Saturday August 08, 2015: on this day

About August 8th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Afghanistan (2001-present). One NATO soldier was killed in an overnight attack on Camp Integrity, Kabul. Eight support staff were also killed. Two Taliban insurgents were also hurt in the attack. (Reuters via Yahoo News),
  • Day of the week: August 8th, 2015 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Faye Wong, Peyton List
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Cheerleader by OMI
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about August 8th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on August 8th, 2015.

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What day of the week was August 08, 2015?


August 08, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2015 can also be written as 8/8/2015 in the US and as 8/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

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August 08, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 2015:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present). one nato soldier was killed in an overnight attack on camp integrity, kabul. eight support staff were also killed. two taliban insurgents were also hurt in the attack. (reuters via yahoo news),
  • British sas forces successfully rescue hostages in central mali after gunmen attacked a hotel that had at least seven victims.
  • Civil war in central african republic: a rwandan soldier with minusca engages in a shooting spree at bangui, killing four un peacekeepers and injuring eight more before turning the gun on his own.
  • An rwandan soldier with minusca is killed by four un peacekeepers in bangui and injured eight more before turning the gun on him.
  • 2015 pacific typhoon season: typhoon soudelor strikes taiwan, killing at least four people and leaving 64 others missing. (cna via focus taiwan), ap via the new york times. typhoon soudelor hits mainland china in fujian province. 250,000 people have been evacuated from zhejiang and that province.
  • Typhoon soudelor strikes taiwan, killing at least four people and leaving 64 others missing. (cna via focus taiwan),
  • Typhoon soudelor hits mainland china's fujian province. 250,000 people have been evacuated from the province and zhejiang.
  • After six children and two adults were found dead in the vicinity of houston, texas, a man was taken into custody by harris county.
  • After a 3-1 win in the 2015 ashes series, england wins the ashes. australian captain michael clarke announces he is retiring.
  • Australia's rugby union team wins the 2015 rugby championship, beating new zealand all blacks 27-19.
  • Eight people are killed in a shooting in harris county, texas.

August 08, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.3474 AUD
  • 1 USD = 0.9825 CHF
  • 1 USD = 16.145 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 136.23 JPY
  • 1 GBP = 2.0884 AUD

August 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Kortrijk - Lokeren : 0 - 0
  • Mechelen - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 1
  • St Truiden - Oostende : 1 - 1
  • Westerlo - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lens - Red Star : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 1
  • Marseille - Caen : 0 - 1
  • Montpellier - Angers : 0 - 2
  • Nantes - Guingamp : 1 - 0
  • Nice - Monaco : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Reading : 2 - 1
  • Blackburn - Wolves : 1 - 2
  • Bolton - Derby : 0 - 0
  • Brentford - Ipswich : 2 - 2
  • Cardiff - Fulham : 1 - 1

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August 08, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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August 08, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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21%

The moon phase on August 08, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 2015 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 08, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Who was born on August 08, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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How old is someone born on August 08, 2015?


Someone born on August 08, 2015 is:

8 years 9 months old,

or 105 months and 11 days old,

or 458 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3207 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2015?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2015.

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August 08, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 2015:

  • Abner Shimony

    Abner Shimony was a prominent physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics.

  • Sean Price

    American producer and rapper (bootcamp clik and heltah sketah).

  • Gus Mortson

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2015).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 2015:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheerleader
  2. - Can't Feel My Face
  3. - Watch Me
  4. - Bad Blood
  5. - See You Again

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Feel My Face
  2. - Watch Me
  3. - See You Again
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - My Way

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Te Metiste
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - La Gozadera
  5. - Ginza

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August 08, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

August 08, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Island

Release year: 2015

Directed by: A2ZCDS

Documentary Now!

Documentary Now!

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

August 08, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The Wright Brothers

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The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize--the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly--Wilbur and Orville Wright.On

A Full Life by Jimmy Carter

A Full Life

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"A warm, detailed memoir." --Los Angeles Times Jimmy Carter (thirty-ninth President and Nobel Peace Prize winner), international humanitarian, fisherman and international humanitarian) reflects with pride, humor and gratitude on his happy and fulfilling life.

Nemesis by Catherine Coulter

Nemesis

By:

Next high-octane thriller from the FBI series featuring Dillon Savich & Lacey Sherlock, by Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

Speaking In Bones by Kathy Reichs

Speaking In Bones

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKathy Reichs, author and illustrator of the acclaimed Temperance Brennan series, is the best-known expert on suspense.

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal

By:

The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review and Chicago Tribune named it a Best Book for the Year. Now in paperback, with a new reading guide,Medicine has won the battle against all odds, making the risks of injury …

August 08, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hatred

Hatred

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Destructive Creations

Jolly Jam

Jolly Jam

Platform: iOS, Android, Facebook

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Stars

Battlefield Hardline

Battlefield Hardline

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Cube Life: Island Survival

Cube Life: Island Survival

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: JP Teyon

Chroma Squad

Chroma Squad

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Behold Studios

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Who was the US President on August 08, 2015?

On August 08, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2015?

On August 08, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2015?

On August 08, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for August 2015?

August 2015 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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