Tuesday August 05, 2008: on this day

August 05, 2008 was the 218th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 2008, who was born and died on August 05, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel), 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 5th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 2008?


August 05, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2008 can also be written as 8/5/2008 in the US and as 5/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 05, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 2008:

  • Rwanda officially accuses french officials, including dominique de villepin, former prime minister, and francois mitterrand, for their involvement in the 1994 rwanda genocide.
  • On his way to beijing, president george w. bush stops in south korea, thailand, and malaysia.
  • According to the us geological survey, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck sichuan, china.

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August 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $155.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.56

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 108.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0426 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0547 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8555 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 167.3 JPY
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August 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 10:04 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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Who was born on August 05, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 23 days old,

or 816 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5714 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2008?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 2008.

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August 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 2008:

  • Reg Lindsay

    Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1929).

  • Neil Bartlett

    English chemist who created xenon-hexafluoroplatinate (born september 15, 1932).

  • Aldo Busatti
  • Nicola Rescigno
  • Raúl Conti
  • Alex Raymond

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 2008:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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:

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

August 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - I Luv Your Girl
  5. - Take You Down

August 05, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 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:

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

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August 05, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Taken

Taken

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser

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

Death Race

Death Race

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane

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 05, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Audition by Barbara Walters

Audition

By:

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Barbara Walters is the #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER. After fifty years of interviewing world leaders, celebrities, criminals and murderers, as well as movie stars, heads of state, politicians, and inspirational figures, Barbara Walters turned her gift of examination …

Into The Fire by Suzanne Brockmann

Into The Fire

By:

Suzanne Brockmann is the perfect driver. She opens the throttle and lets the suspense burn brighter.

Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

Fleeced

By:

The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestsellers have all gone missing!

Just Too Good To Be True by E. Lynn Harris

Just Too Good To Be True

By:

Harris delivers a surprise treat that will captivate and enchant all audiences: a big, bold and irresistible novel about family, football, and secrets.

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

Chasing Harry Winston

By:

Meet Emmy, Leigh and Adriana. Each of them have been best friends since college and have shared many career foibles and romance missteps in the past decade.

August 05, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Platform: iPhone, J2ME, Brew, BlackBerry

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Gameloft

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands

Platform: Wii

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: THQ

Bejeweled Twist

Bejeweled Twist

Platform: PC (Windows), Java ME, Mobile, Zeebo, Browser game (Flash), Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi (DSiWare), Symbian^3

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, Educational

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

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Who was the US President on August 05, 2008?

On August 05, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 2008?

On August 05, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2008?

On August 05, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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