What happened on Sunday August 31, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2008:

• New Orleans Mandatory Evacuation Mayor Ray Nagin issued a mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav, demonstrating proactive disaster management following the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.
• Hurricane Gustav Impact on Gulf Coast Hurricane Gustav was a significant tropical cyclone that threatened the Gulf Coast of the United States, prompting extensive emergency preparations and evacuations.
• Republican Convention Disrupted by Hurricane Gustav President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney canceled their scheduled appearances at the 2008 Republican National Convention due to the impending hurricane, highlighting the storm's significant political impact.
• Panzhihua Earthquake of 2008 A devastating earthquake struck Panzhihua, resulting in 32 fatalities, 467 injuries, and widespread destruction of over 250,000 homes, causing significant humanitarian and infrastructure challenges.
• Flooding in Okazaki City, Japan Severe rainfall in central Japan caused extensive flooding in Okazaki City, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and causing significant disruption to local communities.
• Journalist Magomed Yevloyev's Death Magomed Yevloyev, owner of the independent news agency Ingushetiya.ru, was tragically shot and killed while in police custody, raising serious concerns about press freedom and law enforcement accountability in Ingushetia.

Events in 2008

August 31, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2008

August 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Siena : 1 - 0
• Cagliari - Lazio : 1 - 4
• Catania - Genoa : 1 - 0
• Chievo - Reggina : 2 - 1
• Fiorentina - Juventus : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Charleroi : 2 - 0
• Roeselare - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hertha : 4 - 1
• Stuttgart - Hannover : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Munich 1860 : 2 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
• Koblenz - Wehen : 0 - 0
• Nurnberg - Aachen : 2 - 2
• St Pauli - Oberhausen : 4 - 1

August 31, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 244th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2008 can also be written as 8/31/2008 in the US and as 31/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 31, 2008:

• Victor Yates

  New zealand rugby player (born 1939).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st is Virgo.

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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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August 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 08:06 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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2008

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Someone born on August 31, 2008 is:

16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 5 days old,

or 870 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6091 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2008?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2008.

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