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About August 30th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 30, 2008, Hurricane Gustav intensified as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm's strength raised concerns about potential damage and prompted further evacuations in Louisiana and surrounding areas.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 2008 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Disturbia by Rihanna
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- August 30, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 30, 2008?
- August 30, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 30, 2008?
- Back in 2008
August 30, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 2008:
- Hurricane Gustav intensifies On August 30, 2008, Hurricane Gustav intensified as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm's strength raised concerns about potential damage and prompted further evacuations in Louisiana and surrounding areas. source: nhc.noaa.gov
- 2008 South Ossetia War The 2008 South Ossetia War began on August 30, 2008, when Georgian forces launched an attack to regain control over South Ossetia. This conflict marked a significant escalation in tensions between Georgia and Russia, leading to a brief but intense war. source: bbc.com
- Panzhihua earthquake in Sichuan On August 30, 2008, a significant earthquake struck Panzhihua in Sichuan, China. The quake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, prompting emergency responses from local authorities. source: earthquake.usgs.gov
- Mass Protests Against Crime in Mexico Over 70 Mexican cities organized mass demonstrations calling for more robust law enforcement and stronger measures to combat violent crime, reflecting growing public frustration with security challenges.
- Italy's Compensation to Libya Italy committed to paying $5 billion over 25 years as compensation for its colonial actions in Libya during the 1910s, representing a significant diplomatic gesture of reconciliation.
- Pakistan Military Operation in Swat The Pakistan Army reported killing 30 militants during intense fighting in the Swat region of North-West Frontier Province, reflecting ongoing counterinsurgency efforts.
- Conviasa Boeing 737 Crash in Ecuador A Conviasa Boeing 737 crashed into the Illiniza Volcano in Ecuador, resulting in the tragic loss of all three people on board. The incident highlights the challenging terrain and potential aviation risks in mountainous regions. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Rihanna's 'Disturbia' Tops Charts Rihanna's hit song 'Disturbia' was the number one song in the United States on August 30, 2008, showcasing the pop star's musical dominance during this period.
August 30, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 30, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Sampdoria - Inter : 1 - 1
- Udinese - Palermo : 3 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Kortrijk : 4 - 0
- Cercle Brugge - Bergen : 2 - 1
- Dender - Mouscron : 1 - 2
- Genk - Lokeren : 1 - 0
- Mechelen - Waregem : 0 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Hamburg : 2 - 4
- Cottbus - Dortmund : 0 - 1
- Leverkusen - Hoffenheim : 5 - 2
- M'gladbach - Werder Bremen : 3 - 2
- Schalke 04 - Bochum : 1 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Valladolid : 1 - 0
- Valencia - Mallorca : 3 - 0
What day of the week was August 30, 2008?
August 30, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 2008 can also be written as 8/30/2008 in the US and as 30/8/2008 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 2008:
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Brian HamblyAustralian rugby player and coach (b. 1937).
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Dante Rossi
August 30, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
- Rihanna - Disturbia
- David Archuleta - Crush
- Chris Brown - Forever
- Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
- Coldplay - Viva La Vida
August 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Lil Wayne - A Milli
- Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
- Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
August 30, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 30, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:01 am and setting at 07:43 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 2008.
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How old is someone born on August 30, 2008?
Someone born on August 30, 2008 is:
17 years 11 months old,
or 215 months and 5 days old,
or 935 weeks and 3 days old,
or 6548 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2008?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 30th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 2008.
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The history attached to August 30, 2008 includes Hurricane Gustav intensifies, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 30, 2008 included “Disturbia” by Rihanna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 30, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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