Wednesday August 06, 2008: on this day
About August 6th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, a military junta, organizes a coup d’etat in Mauritania to overthrow Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi.
- Day of the week: August 6th, 2008 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Geri Halliwell, Lucille Ball
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Taken directed by Pierre Morel
More about August 6th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on August 6th, 2008.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 2008?
- August 06, 2008: What happened on that day?
- August 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 2008?
- How old is someone born on August 06, 2008?
- August 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 2008?
What day of the week was August 06, 2008?
August 06, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 2008 can also be written as 8/6/2008 in the US and as 6/8/2008 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 06, 2008:
- Mohamed ould abdel aziz, a military junta, organizes a coup d’etat in mauritania to overthrow sidi ould cheikh abdallahi.
- In a military coup d’etat, president sidi ould cheikh abdallahi is deposed.
- After a sikorsky s-61 helicopter crash in northern california, at least nine firefighters are believed to be missing.
- Unicef releases
- Oil supplies to one of the largest pipelines in the world are halted by an explosion at the baku-tbilisi/ceyhan pipeline.
- Salim hamdan (the former driver of osama bin laden) was convicted of supporting terrorist acts in the united states. this is the first military war crimes trial for a terror suspect after the september 11 attacks.
- Ten people were killed when a royal thai air force uh-1h helicopter crashed in thailand.
- Two days before the opening ceremony, competitions begin at the beijing olympic games with the women's football tournament.
- According to the fbi of the united states, bruce ivins is credited with creating anthrax scares in 2001 that left five people dead and 17 others seriously ill.
- Unicef has released the state of asia-pacific children 2008 unicef releases the state of asia-pacific's children 2008 report. it recommends that the focus be on india and china, where there are 2.4 million child deaths each year.
- A military coup d’etat takes place in mauritania, with the army led by mohamed ould abdel aziz seizing the president sidi ould cheikh abdallahi and yahya ould ahmad el waghef, prime minister, and interior minister.
- Anwar ibrahim, the leader of the opposition in malaysia, is being charged with sodomy. he claims it is politically motivated.
- A military junta led by mohamed ould abdel aziz stages a coup d'état in mauritania, overthrowing president sidi ould cheikh abdallahi.
August 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 06, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 06, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $159.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.73
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.17
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.45
Exchange Rates on August 06, 2008:
- 1 USD = 109.59 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0478 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0592 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8483 CNY
- 1 EUR = 168.92 JPY
August 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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August 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 2008 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 10:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.
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Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
- Geri Halliwell
British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
- Lucille Ball
American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
- Robert Mitchum
American actor, writer, composer, and singer.
- Charlotte McKinney
Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
- Sara Khan
Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
- Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
- Barbara Windsor
British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
- Ever Carradine
She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
- Charley Chase
American porn actress.
- Dorian Harewood
American actor, tv and film.
How old is someone born on August 06, 2008?
Someone born on August 06, 2008 is:
15 years 9 months old,
or 189 months and 29 days old,
or 825 weeks and 6 days old,
or 5781 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2008?
There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2008.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 2008:
- Angelos Kitsos
Greek script writer and lawyer (born 1934).
- Attilio Corsini
- Renzo De Alexandris
- Affonso Felippe Gregory
- Jud Taylor
- Jennifer Hilary
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
- Rick James
American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
- Domenico Modugno
Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
- Dorothy Tutin
British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
- Cedric Hardwicke
English-american actor and director (d. 64).
- Warner Oland
Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
- Nancy Carroll
Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 2008:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 06, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
- Chris Brown - Take You Down
August 06, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 06, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
- Daddy Yankee - Pose
August 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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:
August 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 06, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 06, 2008?
On August 06, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2008?
On August 06, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 2008?
On August 06, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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.