Thursday August 14, 2008: on this day

August 14, 2008 was the 227th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 2008, who was born and died on August 14, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan), TV series (e.g. Destroyed In Seconds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 2008?


August 14, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2008 can also be written as 8/14/2008 in the US and as 14/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 14, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 2008:

  • Donald tusk is the prime minister of poland and announces that the united states has reached an agreement with poland to base missile defense in poland.
  • In july 2008, the consumer price index in the united states rose by.8 percent. this gives rise to an annual inflation rate at 5.6 percent. it is the highest level in 17 years.
  • 2008 south ossetia war:
  • Russia promises to support any decision that the people of south ossetia and abkhazia make in a referendum about the future of their land.
  • Analysts see the conflict as a gamble by georgia to prove its western allies' strength in the face russia's refusal to accept the west's intrusion on its territory.
  • Amnesty international, a worldwide human rights movement, reported that the georgian army's assault on tskhinvali resulted in '14 hours' of bombardment of the city. amnesty international continues to gather information about the civilian casualties and bombings of civilian targets that resulted in the deaths of civilians.
  • Russian forces claim they will soon be returning control to the important town of gori, georgia. according to russian news agencies, 'for two more days russian troops will remain in the region to... transfer control functions to georgian law enforcement bodies. after which they will depart.ampquot major-general vyacheslav borismov.
  • Av and mt were able to go to kung fu panday bbs with their respective instructors.
  • 2008 summer olympics
  • China's liu zige sets a new world record in the 200-meters-butterfly gold women's race at beijing olympics 2008. it took her two minutes and forty-eight seconds.
  • Superior court judge jamie s. perri, new jersey, rules that the communications decency act exempts wikimedia foundation of liability in a defamation lawsuit filed by barbara bauer, a literary agent.
  • Russia claims it will support any decision that the people of south ossetia and abkhazia make in a referendum about the future of their land (international herald tribune). analysts see the conflict as a gamble by georgia to test the strength and willingness of its western allies, given russia's refusal to accept the west's intrusion on its territory.
  • According to u.s. officials, russia appeared to be handing over a major georgian city on thursday. senior u.s. general james cartwright claims that 'russian forces seemed to be complying with an internationally-mediated cease-fire'.
  • Lado gurgenidze, georgia's prime minister, claimed that over 100 russian vehicles, including some armoured, were gathered in zugdidi, a major western georgian city. robert gates, us secretary of defense said that the russian army was 'withdrawing its forces back towards abkhazia, and towards south ossetia.' the us warns russia about the long-term consequences
  • Russian forces claim they will soon take back control of gori, a key georgian town. according to russian news agencies, major-general vyacheslav borosov stated that russian troops would remain in the region for another two days to... handover control functions to georgian law enforcement bodies. after which they will depart." (reuters): the armed forces of the russian federation leave and the georgian police return to gori.
  • As the armed forces of the russian federation depart, the georgian police return to gori.
  • 2008 summer olympics: china's liu zige won the 2008 beijing olympics' women’s 200-meters butterfly gold, setting a new world record of 2 minutes and 04.18 seconds. (china daily). the 800-metre freestyle relay was won by the australian team of stephanie rice and bronte barratt as well as kylie palmer, linda mackenzie, and kylie palmer. this beats the world record by six seconds. the united states and china finish second and third, respectively.
  • The 800m freestyle relay was won by the australian team of stephanie rice and bronte barratt along with kylie palmer, linda mackenzie, and kylie palmer. this broke the world record by six seconds. the united states and china finish second and third, respectively.

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August 14, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 14, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $178.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.82
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.01

Exchange Rates on August 14, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 109.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0648 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0942 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.863 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.5 JPY

August 14, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • York - Wrexham : 1 - 0
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August 14, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Who was born on August 14, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 15 days old,

or 815 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5706 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2008?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 2008.

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August 14, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 2008:

  • Glorya Jean

    Renowned jazz singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Priscilla Allen
  • Seiji Aochi
  • Seiji Aochi (青地 清二)
  • Marius Maziers

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 14th

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August 14, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 2008:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 14, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 14, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Take You Down

August 14, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 14, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 14, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan

Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor

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

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

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

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

August 14, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:

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

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

August 14, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sail by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Sail

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THE SIZZLING #1 Best Seller #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune#1 Washington Post#1 Wall Street Journal#1 USA Today#1 NewsdayAmerica's #1 bestselling thriller author, James Patterson tells his most thrilling, dramatic tale yet.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

Tribute by Nora Roberts

Tribute

By:

**This is the Read Pink edition. Penguin Group (USA), launched a new initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2010.

The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry

The Lace Reader

By:

Brunonia Barry's enchanting gothic novel, The Lace Reader is a success in the tradition of The Thirteenth Tale. Time Magazine called it "[a] richly imagined story of passion, suspense and magic."

Havana Nocturne by T. J. English

Havana Nocturne

By:

Cuba represented the greatest hope for American organized crime's future in the post-Prohibition years, according to underworld kingpins Charles Luciano and Meyer Lansky.

August 14, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Beyond Protocol

Beyond Protocol

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORTS

Publisher: Dark Sky Entertainment

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Civilization IV: Colonization

Civilization IV: Colonization

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac)

Belief & Betrayal

Belief & Betrayal

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Graphic adventure game

Publisher: Lighthouse Interactive

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Who was the US President on August 14, 2008?

On August 14, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 2008?

On August 14, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 2008?

On August 14, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

Find out more about August 14th

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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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