", "Fable II", "Fallout 3", and "Gears of War 2".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "The Backyardigans", "Mr. Meaty", and "iCarly". Popular toys at the moment include Floam, Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher, Kid-Tough Digital Camera, and FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 12, 2008, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2008 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
Native American Zodiac: December 12, 2008 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 12, 2008.

Christmas 2008
The Christmas period of 2008 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
Gran Torino is playing in movie theaters
During this time, the drama film Gran Torino, starring Clint Eastwood, was being shown in movie theaters.
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested
On December 12th, 2008, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on suspicion of trying to sell Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat.
The body of Casey Anthony's daughter is found
On December 12th, 2008, the body of missing two-year-old Caylee Anthony was found in a wooded area near her home in Orlando, Florida. Her mother, Casey Anthony, had been charged with her murder two months previously.
The USA has fallen into a recession
At the start of December 2008, it was officially announced that the United States had fallen into a recession.
Twilight
The romantic fantasy film "Twilight" was playing in movie theaters at this time.
Left 4 Dead is released
On November 17th, 2008, the zombie survival FPS game "Left 4 Dead" was released.
Fallout 3 is released
The post-apocalyptic RPG game "Fallout 3" was released around this time.
Mafia Wars
A multiplayer social network game called "Mafia Wars" was all the rage. The game was free and could be accessed by anyone with a Facebook or MySpace profile.
The birth of Rage Comics
Pre-made cartoon comics called "Rage Comics" were starting to become popular. By the end of 2008, the meme had spread from 4chan to websites such as Reddit.
The rise of Facebook
Facebook experienced massive growth and became the largest social network in the world.
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
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"
"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
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
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
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?
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
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
American actress Megan Fox was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2008.
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
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 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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.
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 quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
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
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
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
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" 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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 12, 2008.

November 13, 2008: Germany enters a recession.
November 14, 2008: The Eurozone dips into recession.
November 15, 2008: Brock Lesnar defeats Randy Couture at UFC 91.
November 17, 2008:
• The game "Left 4 Dead" is released.
• Japan goes into recession.
November 19, 2008: American college student Abraham Biggs livestreams his own suicide on Justin.tv.
November 20, 2008:
• "The Hills" stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are married.
• The Dow Jones reaches its lowest level since 1997.
November 21, 2008: The movie Twilight (2008) is released in cinemas.
November 25, 2008: The series finale of "The Shield" is aired on FX.
November 26, 2008: 166 people are killed when a terrorist group carries out the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
December 1, 2008: The National Bureau of Economic Research announces that the United States has been in recession since December of 2007.
December 2, 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the 2008 Ballon d'Or.
December 4, 2008: Wrestler Steve Bradley is found dead.
December 5, 2008:
• EastEnders actor Joe Swash wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
• O.J. Simpson is sentenced to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery.
• The remains of Russian emperor Tsar Nicholas II are formally identified.
• British singer Boy George is convicted of assaulting and falsely imprisoning a Norwegian model and male escort in April of 2007.
December 6, 2008:
• Boxing: Tyson Fury makes his professional debut in a win over Béla Gyöngyösi.
• Comedy sketch group "The Lonely Island" release their single "Jizz in My Pants".
• Boxing: Manny Pacquiao defeats Oscar De La Hoya via an 8th round TKO.
December 9, 2008:
• English singer Lily Allen releases her single "The Fear".
• Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested on suspicion of trying to sell Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat.
December 11, 2008:
• The remains of Casey Anthony's 2-year-old daughter Caylee are discovered in a wooded area near her house.
• Bernard Madoff is arrested and charged with fraud.
• Sony releases the virtual 3D social gaming platform "PlayStation Home".
This date: December 12, 2008
December 13, 2008: Alexandra Burke wins The X Factor.
December 14, 2008: An Iraqi journalist throws his shoes at US President George W. Bush.
December 17, 2008: The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke releases her cover of the song "Hallelujah".
December 19, 2008: The movie Seven Pounds (2008), starring Will Smith, is released in cinemas.
December 20, 2008: Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
December 25, 2008: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) is released in movie theaters.
December 29, 2008: Internet culture: Reddit's /r/fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu (Rage Comics) subreddit is created.
December 31, 2008: 15-year-old Irish girl Amy Fitzpatrick goes missing in Malaga, Spain.
January 1, 2009: The song "Stereo Love" is released by DJ Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina.
January 3, 2009:
• The Bitcoin network is created.
• Israeli ground forces enter Gaza.
January 5, 2009: German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide.
January 9, 2009:
• The movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008) is released in cinemas.
• Catherine Wayne (Boxxy) creates her YouTube channel.
January 10, 2009: Catherine Wayne (Boxxy) uploads her viral YouTube video "FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY".

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on December 12, 2008

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 12, 2008:

True Blood

Sons of Anarchy

The Inbetweeners

Real Housewives of New York City

Breaking Bad

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

The Big Bang Theory

Gossip Girl

Mad Men

Skins

Friday Night Lights

Dexter

Kids TV shows on December 12, 2008

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

The Suite Life on Deck

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly

WordGirl

Phineas and Ferb

Horrid Henry

Mr. Meaty

Curious George

The Hills

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Popular toys and games in 2008

Toys and games that were popular in 2008:

Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House

WALL-E toys

Digi Makeover

FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony

Kid-Tough Digital Camera

Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen

Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher

Pirates of the Caribbean ship

Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory

Gross Out Doodle Monster

Floam

Moon Sand

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2008.

Left 4 Dead

Call of Duty: World at War

Mirror's Edge

Gears of War 2

Fallout 3

Fable II

Dead Space

Saints Row 2

FIFA 09

Spore

Battlefield: Bad Company

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Were you born on December 12, 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 December 12, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 12.

Frank Sinatra

Singer Deceased
Born on December 12, 1915
He was not alive on this date.

Bob Barker

Game show host Deceased
Born on December 12, 1923
He turned 85 on this day in 2008.

Jennifer Connelly

Actress
Born on December 12, 1970
She turned 38 on this day in 2008.

Kimberly Loaiza

Mexican singer
Born on December 12, 1997
She turned 11 on this day in 2008.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 12, 2008.

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 12, 2008 was most likely conceived around March 21, 2008.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 12, 2008 is close to September 4, 2009.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 12, 2008:

5,853 days have passed since this date.
836 weeks have passed.
505,699,200 seconds have passed since December 12, 2008.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 589,982,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 260,940,787,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 84,283,200 times.
You have taken approximately 43,490,131 steps. That's roughly 19,329 miles.
6,068,390 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Top songs

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 12, 2008

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 12, 2008

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 2008

Gran Torino is playing in movie theaters

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested

The body of Casey Anthony's daughter is found

The USA has fallen into a recession

Twilight

Left 4 Dead is released

Fallout 3 is released

Mafia Wars

The birth of Rage Comics

The rise of Facebook

The fall of MySpace

The Rickroll

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

2008 in music

World economic crisis

The highest paid celebrities in 2008

Who were the best NBA players in 2008?

Time Person of the Year 2008

Megan Fox

Best soccer players in the world

2008 in movies

DVD sales are plummeting

Slumdog Millionaire

Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores

HD TV becomes the norm

Mobile Internet begins to take off

Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

Bebo

Music stores are going out of business

Scene kids