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June 21, 2008

June 21, 2008, was a Saturday. It was 16 years, 5 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 21, 2008:

  • United States: "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne
  • United Kingdom: "Singin' In The Rain" by Mint Royale

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 21, 2008

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
  • Viva La Vida - Coldplay
  • Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
  • I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
  • Take A Bow - Rihanna
Play the top singles from 2008
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Get Smart

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Get Smart".

Facts

This date occurred 5,998 days ago. Approximately 200 months have passed. It was the 173rd day of 2008, in week 25. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on June 21, 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. 67 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 21, 2008

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is June 21, 2008, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

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 "Singin' In The Rain" by Mint Royale is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Get Smart 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 "Cold Case", "Grey's Anatomy", "Eureka", and "Breaking Bad". 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.

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 "FIFA 08", "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare", "Mass Effect", and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "The Hills", "Curious George", and "Mr. Meaty".

Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, iPod Touch, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, and Digi Makeover.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 21, 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 21, 2008 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 21, 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.
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

    On June 12th, 2008, the stealth video game "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" was released for the PlayStation 3.
  • Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin.

    Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin

    In the middle of June 2008, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney married his longtime girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin at a ceremony in Italy.
  • Tha Carter III.

    Tha Carter III

    In June of 2008, rapper Lil Wayne released his highly-anticipated album "Tha Carter III". The album, which contained singles such as "Lollipop" and "A Milli", debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 charts.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 21, 2008.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 21, 2008
  • 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.
  • 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.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in June 2008

People in June 2008 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from June 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 June 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

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 June 2008.

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
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 2007
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Were you born on June 21, 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 21, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 21.

Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan Prime Minister Deceased
Born on June 21, 1953
She was not alive on this date.

Doug Savant

Doug Savant

Actor
Born on June 21, 1964
He turned 44 on this day in 2008.

Lloyd Avery II

Lloyd Avery II

Actor Deceased
Born on June 21, 1969
He was not alive on this date.

Prince William

Prince William

Duke of Cambridge
Born on June 21, 1982
He turned 26 on this day in 2008.

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden

American whistleblower
Born on June 21, 1983
He turned 25 on this day in 2008.

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

Singer
Born on June 21, 1985
She turned 23 on this day in 2008.

Cheick Tioté

Cheick Tioté

Ivorian footballer Deceased
Born on June 21, 1986
He turned 22 on this day in 2008.

Rebecca Black

Rebecca Black

Singer
Born on June 21, 1997
She turned 11 on this day in 2008.

Julio Foolio

Julio Foolio

Rapper Deceased
Born on June 21, 1998
He turned 10 on this day in 2008.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on June 21, 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 21, 2008 was most likely conceived around September 29, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 21, 2008 is close to March 14, 2009.

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Stats for June 21, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 21, 2008:

  • 5,998 days have passed since this date.
  • 856 weeks have passed.
  • 518,230,800 seconds have passed since June 21, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 604,602,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 267,407,092,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 86,371,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 44,567,849 steps. That's roughly 19,808 miles.
  • 6,218,770 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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