Saturday August 08, 2015: on this day

August 08, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2015 can also be written as 8/8/2015 in the US and as 8/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on August 08, 2015:

• War in afghanistan (2001-present). one nato soldier was killed in an overnight attack on camp integrity, kabul. eight support staff were also killed. two taliban insurgents were also hurt in the attack. (reuters via yahoo news),
• British sas forces successfully rescue hostages in central mali after gunmen attacked a hotel that had at least seven victims.
• Civil war in central african republic: a rwandan soldier with minusca engages in a shooting spree at bangui, killing four un peacekeepers and injuring eight more before turning the gun on his own.
• An rwandan soldier with minusca is killed by four un peacekeepers in bangui and injured eight more before turning the gun on him.
• 2015 pacific typhoon season: typhoon soudelor strikes taiwan, killing at least four people and leaving 64 others missing. (cna via focus taiwan), ap via the new york times. typhoon soudelor hits mainland china in fujian province. 250,000 people have been evacuated from zhejiang and that province.
• Typhoon soudelor strikes taiwan, killing at least four people and leaving 64 others missing. (cna via focus taiwan),
• Typhoon soudelor hits mainland china's fujian province. 250,000 people have been evacuated from the province and zhejiang.
• After six children and two adults were found dead in the vicinity of houston, texas, a man was taken into custody by harris county.
• After a 3-1 win in the 2015 ashes series, england wins the ashes. australian captain michael clarke announces he is retiring.
• Australia's rugby union team wins the 2015 rugby championship, beating new zealand all blacks 27-19.
• Eight people are killed in a shooting in harris county, texas.

August 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.3474 AUD
• 1 USD = 0.9825 CHF
• 1 USD = 16.145 MXN
• 1 EUR = 136.23 JPY
• 1 GBP = 2.0884 AUD

August 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Lokeren : 0 - 0
• Mechelen - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 3 - 1
• St Truiden - Oostende : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Red Star : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 1
• Marseille - Caen : 0 - 1
• Montpellier - Angers : 0 - 2
• Nantes - Guingamp : 1 - 0
• Nice - Monaco : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Reading : 2 - 1
• Blackburn - Wolves : 1 - 2
• Bolton - Derby : 0 - 0
• Brentford - Ipswich : 2 - 2
• Cardiff - Fulham : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

• 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 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

  American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

• Robin Quivers

  American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

• 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

  American actor from a theatre family.

• 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

  Mathematician and english physicist.

• Katie Leung

  Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

• Rena Mero

  American wrestler.

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You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 11 days old,

or 453 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3177 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2015?

There are 111 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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2015.

Famous people died on August 08, 2015:

• Abner Shimony

  Abner Shimony was a prominent physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics.

• Sean Price

  American producer and rapper (bootcamp clik and heltah sketah).

• Gus Mortson

  Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2015).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

• 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

  American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

• Olivia Newton-John

  An american singer, born in australia.

• Karen Black

  American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

• Glen Campbell

  American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

• Barbara Bel Geddes

  Nyc, new york -- actress.

• Fay Wray

  Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

• Richard Deacon

  American actor and singer (d.1984).

• Alan Napier

  American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

• Ilse Werner

  Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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Holidays on August 08, 2015:

• 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

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

August 08, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho - Te Metiste
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Gente de Zona Featuring Marc Anthony - La Gozadera
5. J Balvin - Ginza