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.
21. Nicole pictured celebrating her birthday with all her family.
Nicole pictured celebrating her birthday with all her family. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
22. Angela pictured with her friend Kerry.
Angela pictured with her friend Kerry. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
23. Catherine pictured with Chris and Helen.
Catherine pictured with Chris and Helen. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive
24. Pete Ramsey pictured celebrating his 18th birthday.
Pete Ramsey pictured celebrating his 18th birthday. : . Photo: Derry Journal archive