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.
81. Liz pictured with from left Kathleen, Kevin and Brian.
Liz pictured with from left Kathleen, Kevin and Brian. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
82. Pete pictured celebrating his birthday with all his friends.
Pete pictured celebrating his birthday with all his friends. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
83. Liz pictured celebrating her birthday with her friend Ursula.
Liz pictured celebrating her birthday with her friend Ursula. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
84. Annette pictured with daughter Stephanie.
Annette pictured with daughter Stephanie. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive