Wednesday August 20, 2008: on this day

August 20, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2008 can also be written as 8/20/2008 in the US and as 20/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on August 20, 2008:

• Spanair flight 5022 from madrid to gran canaria skids off of the runway and crashes at barajas airport. the crash results in the deaths of 146 people and 8 more. only 18 survivors survive the crash.
• Los angeles: leroi moore, a saxophonist and founding member of dave matthews band, has died at 46 from complications following a june vehicle accident.
• The united states and poland agree to establish a missile defense station on polish territory. russia warns that it will not be satisfied with diplomacy.
• Two bombings in bouira, algeria, have left at least 11 dead and 31 others injured.
• The united kingdom competition commission recommends baa limited sell two of its three south east england airports (heathrow and gatwick) and one of its scottish airports, either edinburgh airport or glasgow international airport, due to concerns about competition.
• 2008 south ossetia war:
• Human rights watch alleges that russia and georgia violated civilian rights during the conflict. the georgian ground offensive in south ossetia saw the bombardment of tskhinvali (the capital of south ossetia), with grad rocket systems, and the 'indiscriminate use' of tanks in the city. this resulted in 'numerous civilian casualties and extensive destruction. hrw states that there was a hospital, apartments, houses, schools and kindergartens as well as shops, administrative buildings, and the uni
• The 2008 summer olympics saw usain bolt, jamaica, win the 200-meter race. this set a new world record.
• Spanair flight jk5022, with 178 passengers on board, crashes at madrid's barajas international airport. this caused 154 deaths.
• Amnesty international, a worldwide human rights movement, reported that the georgian army's assault on tskhinvali resulted in '14 hours' of bombardment of the city. amnesty international continues to gather information about the civilian casualties and bombings of nonmilitary targets that led to civilian deaths and destruction of buildings.
• Russia rejected the un security council draft resolution on georgia because it didn't include the entire text of the eu-brokered ceasefire agreement (bbc news). russia then submitted its own draft resolution, based on the medvedev/sarkozy plan.
• Medvedev: russian troops will leave georgia by friday.
• Russia is closer to recognising full independence of abkhazia/south ossetia as both regions will hold rallies in support of independence within days.
• At a special meeting in vienna, the 56 member countries of the organization for security and co-operation in europe agreed tuesday to send 100 additional monitors for georgia.
• After a 2-hour-long detention, lado vardzelashvili, the georgian governor of shida kartli region was released by russian soldiers.
• Spanair flight 5022, from madrid, spain to gran canaria, skids off the runway and crashes at barajas airport. of the 172 people on board, 146 die immediately, and eight more later die of injuries sustained in the crash.

August 20, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.54
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.77
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.50

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2008:

• 1 USD = 109.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0601 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0986 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8547 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.89 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:26 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 20, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

• Andrew Garfield

  Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

• Amy Adams

  Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

• Demi Lovato

  American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

• Fred Durst

  Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

• Misha Collins

  American actor and director.

• Ben Barnes

  Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

• James Marsters

  James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

• Gerald McRaney

  Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

• Ron Paul

  American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

• Joan Allen

  American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months

or 817 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5722 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2008?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2008.

Famous people died on August 20, 2008:

• Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

  First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

• Hua Guofeng

  Chinese politician, 2nd premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1921).

• Ed Freeman

  American soldier and pilot, medal of honor recipient (b. 1927).

• Gene Upshaw

  American football player and leader of the union (born 1945).

• Ed ''Too Tall'' Freeman

  Former u.s.

• Edward Jaworski
• Tino Sangiglio
• Mario Bertok
• Locke Olson
• Marshall Brown
• Larry Hennessy
• Gene Upshaw (Eugene Thurman Upshaw

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Jerry Lewis

  American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

• Ilona Massey

  Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

• Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

• Ruhama Goldberg

  Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

• Aulora Smith

  Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

• Elmore Leonard

  Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

• Duru Bilge

  Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

• Leonidus Donskoy

  Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Otillia Lindemann

  Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

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Holidays on August 20, 2008:

• Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
• RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
• Estonia - Restoration Day
• Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
• Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

August 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2008 was A Milli by Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 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