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August 20, 1908 was the 233rd day of the year 1908, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 20, 1908 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 20, 1908, who was born and died on August 20, 1908, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1908, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I promessi sposi, directed by Mario Morais), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1908?
- August 20, 1908: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1908?
- August 20, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1908?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1908?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1908?
What day of the week was August 20, 1908?
August 20, 1908 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1908 can also be written as 8/20/1908 in the US and as 20/8/1908 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1908: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1908:
- Congo free state becomes the belgian congo.
August 20, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1908 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1908 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 1908 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 20, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 03:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1908.
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Who was born on August 20, 1908?
Famous people born on August 20, 1908:
- Beattie Feathers
Beattie Feathers was a standout football player known for being the first player in the NFL to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season.
- Kingsley Davis
American sociologist known for his work on population studies.
- Al López
American baseball manager and player (d. 2005).
- Jeanne Stern
Writer.
- John Reginald Bevins
Politician.
- Gaston Le Morvan
France sport champion.
- Alfonso Lopez
Baseball player (american league manager for the year 1959).
- Mario Ricciardi
- Anatolij Vlasov
- Giuseppe Bolognesi
- Werner Rothmaler
- Alfonso Ramon «Al» AlLopez
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
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Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 115 years 8 months old,
or 1388 months and 4 days old,
or 6035 weeks and 6 days old,
or 42251 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 1908.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1908?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1908?
You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on August 20, 1908.
August 20, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1908:
- Louis Varney
Composer dies at 64.
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1908:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1908 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
I promessi sposi
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Mario Morais
Starring: Gustav Lund, Robert Storm Petersen
Country: United States of America
Los carreros
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Eugene Py
Starring: Vladimir Davydov, V. Garlin, A. Novinskij
Country: United States of America
Hamlet
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Mario Caserini
Starring: Fernanda Negri Pouget
Country: United States of America
His First Job
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Lost and Found
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Philip Hunt
Who was the US President on August 20, 1908?
On August 20, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1908?
On August 20, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1908?
On August 20, 1908 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
What happened in 1908?
1908 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Russia takes part of Poland
- 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square
- Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa
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What was the calendar for August 1908?
August 1908 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.
