Wednesday August 20, 2008

US date format: 8/20/2008, UK date format: 20/8/2008

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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August 20, 2008 Events

What happened on August 20, 2008?


Historical Events

  • 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:
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What happened on August 20 in history? Find out the list of August 20th major events

What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008

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August 20, 2008 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 20, 2008?

Other August 20th famous deaths

  • American-born French singer-songwriter, the son of American film director Jules Dassin (1911–2008) and Béatrice Launer (1913–2005), a New...

  • Italian famous cartoon strip author, first published in 1945; the creator of the character, Corto Maltese, which made him famous in the...

  • Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress who is perhaps best known for playing the only female speaking role in the film Zulu.

  • American actress (Born 1925).

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August 20, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

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August 20, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

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.

There are 133 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Wrestler

The Wrestler

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis

Country: United States of America

The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce

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

RocknRolla

RocknRolla

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Idris Elba, Thandie Newton

Country: United States of America

Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ed Harris

Starring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 20, 2008? Which were the top hits on August 20, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Disturbiayoutube
  2. - Forever
  3. - I Kissed A Girl
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Paper Planes

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - A Milli
  2. - Heaven Sent
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Need U Bad

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  4. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  5. - Pose

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2008?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva

Moscow Rules

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The new Gabriel Allon novel is from The Dallas Morning News, the "gold standard" in thriller writing. Daniel Silva is a bestselling author of ten novels.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

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The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Breaking Dawn

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It was impossible to love the person who was killing your heart. What could you do? How could you flee, or fight when it would cause pain to your loved one? You could give your entire life if you were …

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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Haruki Murakami, an incomparable author, offers a personal look at running and writing. For most, simply training for the New York City Marathon is enough.

Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

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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.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

Platform: Wii

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Platform: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

Coffeetime Crosswords

Coffeetime Crosswords

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Konami

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Sega Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Chess Crusade

Chess Crusade

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Board game

Publisher: NA Destination Software; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

money

Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • 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

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 20, 2008?

On August 20, 2008 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is August 20, 2008?

On August 20, 2008 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 20, 2008?

On August 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2008?

On August 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 2008?

On August 20, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 20, 2008?

Famous people died on August 20, 2008 include, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Ed ''Too Tall'' Freeman, Gene Upshaw.