Wednesday August 08, 2018: on this day

August 08, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2018 can also be written as 8/8/2018 in the US and as 8/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

Here's what happened on August 08, 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".
• August 2018, lombok earthquake: the death count from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck lombok in indonesia rises to 131. nearly 2,500 people have been confirmed to be seriously injured.
• The death toll from the earthquake of magnitude 6.9 in lombok (indonesia) rises to 131. nearly 2,500 people are now seriously injured.
• Canada-saudi arabia relations: saudi press agency reports all saudi patients being transferred from canadian hospitals into other facilities.
• Colombia-united states relations crisis in venezuela (2012-present). the united states has pledged us$9 million in aid to colombia in support of venezuelan migrants.
• To support venezuelan migrants, the united states has pledged us$9 million in aid to colombia.
• 2018 china-united states trade war: china announces 25% tariffs for additional us$16billion worth of us imports, effective august 23, in line with yesterday's united states decision.
• China announced 25% tariffs on additional us$16 billion worth imports from the united states. this follows yesterday's announcement by the united states.
• International recognition of palestine state: the mission of palestine in colombia announces that the state of palestine is now a sovereign and free state.
• Reactions to the poisonings of sergei skripal and yulia skopal: after the use of the novichok nerve agent in britain, the united states has imposed new sanctions against russia. yesterday, the uk announced that they would seek extradition from russia of suspected russian suspects.
• After the novichok nerve agent was used in the united kingdom, the united states has imposed new sanctions against russia. yesterday, the uk announced that they would seek extradition from russia of suspected russian operatives.
• Saudi arabia reported the execution and crucifixion of a myanmar man in mecca. he was sentenced to death for entering the house of a woman and stabbing it.
• Saudi arabia reports that a myanmar man was executed and crucifiied in mecca. the man was sentenced to death for entering the house of a woman and stabbing it.
• Insider trading: u.s. representative chris collins, r-ny is charged with securities and wire fraud conspiracy and lying to investigators. he is accused of having passed non-public information about innate immunotherapeutics to his son. the information was used to trade on and then pass it along to other people. collins was also a director and major investor in the company.
• U.s. representative chris collins (republican from new york) was arrested on charges including securities and wire fraud conspiracy, lying to investigators, and conspiracy. collins is accused of having passed non-public information about innate immunotherapeutics to his son. he traded the information and then passed it on to other people. collins was also a director and major investor in the company.
• Politics in slovenia: marjan sarec is nominated by five center-left parties to be prime minister of slovenia.

August 08, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $206.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $109.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.33

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8609 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.882 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7761 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3456 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3018 CAD

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 08, 2018! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 08, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2018 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:41 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 2018.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2018

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

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.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 8th

You are 5 years 8 months old,

or 68 months and 12 days old,

or 297 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2082 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2018?

There are 110 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2018.

Famous people died on August 08, 2018:

• Jarrod Lyle

  Australian professional golfer known for his talent and perseverance.

• Nicholas Bett

  Kenyan track and field athlete (b. 1990).

• Takeshi Onaga

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).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th

Holidays on August 08, 2018:

• 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