Tuesday August 19, 2008: on this day

August 19, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2008 can also be written as 8/19/2008 in the US and as 19/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on August 19, 2008:

• Frank bainimarama, fiji's leader, boycotts the 39th annual pacific islands leaders forum in niue.
• In a massive fire, egypt's upper house of parliament was destroyed.
• North korea declares sweden an enemy and a united states puppet.
• At least 43 people were killed and 38 injured by a bomb that was planted at a paramilitary training academy for police officers in issers, 60 kilometers east of algiers.
• 2008 south ossetia war:
• Russian and georgian forces swap prisoners of war
• According to eyewitness accounts, russia starts to withdraw troops in georgia.
• On sunday, a united nations convoy entered gori and found evidence of looting. ampquotwhile the buildings did not appear to be very damaged, there are clear signs of massive looting of both shops and private accommodations,ampquot the office of the un high commissioner for refugees says.
• Nato severs ties with russia (bbc news, (delfi). nato claims that russia is not honouring cease-fire terms.
• Ten french soldiers were killed in fighting between french and taliban forces 50 km east of kabul.
• Russia temporarily closes its borders to georgia and azerbaijan in an effort to stop terrorist groups crossing into russia.
• Alexander stubb, who is currently the chairman of the organization for security and cooperation in europe, stated that russia has agreed for a more robust monitoring mission for georgia’s south ossetia disputed region.

August 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 19, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.54
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.63

Exchange Rates on August 19, 2008:

• 1 USD = 109.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0606 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0914 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8599 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.09 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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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 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 2008

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Famous people born on August 19, 2008:

• Aliza Halm

  Family member.

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

• Bill Clinton

  American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

• Matthew Perry

  Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

• Nandana Sen

  Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

• John Stamos

  John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

• Valérie Kaprisky

  French actress.

• Jill St. John

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• Kyra Sedgwick

  Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

• Maria de Medeiros

  Portuguese actress and director.

• Peter Gallagher

  Armonk, new york -- actor.

• Fred Thompson

  He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 19th

You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 30 days old,

or 817 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5721 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 2008?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 19, 2008.

Famous people died on August 19, 2008:

• Leroi Moore

  Renowned saxophonist of the Dave Matthews Band.

• Kito Mwanawasa

  Kito Mwanawasa was the third President of Zambia, serving from 2002 until his death in 2008.

• Makira Mwanawasa

  Former President of Zambia from 2002 to 2008.

• Lennex Mwanawasa

  Lennex Mwanawasa was the third President of Zambia, serving from 2002 until his death in 2008.

• Simaya Mwanawasa

  Simaya Mwanawasa was the former First Lady of Zambia, serving from 2002 until her husband's death in 2008.

• Levy Mwanawasa

  Third president of zambia: zambian politician and lawyer (d. 2008).

• Karmon Mwanawasa

  Karmon Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the third President of Zambia from 2002 until his death in 2008.

• Alessandro Boris Amisich
• Julius Carry
• Mina Mezzadri
• Giorgio Oppo
• Giuliana Donati Petténi
• Marguerite Empey
• Habib Miyan

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

• Groucho Marx

  Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

• Jessie Matthews

  Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

• Alastair Sim

  Scottish actor on film and stage.

• Hermione Baddeley

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

• Utpal Dutt

  Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

• Linus Pauling

  American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

• Fredrico García Lorca

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

• Romyn Fisher

  Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

Holidays on August 19, 2008:

• Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
• RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
• Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
• National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
• National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 2008:

• World Humanitarian Day

August 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Disturbia
2. Chris Brown - Forever
3. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

August 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 2008 was A Milli by Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Lil Wayne - A Milli
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

August 19, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
4. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
5. Daddy Yankee - Pose