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The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 20, 2008).
The number one song in US was Disturbia by Rihanna.
The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Raising the Bar. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy or Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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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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What day of the week was August 20, 2008?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
August 20th marks the 232nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.
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Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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What was the number one song on August 20, 2008? Which were the top hits on August 20, 2008?
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On August 20, 2008 the day of the week was Wednesday.
On August 20, 2008 the zodiac sign was Leo.
On August 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
On August 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
On August 20, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people died on August 20, 2008 include, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Ed ''Too Tall'' Freeman, Gene Upshaw.