Wednesday August 08, 2001: on this day

August 08, 2001 was the 220th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 08, 2001 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 08, 2001, who was born and died on August 08, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bootylicious by Destiny's Child), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 2001?


August 08, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2001 can also be written as 8/8/2001 in the US and as 8/8/2001 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2001 in August 2001 calendar

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August 08, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 2001:

  • Albanian rebels ambush a convoy of the army of the republic of macedonia near tetovo, killing 10 soldiers.

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August 08, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.26
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $66.51
  • General Electric GE: opens at $42.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.00

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 123.38 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5343 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.709 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 108.6 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6216 GBP
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August 08, 2001: 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, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 2001 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 2001 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, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 10:08 pm and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 2001.

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Who was born on August 08, 2001?


Famous people born on August 08, 2001:

  • Aubrey Miller
    Aubrey Miller

    Tv actress.

  • Zion Barrino

    Family member.

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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August 08, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 21 days old,

or 1181 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8269 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 2001.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2001?

There are 132 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, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2001.

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August 08, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 2001:

  • Maureen Reagan

    American political family.

  • Jean-Louis Flandrin
  • Jean Dorst

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, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 2001:

  • 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, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2001 was Bootylicious by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bootylicious youtube
  2. - Loverboy
  3. - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
  4. - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
  5. - U Remind Me youtube

August 08, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 2001 was Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eternal Flame
  2. - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
  3. - 21 Seconds
  4. - Castles In The Sky
  5. - Let's Dance

August 08, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2001 was Loverboy by Mariah Carey Featuring Da Brat & Ludacris, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loverboy
  2. - Fallin' youtube
  3. - Bootylicious youtube
  4. - Where The Party At
  5. - U Remind Me youtube

August 08, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2001 was Azul by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 08, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Azul
  2. - O Me Voy O Te Vas
  3. - Como Se Cura Una Herida
  4. - Como Olvidar
  5. - Con Cada Beso

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August 08, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tigerland

Tigerland

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry

Country: United States of America

The Faculty

The Faculty

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett

Country: United States of America

What Women Want

What Women Want

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda

Country: United States of America

Delivering Milo

Delivering Milo

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott

Country: United States of America

Drowning Mona

Drowning Mona

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Gomez

Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis

Country: United States of America

August 08, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Barker

All About Us

All About Us

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Christine Swanson

Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Phillip Escott

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

Release year: 2001

Directed by: John Boorman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

August 08, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

It'S Not About The Bike by Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins

It'S Not About The Bike

By:

The cyclist who is a world champion recounts his battle with cancer, the difficult treatments he had to endure, his triumph in 1999 Tour de France and the birth of his son.

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

Who Moved My Cheese?

By:

The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.

Cane River by Lalita Tademy

Cane River

By:

The New York Times Bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club Pick-the remarkable and deeply moving story of four generations African-American women who journey from slavery to freedom on a Louisiana Creole plantation.

Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler

Back When We Were Grownups

By:

"A WONDERFUL NOVEL. . . Tyler is a gifted observer and listener who sees the value in family give and take. Her humanity is irresistible. You will want to go back to the beginning of the chapter.

Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi

Stolen Lives

By:

This is Malika Oufkir's remarkable and turbulent life. It's a gripping memoir that reads like an action thriller. Malika Oufkir was born in 1953. She was the eldest child of General Oufkir.

August 08, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Realms

Battle Realms

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Crave Entertainment (US) Ubisoft (Europe)

AirBlade

AirBlade

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Extreme sports

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA Namco

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: LucasArts, Disney Interactive Studios (since 2012)

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

Ape Escape 2

Ape Escape 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP / EU Sony Computer Entertainment; NA Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on August 08, 2001?

On August 08, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2001?

On August 08, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2001?

On August 08, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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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 2001?

2001 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
  • J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
  • The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).

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What was the calendar for August 2001?

August 2001 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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Wednesday August 8, 2001