Friday August 15, 2008: on this day

August 15, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2008 can also be written as 8/15/2008 in the US and as 15/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 2008:

• The us and poland have signed a deal to share a part of their new missile defense shield. the us will place ten interceptor missiles on a base along the baltic coast and strengthen polish air defenses.
• Ets europe, a part of the american-owned educational testing service is fired by the british government. it was fired for its failures in manipulating key stage education exams. ets agrees that it will repay around ps35 million (usd70 millions).
• Russia threatens poland to impose military consequences on poland for allowing the united states of america missile defense systems within its borders.
• 2008 south ossetia war:
• Russian soldiers continue to hold georgian towns.
• Russian soldiers continue to hold georgian towns. (the independent). the georgian police evacuated gori and other villages shortly after south ossetia hostilities ended. ap reports that the peace was reached. "the russian troops had stopped looting and restored order," while journalists interviewed locals said that russians were 'behaving well".
• Russia requests adequate coverage of the conflict by the western media. a high-ranking russian official calls the manner the fox anchor treated his guest during a fox news breaking story a 'total shamelessness. the journalist interrupts the story about an ossetian american girl and her aunt, accusing micheil sakashvili war crimes. he announces a commercial break before the refugees can continue.
• Sky news believes that ossetian militiamen or russian soldiers attacked turkish journalists at the border to south ossetia.
• 2008 summer olympics
• The sixth gold medal won by michael phelps from the united states in beijing olympics' men's 200m individual medley set a new world record.
• Ryan lochte and rebecca soni, both united states swimmers, win gold medals. they also set swimming world records in women's 200m breaststroke and men’s 200m backstroke.
• Former maoist rebel prachanda is elected by the nepalese constituent assembly as the first prime minister of nepal.
• Fernando lugo, a leftist catholic bishop, is elected president of paraguay. this marks the end of 60 years of one-party rule.
• A chadian court sentenced former president hissene habre to death in abstention for a military attack on the capital.
• Russia will contribute 'at most' 10 billion roubles (approx. south ossetia will receive eur270 million (us$420 million) in aid to rebuild tskhinvali, which was 'leveled" during the georgian lasting artillery bombardment' of august 7th and 8.
• The u.s. secretary of state flew to tbilisi to meet with officials and try to end the conflict between georgia and russia.
• Many western media portray the outcome of the conflict as a victory for russia in both politics and war.
• 2008 summer olympics: michael phelps, usa, wins sixth gold medal at beijing olympics in men's 200m individual medley. this is a new world record. (the times).american swimmers rebecca soni, ryan lochte won gold medals and set new swimming world records in women's 200m breaststroke and men’s 200m backstroke.
• Five people were arrested in beijing for displaying a banner calling for tibet's freedom on beijing's central tv tower.

August 15, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

August 15, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $179.04
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.07

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2008:

• 1 USD = 110.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.059 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0959 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.87 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.28 JPY

August 15, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Wehen : 2 - 1
• Mainz - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 3
• St Pauli - Osnabruck : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Dijon : 1 - 1
• Angers - Sedan : 3 - 0
• Clermont - Nimes : 2 - 0
• Guingamp - Reims : 0 - 2
• Lens - Chateauroux : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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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 15, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 05:42 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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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You are 15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 3 days old,

or 822 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5755 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2008?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2008.

Famous people died on August 15, 2008:

• Leroy Sievers

  Leroy Sievers was a journalist known for his work at NPR and ABC News, particularly for his coverage of the Iraq War.

• Vic Toweel

  South african-australian boxer (b. 1929).

• Jerry Wexler

  Music producer (aretha frank / bob dylan).

• James Orthwein

  American businessman (born in 1924).

• Emilio Gagliardo
• Carlos Meglia
• Héléna Bossis

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Rahi Masoom Reza

  Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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Holidays on August 15, 2008:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Chris Brown - Forever
3. Rihanna - Disturbia
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
5. Chris Brown - Take You Down

August 15, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
4. Daddy Yankee - Pose
5. Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy