Sunday August 31, 2008: on this day

August 31, 2008 was the 244th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 2008, who was born and died on August 31, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2008?


August 31, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 244th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2008 can also be written as 8/31/2008 in the US and as 31/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 31, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2008:

  • Hurricane gustav:
  • Ray nagin, mayor of new orleans, orders mandatory evacuation of the city in advance of gustav.
  • Due to gustav, president george w. bush's and vice president dick cheney have to cancel their visits to the 2008 republican national convention.
  • Flooding in okazaki city, central japan can cause heavy rains that force thousands to flee the city.
  • Magomed yevloyev is a journalist and owner of ingushetiya.ru. he was taken into police custody in ingushetia.
  • Panzhihua's 2008 earthquake killed 32 people and left 467 more injured. more than 250,000 homes were destroyed or damaged.
  • Hurricane gustav: ray nagin, new orleans mayor, orders mandatory evacuation of the city in advance of gustav. (nyt)due to gustav, president george w. bush's and vice president dick cheney have to cancel their visits to the 2008 republican national convention.

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August 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Siena : 1 - 0
  • Cagliari - Lazio : 1 - 4
  • Catania - Genoa : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Reggina : 2 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Juventus : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Charleroi : 2 - 0
  • Roeselare - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hertha : 4 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Hannover : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Munich 1860 : 2 - 1
  • Frankfurt FSV - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
  • Koblenz - Wehen : 0 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Aachen : 2 - 2
  • St Pauli - Oberhausen : 4 - 1
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August 31, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 08:06 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 31, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 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 4 days old,

or 5688 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2008?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2008.

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August 31, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2008:

  • Ike Pappas

    Ike Pappas was an American broadcast journalist known for his work at CBS News.

  • Ken Campbell

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2008).

  • Victor Yates

    New zealand rugby player (born 1939).

  • Manuel Mestre
  • Karl Nicolussi-Leck
  • Ennio Presutti
  • Albert Sing
  • Daniel Chanet

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2008:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2008:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 31, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 31, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

August 31, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader

The Bourne Sanction

By:

Jason Bourne, after so many adrenaline-soaked and risky years, is now content with the quiet life as a linguistics professor. His frustrations are recognized by his academic mentor who asks him for assistance investigating.

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.

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.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

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 …

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!

August 31, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armored Brigade

Armored Brigade

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time tactics

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Platform: Macintosh and Windows

Genre: Adventure Game

Bomberman Online Japan

Bomberman Online Japan

Platform: Windows XP

Genre: Massive Multiplayer Online Game, Party

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Celebrity Sports Showdown

Celebrity Sports Showdown

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Boom Blox

Boom Blox

Platform: Wii, Mobile

Genre: Puzzle, Party game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2008?

On August 31, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2008?

On August 31, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2008?

On August 31, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

Find out more about August 31st

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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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