Thursday August 07, 2008

US date format: 8/7/2008, UK date format: 7/8/2008

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 7, 2008).

The number one song in US was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry.

The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Destroyed in Seconds. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree or Counter-Strike Online.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

You can also have a look at August 07 across the years or at August 2008 calendar.

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August 07, 2008 Events

What happened on August 07, 2008?


Historical Events

  • Georgia launches a military offensive on South Ossetia in response to the alleged Russian invasion. This is the start of the South Ossetia War.
  • Salim Hamdan was Osama bin Laden's ex-driver. He is now serving a sentence of 66 months imprisonment for war crimes.
  • Andrew Cuomo, New York State Attorney General, agrees to a $7 billion settlement from Citigroup in order to purchase back auction rate securities for approximately 40,000 clients across the United States.
  • For violating his bond conditions in an ongoing perjury case, the Mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick was ordered to be taken to jail
  • The highest number of claims for unemployment benefits in the United States is 455,000. This is the highest since March 2002.
  • The leaders of the coup d'etat 2008 Mauritanian promise to hold elections as soon possible.
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See also

What happened on August 07 in history? Find out the list of August 7th major events

What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008

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August 07, 2008 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 07, 2008?

Other August 7th famous deaths

  • American actor and famous comedian.

  • American oil field firefighter (Born 1915).

  • Jonathan Jackson

    instigator of the Marin County Civic Center shootout and brother of Black Panther George Jackson (Born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips

    American singer known for her R&B vocals, although she was a versatile singer, also performing pop, country, jazz, blues and soul music.

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August 07, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Rat chinese zodiac sign

Rat

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August 07, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 07, 2008?


The day of the week was Thursday.

August 7th marks the 219th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 07, 2008? Which were the top hits on August 07, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Take A Bow
  3. - Forever
  4. - Disturbiayoutube
  5. - Viva La Vidayoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Latin songs

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

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2008?

Books

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Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

Chasing Harry Winston

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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.

Swan Peak by James Lee Burke

Swan Peak

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James Lee Burke's Louisiana lawman Dave Robicheaux, who is dearly loved by Burke, returns to his homeland. He travels from New Iberia Parish in Louisiana to the wilds Montana in this thrilling sequel to Black Cherry Blues.

What Happened by Scott McClellan

What Happened

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McClellan offers a refreshingly clear view of what happened in this book. He wrote it with no other agenda than to record his experiences, insights, and observations for the benefit historians.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

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Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Damage Control by J. A. Jance

Damage Control

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It appears at first glance to be an accident. . A car carrying an elderly couple crashes into a mountainside and falls to pieces.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Platform: Wii

Genre: Minigame compilation

Publisher: Zoo Games

Counter-Strike Online

Counter-Strike Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Valve Corporation Nexon Corporation TianCity[1] Gamania IAHgames Megaxus PlayFPS Nexon EU Go Play

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Platform: Wii

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Crash Commando

Crash Commando

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

money

Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $162.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.77
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.16

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 109.33 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0526 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0612 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8632 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 167.55 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 07, 2008?

On August 07, 2008 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is August 07, 2008?

On August 07, 2008 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 07, 2008?

On August 07, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 2008?

On August 07, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 2008?

On August 07, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 07, 2008?

Famous people died on August 07, 2008 include, Bernie Brillstein, Juan Bustos Ramírez, Juan Bustos.