What happened on Monday August 18, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 18, 2008:

• Sweden Cuts Ties with Russia over Georgia Invasion Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt condemned Russia's invasion of Georgia, canceling all military and exercise ties. He declared the Russian actions 'unacceptable and a crime under international law', signaling a significant diplomatic rift.
• Musharraf Resigns as President of Pakistan Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation, with Speaker of the Pakistani Senate, Muhammad Mian Sumroo, taking over as caretaker president. This marked a significant political transition in Pakistan's governance.
• Taliban Ambush Kills French Soldiers In a devastating attack, Taliban insurgents ambushed French military personnel in Afghanistan, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 21 others, underscoring the ongoing violence and risks faced by international forces.
• Uzbin Valley Ambush in Afghanistan A significant military engagement occurred in the Uzbin Valley during the ongoing War in Afghanistan, highlighting the continued conflict and challenges in the region.
• Suicide Bombing in Algerian Military School A horrific terrorist attack occurred when a suicide bomber drove a car into an Algerian military school, resulting in 43 fatalities and 45 injuries, demonstrating the persistent threat of terrorism in the region.
• Inmarsat-4 Commercial Satellite Launch A Russian Proton Breeze M rocket successfully launched one of the largest commercial satellites ever built - the Inmarsat-4 (I4-F3). This massive telecommunications satellite, measuring 7m long with a 9m wide antenna reflector, is designed to deliver high-speed mobile internet and phone services globally across land, sea, and air.
• Yelena Isinbayeva Sets Pole Vault World Record Russian pole-vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva made history at the Beijing Summer Olympics by setting a new world record of 5.05m in the women's pole vault, showcasing extraordinary athletic achievement.
• Prachanda Becomes Prime Minister of Nepal In a historic moment, Prachanda was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal by President Ram Baran Yadav, marking a significant transition in the country's political landscape.

Events in 2008

August 18, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 2008

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

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

Famous people died on August 18, 2008:

• Antonio Scaccabarozzi

Famous people who died in 2008

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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.

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 music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 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 Waning gibbous.

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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Someone born on August 18, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 26 days old,

or 873 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6113 days old,

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

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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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.

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