Monday August 18, 2008: on this day

August 18, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2008 can also be written as 8/18/2008 in the US and as 18/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on August 18, 2008:

• Pressure from the opposition forces pervez musharaf, president of pakistan, to resign.
• Under pressure from the coalition government, pervez musharraf quits his post as pakistan's president.
• Insurgent taliban kill 10 french soldiers and injures 21 others in ambush in afghanistan.
• A suicide bomber drove a car into an algerian military school, injuring 45 and killing 43 others.
• Taliban militants failed to attack the united states base camp saleno, khost province.
• 2008 summer olympics
• 2008 summer olympics: yelena isinbayeva of russia sets a new record at 5.05m outside in the women's pole vault at beijing's summer olympic games.
• 2008 south ossetia war:
• Marc perrin de brichambaut, secretary general of the organisation for economic cooperation and development, stated at a press conference in vladikavkaz (capital of northern ossetia), that the 'will of all the people' must be taken into consideration when deciding the future for the independent republic of south ossetia.
• On november 12th 2006, south ossetia held a referendum on its independence from georgia. approximately 99% of voters voted for the independence (with an estimated 95% turnout). the referendum was opposed by nato and the usa. they did not recognize the results, claiming that it only served to 'exacerbate tensions in the region'.
• Pakistan presidential impeachment
• Pakistan president pervez musharraf resigns: pakistani president pervez musharraf was facing impeachment. within 30 days, indirect presidential elections will take place.
• Unnamed russian officials declare poland ampquota legitimate targetampquot after the us and poland reached an agreement to deploy a missile defence shield. the deputy of the russian general staff states that poland is open to nuclear strikesampquot.
• Moscow's general staff reports that russia has started troop withdrawals in georgia following president dmitry medvedev's pledge. "moscow says it can keep some troops as peacekeepers around south ossetia," however.
• Fredrik reinfeldt, the swedish prime minister, has canceled all military and exercise ties with russia. he stated that "[the] russian invasion in georgia is unacceptable and a crime under international law." russia's actions have changed our view of russia as an international partnership.
• Nato calls an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to discuss the crisis.
• The president of pakistan, pervez musharraf, resigns under threat of impeachment.
• War of afghanistan: the uzbin valley ambush occurs.

August 18, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.46
• Apple AAPL: opens at $175.57
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.97
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.49

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2008:

• 1 USD = 110.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0647 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0982 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.871 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.66 JPY

August 18, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Metz : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Torquay - Ebbsfleet : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:33 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 2008

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Famous people born on August 18, 2008:

• Gordey Kolesov

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

• Robert Redford

  American actor, director, environmental activist.

• Mae West

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• Kaitlin Olson

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• Patrick Swayze

  American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

• Edward Norton

  American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

• Andy Samberg

  Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

• Alex Honnold

  Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

• Christian Slater

  Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

• Roman Polanski

  French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 7 days old,

or 818 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5729 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2008?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2008.

Famous people died on August 18, 2008:

• Pierpaolo Meccariello
• Luigi Socini Guelfi
• Antonio Scaccabarozzi
• Henry Djanik

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Mildred Davis

  Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

• Robert Novak

  American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

• Ben Cross

  English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

• John Kerr

  18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

• Beverly Bayne

  Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

• Kafi Annan

  Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Brigitt Haque

  Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Walter Chrysler

  American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

• Tola Rotimi

  Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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Holidays on August 18, 2008:

• RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
• Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

August 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Disturbia
2. Chris Brown - Forever
3. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

August 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2008 was A Milli by Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Lil Wayne - A Milli
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

August 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
4. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
5. Daddy Yankee - Pose