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.
9. Birthday Boy GavinDoherty John,Paddy, Sean and Jason enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0170/dd
Birthday Boy GavinDoherty John,Paddy, Sean and Jason enjoying the party in the Dungloe. 0170/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
10. Birthday Boy Gavin Doherty with Dee, Gerrard, Paddyand Sean, having a good timwe at the party in the Dungloe. 0171/dd
Birthday Boy Gavin Doherty with Dee, Gerrard, Paddyand Sean, having a good timwe at the party in the Dungloe. 0171/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
11. Damien McFadden with Godmother Patricia at the party. 7431/dd
Damien McFadden with Godmother Patricia at the party. 7431/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
12. Having a good time at the party are Adrian, Sean, Joseph and Eddie. 7430/dd
Having a good time at the party are Adrian, Sean, Joseph and Eddie. 7430/dd : . Photo: Derry Journal archive