Tuesday August 12, 2008: on this day

August 12, 2008 was the 225th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 2008, who was born and died on August 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan), 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 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 2008?


August 12, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2008 can also be written as 8/12/2008 in the US and as 12/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

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August 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 2008:

  • A class action lawsuit was filed against facebook inc., blockbuster inc. and overstock.com. fandango.com. hotwire.com. gamefly.com. zappos.com. and any other ampquotjohn doeampquot companies that activated facebook beacon to release their common members' personal information to their facebook friend without their consent through facebook beacon. the lawsuit claims that the information was released in violation of the video privacy protection act.
  • At least nine people were killed in a missile strike against a south waziristan militant training camp. (ap via ''jerusalem post''
  • Mark david chapman is denied parole a fifth-time for the 1980 murder of john lennon, ex-beatle.
  • Five iranian companies have been sanctioned by the united states department of the treasury for their involvement in the iran nuclear program.
  • 2008 south ossetia war:
  • Dmitry medvedev, president of russia, announced that russia has completed the operation in south ossetia. he stated that the aggressor had been punished and suffered significant losses. its armed forces were disorganized'. medvedev ordered that the russian ministry of defence consider awarding peacekeepers and military personnel who'showed themselves best' during the operation.
  • Lado gurgenidze, the georgian prime minister, says russian jets continue to target civilians.
  • Bp closes two additional oil and gas pipelines in georgia 'as a matter of precaution'
  • U.s. u.s. senator john mccain, republican presidential candidate, speaks out against russia's military operations at georgia. he said: "i know that i speak for all americans when i say today that we are all georgians."
  • In southwest china, 28 people are killed by floods and landslides caused by tropical storm kammuri. 11,000 people are forced from their homes due to the flooding.
  • The united states' michael phelps wins his third gold medal in the 200-meter freestyle at the 2008 summer olympics. he also sets a new world record in the 200 meter butterfly and sets a new qualification record.
  • The modern mlb record for runs scored by the boston red sox and texas rangers is tied at 36 runs. the game was won by the boston red sox 19-17
  • Sergey lavrov (russian foreign minister) stated that signing a "legally binding document on non-use force" by georgia is a condition for the start of talks between the parties to the conflict.
  • Both south ossetian president eduard kokoity, and abkhazian president sergei bagapsh insist that it was georgia, specifically mikheil saakashvili who orchestrated the ethnic cleansing of the civilian population in south ossetia's breakaway republic during the conflict. according to the south ossetian leader, "no talks" are possible with state criminals and "they must be tried and not spoken to."
  • The president of georgia mikheil sakashvili and dmitry medvedev, the presidents of russia, agree to a ceasefire plan of six points proposed by nicolas sarkozy, president of france.

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August 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $173.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.78
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.01

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 109.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0645 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0865 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8659 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 163.0 JPY

August 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Barrow : 3 - 4
  • Burton - Northwich : 1 - 1
  • Cambridge - Kidderminster : 2 - 1
  • Forest Green - Salisbury : 1 - 2
  • Grays - Kettering Town : 1 - 1
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August 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 12, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 02:27 am.

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 12, 2008?


Famous people born on August 12, 2008:

  • Rocco Piazza

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 17 days old,

or 815 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5708 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2008?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 2008.

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August 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 2008:

  • Christie Allen

    English-born australian pop singer (born 1954).

  • Helge Hagerup

    Norwegian playwright, poet and novelist (b. 1933).

  • Sergio Ferrero
  • Vilma Jamnická
  • Manlio Muccini
  • Franco Sibilla
  • Bettina Spier
  • John Ryan
  • Michael Baxandall
  • Orlando Fals Borda

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th

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August 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 2008:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Take You Down

August 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan

Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor

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

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

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 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Obama Nation by Jerome R. Corsi

The Obama Nation

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Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

By:

Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.

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.

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

By:

Many professors give talks entitled "The Last Lecture". Professors are asked about their death and what is most important to them.

August 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Conan: Unchained

Age of Conan: Unchained

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Funcom Eidos Interactive

Call of Duty: World at War

Call of Duty: World at War

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

AssaultCube

AssaultCube

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, GNU/Linux

Genre: First-person shooter

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Platform: PlayStation 2[1][2]

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Cory in the House (video game)

Cory in the House (video game)

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure, stealth

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

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Who was the US President on August 12, 2008?

On August 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 2008?

On August 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 2008?

On August 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

Find out more about August 12th

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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.

Discover how August 2008 calendar looked like.

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