Sunday August 24, 2008: on this day

August 24, 2008 was the 237th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 2008, who was born and died on August 24, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disturbia by Rihanna), movies (e.g. The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 2008?


August 24, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2008 can also be written as 8/24/2008 in the US and as 24/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 24, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2008:

  • Ten people, including four americans on humanitarian missions, were killed when an aircraft crashed in guatemala.
  • At least 21 people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a baghdad feast in abu ghraib.
  • A small plane crashes eastwards of guatemala city killing ten people and injuring four others.
  • Iran aseman airlines flight 6895 is a boeing 737 that crashes in bishkek (kyrgyzstan) shortly after takeoff. it killed 71 people.
  • 2008 south ossetia war
  • A train carrying oil products is caught on fire when it hits a landmine. the explosion was blamed by russia, according to a spokesperson for georgia's interior ministry.
  • The uss mcfaul, a destroyer of the united states navy, arrives at batumi, black sea, to provide aid for georgia.
  • The united states warns georgia that russia may establish permanent facilities there.
  • 2008 summer olympics
  • Samuel wanjiru from kenya won the gold medal for the men's marathon at 2008 summer olympics. this set a new olympic record at 2:06:32.
  • At the 2008 summer olympics, the united states won the gold medal in men’s basketball.
  • After 16 days, the summer olympics ends with the closing ceremony.
  • 2008 south ossetia war :: an oil product train crashes into a landmine, setting it ablaze. the explosion was blamed by russia, according to a georgian interior ministry spokesperson. (cnn) the us navy destroyer uss mcfaul arrives at batumi, black sea port, to deliver aid to georgia. (bloomberg).the united states warns russia that it is building permanent facilities in georgia.
  • 2008 summer olympics: samuel wanjiru from kenya wins the gold medal for the men's race at the 2008 summer olympics. he set a new olympic record with 2:06:32. (ap via yahoo! news: the united states won the gold medal in men's hockey at the 2008 summer olympics. the closing ceremony of the summer olympics takes place after 16 days.
  • In a dispute over land expropriation, protestors in west bengal, india, "lay siege to" the tata nano factory.
  • Sixty-five passengers are killed when iran aseman airlines flight 6895 crashes during an emergency landing at manas international airport in bishkek, kyrgyzstan.
  • A cessna 208 caravan crashes in cabañas, zacapa, guatemala, killing 11 people.

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August 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Genk : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
  • FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Ahlen : 3 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Aachen : 1 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Mainz : 1 - 2
  • Oberhausen - Ingolstadt : 2 - 1
  • Wehen - Duisburg : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Nice : 0 - 1
  • Bordeaux - Nantes : 2 - 0
  • Rennes - Lille : 2 - 1
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August 24, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

29%

The moon phase on August 24, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 04:12 pm.

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

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Who was born on August 24, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 4 days old,

or 813 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5695 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2008?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2008.

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August 24, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2008:

  • Oscar Botto
  • Josef Marx
  • Tad Mosel
  • Ettore Tibaldi
  • José Vicente Grecco

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 2008:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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. - Disturbia youtube
  2. - Forever
  3. - I Kissed A Girl
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Paper Planes

August 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 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. - A Milli
  2. - Heaven Sent
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Need U Bad

August 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

August 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 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. - Te Quiero
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  4. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  5. - Pose

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August 24, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wrestler

The Wrestler

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis

Country: United States of America

The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce

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

RocknRolla

RocknRolla

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Idris Elba, Thandie Newton

Country: United States of America

Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ed Harris

Starring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons

Country: United States of America

August 24, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

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

August 24, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dark Side by Jane Mayer

The Dark Side

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National Bestseller in The New York Times 10 Best Books Of The Year. With a New AfterwordNational Book Critics Circle Award Finalist Best Book of the year: Salon, Slate

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

By:

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

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

The Last Patriot by Brad Thor

The Last Patriot

By:

Brad Thor, master of suspense author and #1 New York Times bestseller is back with his highest voltage thriller to date. This time, a Navy SEAL becomes covert Homeland Security agent Scot Harvath

Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

By:

Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.

August 24, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AssaultCube

AssaultCube

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, GNU/Linux

Genre: First-person shooter

Babysitting Mania

Babysitting Mania

Platform: Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: iWin, Majesco Entertainment

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Corpse Craft: Incident at Weardd Academy

Corpse Craft: Incident at Weardd Academy

Platform: Adobe Flash, iOS

Genre: Real-time strategy, Puzzle

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

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Who was the US President on August 24, 2008?

On August 24, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2008?

On August 24, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 2008?

On August 24, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

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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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