What happened on Saturday August 30, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2008:

• 2008 South Ossetia War The 2008 South Ossetia War was a significant geopolitical conflict between Russia and Georgia, with Russia announcing South Ossetia's integration into the 'One United Russian State', marking a pivotal moment in regional tensions.
• Hurricane Gustav Intensifies Hurricane Gustav escalated to a Category 4 storm, prompting significant evacuation efforts across the Caribbean and southeastern United States, with Cuba evacuating 60,000 people and New Orleans residents preparing for potential impact.
• Panzhihua Earthquake in Sichuan A devastating earthquake struck China's Sichuan Province, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and dozens of injuries, further highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• 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.
• 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.

Events in 2008

August 30, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2008

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

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 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 30, 2008:

• Brian Hambly

  Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1937).

• Killer Kowalski
• Dante Rossi
• Ernesto Segura de Luna

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 30th

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.

1. Rihanna - Disturbia
2. David Archuleta - Crush
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
5. 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.

1. Rihanna - Take A Bow
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Lil Wayne - A Milli
4. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 30, 2008! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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.

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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 2008

Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2008

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 30, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 14 days old,

or 871 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6101 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 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.