Little Miss Sunshine was in the pictures earning a raft of Oscar nominations.
And Derry City FC were taking on PSG in the first round of the UEFA Cup attempting to qualify for the group stages.
The ‘Journal’ photographers were out and about capturing photographs of readers enjoying parties and birthday celebrations.
Take a trip down memory lane with this gallery of brilliant snaps.
5. Birthday Boy Damien with Cousins Claire and Emma enjoying the 13th Birthday Party. 7433/dd
Birthday Boy Damien with Cousins Claire and Emma enjoying the 13th Birthday Party. 7433/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
6. Gavin pictured with Granny Angela enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0120/dd
Gavin pictured with Granny Angela enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0120/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
7. Birthday Boy Gavin with friends Sean, Paul, Sean and Mark enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0165/dd
Birthday Boy Gavin with friends Sean, Paul, Sean and Mark enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0165/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
8. Birthday Boy Gavin Doherty enjoying his 18th with Barry, Justin, and Kevin at the party in the Dungloe. 0174/dd
Birthday Boy Gavin Doherty enjoying his 18th with Barry, Justin, and Kevin at the party in the Dungloe. 0174/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive