Friday August 15, 2008: on this day

August 15, 2008 was the 228th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 15, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 2008, who was born and died on August 15, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan), TV series (e.g. Destroyed In Seconds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2008?


August 15, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2008 can also be written as 8/15/2008 in the US and as 15/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 15, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2008:

  • The us and poland have signed a deal to share a part of their new missile defense shield. the us will place ten interceptor missiles on a base along the baltic coast and strengthen polish air defenses.
  • Ets europe, a part of the american-owned educational testing service is fired by the british government. it was fired for its failures in manipulating key stage education exams. ets agrees that it will repay around ps35 million (usd70 millions).
  • Russia threatens poland to impose military consequences on poland for allowing the united states of america missile defense systems within its borders.
  • 2008 south ossetia war:
  • Russian soldiers continue to hold georgian towns.
  • Russian soldiers continue to hold georgian towns. (the independent). the georgian police evacuated gori and other villages shortly after south ossetia hostilities ended. ap reports that the peace was reached. "the russian troops had stopped looting and restored order," while journalists interviewed locals said that russians were 'behaving well".
  • Russia requests adequate coverage of the conflict by the western media. a high-ranking russian official calls the manner the fox anchor treated his guest during a fox news breaking story a 'total shamelessness. the journalist interrupts the story about an ossetian american girl and her aunt, accusing micheil sakashvili war crimes. he announces a commercial break before the refugees can continue.
  • Sky news believes that ossetian militiamen or russian soldiers attacked turkish journalists at the border to south ossetia.
  • 2008 summer olympics
  • The sixth gold medal won by michael phelps from the united states in beijing olympics' men's 200m individual medley set a new world record.
  • Ryan lochte and rebecca soni, both united states swimmers, win gold medals. they also set swimming world records in women's 200m breaststroke and men’s 200m backstroke.
  • Former maoist rebel prachanda is elected by the nepalese constituent assembly as the first prime minister of nepal.
  • Fernando lugo, a leftist catholic bishop, is elected president of paraguay. this marks the end of 60 years of one-party rule.
  • A chadian court sentenced former president hissene habre to death in abstention for a military attack on the capital.
  • Russia will contribute 'at most' 10 billion roubles (approx. south ossetia will receive eur270 million (us$420 million) in aid to rebuild tskhinvali, which was 'leveled" during the georgian lasting artillery bombardment' of august 7th and 8.
  • The u.s. secretary of state flew to tbilisi to meet with officials and try to end the conflict between georgia and russia.
  • Many western media portray the outcome of the conflict as a victory for russia in both politics and war.
  • 2008 summer olympics: michael phelps, usa, wins sixth gold medal at beijing olympics in men's 200m individual medley. this is a new world record. (the times).american swimmers rebecca soni, ryan lochte won gold medals and set new swimming world records in women's 200m breaststroke and men’s 200m backstroke.
  • Five people were arrested in beijing for displaying a banner calling for tibet's freedom on beijing's central tv tower.

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August 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.09
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $179.04
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.66
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.07

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 110.49 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.059 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0959 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.87 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.28 JPY

August 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Wehen : 2 - 1
  • Mainz - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 3
  • St Pauli - Osnabruck : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Dijon : 1 - 1
  • Angers - Sedan : 3 - 0
  • Clermont - Nimes : 2 - 0
  • Guingamp - Reims : 0 - 2
  • Lens - Chateauroux : 1 - 0
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August 15, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Who was born on August 15, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 14 days old,

or 815 weeks

or 5705 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2008?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2008.

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August 15, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2008:

  • Leroy Sievers

    Leroy Sievers was a journalist known for his work at NPR and ABC News, particularly for his coverage of the Iraq War.

  • Vic Toweel

    South african-australian boxer (b. 1929).

  • Jerry Wexler

    Music producer (aretha frank / bob dylan).

  • James Orthwein

    American businessman (born in 1924).

  • Emilio Gagliardo
  • Carlos Meglia
  • Héléna Bossis

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

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August 15, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2008:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Forever
  3. - Disturbia youtube
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Viva La Vida youtube

August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Take You Down

August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  4. - Pose
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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August 15, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan

Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

August 15, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

August 15, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva

Moscow Rules

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The new Gabriel Allon novel is from The Dallas Morning News, the "gold standard" in thriller writing. Daniel Silva is a bestselling author of ten novels.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

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Many professors give talks entitled "The Last Lecture". Professors are asked about their death and what is most important to them.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

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The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

Sail by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

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THE SIZZLING #1 Best Seller #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune#1 Washington Post#1 Wall Street Journal#1 USA Today#1 NewsdayAmerica's #1 bestselling thriller author, James Patterson tells his most thrilling, dramatic tale yet.

When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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This remarkable book demonstrates David Sedaris's ability "to transform the mortifications of everyday life into wildly entertaining artwork," (The Christian Science Monitor). It is wilder, more entertaining than ever. Try

August 15, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bananagrams

Bananagrams

Platform: Flash

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Captain Rainbow

Captain Rainbow

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Play THQ

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2008?

On August 15, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2008?

On August 15, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2008?

On August 15, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for August 2008?

August 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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