Friday August 29, 2008: on this day

August 29, 2008 was the 242nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 29, 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 29, 2008, who was born and died on August 29, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disturbia by Rihanna), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), 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 29th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 29, 2008?


August 29, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2008 can also be written as 8/29/2008 in the US and as 29/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 29, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 2008:

  • At the alaska state fair, the us mint officially launched the 2008 alaska state quarter-dollar coin.
  • Senator john mccain announced alaska governor sarah palin, his vice presidential running-mate, in dayton, ohio.
  • Protestors from the people's alliance for democracy, seeking to overthrow the government of thailand, force the closing of phuket airport, krabi airport, and hat yai airport.
  • Hurricane gustav is a hurricane-force storm on its way to the cayman islands and cuba, as well as the gulf of mexico.
  • After russia's recognition of south ossetia, abkhazia, and south ossetia, georgia severed diplomatic ties to russia.
  • Alitalia, an italian airline, files for bankruptcy protection.
  • Radovan karadzic, former leader of bosnian serbs, refuses to plead guilty to genocide and other crimes against humanity charges at the international criminal tribunal for yugoslavia (hague).
  • John mccain chooses alaska governor sarah palin to be his vice-presidential running partner for the republican nomination for u.s. presidential election.
  • This week, at least 11 people are killed and five others are missing due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in ha giang province, northern vietnam.
  • E.on, the energy company, has cut 1,800 jobs and closed two-thirds its german domestic service centers.

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August 29, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 29, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $172.96
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.71

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.77 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0635 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1011 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8352 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 159.61 JPY

August 29, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Tubize - Club Brugge : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - FC Koln : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Augsburg : 2 - 0
  • Ingolstadt - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 3
  • Mainz - Osnabruck : 4 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Vannes : 4 - 0
  • Amiens - Reims : 2 - 0
  • Angers - Brest : 1 - 2
  • Boulogne - Dijon : 3 - 0
  • Guingamp - Sedan : 1 - 1
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August 29, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 29, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 07:20 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 29, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson

    American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

  • Lea Michele
    Lea Michele

    Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino

    Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

  • William Levy
    William Levy

    William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

  • Temple Grandin
    Temple Grandin

    American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould

    American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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August 29, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 28 days old,

or 812 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5690 days old,

if you were born on August 29, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2008?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2008.

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August 29, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 2008:

  • Geoffrey Perkins

    English actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1953).

  • Michael Schoenberg

    American geophysicist and theorist (b. 1939).

  • Zacarías Fiorio
  • Heinz Wewers
  • Jolly Land

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn

    Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

  • Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen

    American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

  • Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers

    Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

  • Stringer Davis
    Stringer Davis

    Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79.

  • Lale Andersen
    Lale Andersen

    German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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August 29, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 29, 2008:

  • The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
  • Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
  • Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
  • 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 2008:

  • International Day against Nuclear Tests
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August 29, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 29, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 29, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 29, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 29, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take A Bow
  2. - Heaven Sent
  3. - A Milli
  4. - Need U Bad
  5. - Put On

August 29, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 29, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 29, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 29, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 29, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Kevin Smith

Starring: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Gerry Bednob

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

Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino, 50 Cent

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 29, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 29, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 29, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

Fleeced

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The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestsellers have all gone missing!

The 19Th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19Th Wife

By:

It's 1875 and Ann Eliza Young is now separated from Brigham Young, her powerful husband and prophet, who was also the leader of Mormon Church.

Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons

Off Season

By:

Anne Rivers Siddons, a bestselling novelist, has written a new novel about love and loss. They were Cam and Lilly for as long as she can recall. They were happily married, completely.

Traffic by Tom Vanderbilt

Traffic

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A New York Times Notable BookOne the Best Books of The YearThe Washington Post * The Cleveland Plain-Dealer* Rocky Mountain NewsThis is a brilliant, engaging, and eye-opening investigation.

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

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

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#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.

August 29, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 29, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Commanders: Attack of the Genos

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Sierra Online

Beyond Protocol

Beyond Protocol

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORTS

Publisher: Dark Sky Entertainment

Avalon Code

Avalon Code

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing game

Crash Commando

Crash Commando

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 29, 2008?

On August 29, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2008?

On August 29, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 29, 2008?

On August 29, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 29th?

August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.

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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.

Discover how August 2008 calendar looked like.

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