What happened on Sunday August 03, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 03, 2008:

• Death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn Alexander Solzhenitsyn, renowned Russian author, dissident, and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 89. Known for his powerful critiques of the Soviet regime and works like 'The Gulag Archipelago', he was a pivotal figure in exposing the human rights abuses of the Soviet system.
• North Korea-South Korea Tensions North Korea announced plans to expel South Korean staff from the Kumgangsan resort and threatened military action following the shooting of a South Korean tourist, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
• Naina Devi Temple Stampede A tragic stampede occurred at the Naina Devi Hindu temple in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, resulting in 162 fatalities and over 400 injuries. The incident highlighted the critical need for better crowd management and safety protocols at religious gatherings.
• SpaceX Falcon 1 Launch Failure SpaceX's third launch attempt of the privately developed Falcon 1 rocket failed to reach orbit, representing a setback in the company's early efforts to establish itself in the commercial space launch industry.
• Qantas Safety Investigation Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority launched an investigation into Qantas safety protocols after three emergency situations in two weeks, beginning with an explosion on Qantas Flight 30.
• Baghdad Minibus Explosion A devastating minibus explosion in Baghdad, Iraq, claimed the lives of 12 people, underscoring the ongoing instability and violence in the region during this period.
• Mogadishu Roadside Bombing A roadside bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia, killed at least 21 street cleaners, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
• Morgan Freeman Car Accident Actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a serious automobile accident near Ruleville, Mississippi, when his car flipped over multiple times on the highway.
• K2 Mountain Avalanche Tragedy A potential catastrophic avalanche on K2 mountain in Pakistan may have resulted in the deaths of 11 climbers, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
• Jiyai Shin Wins British Open Women's Golf Jiyai Shin of South Korea won her first major championship at the British Open Women's Golf tournament, shooting a final round of 66 (-6) and finishing 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Yani Tseng.
• Eduardo Romero Wins US Senior Open Eduardo Romero of Argentina won the US Senior Open Men's Golf tournament, securing his second Champions Tour major title by a margin of 4 strokes over Fred Funk.

Events in 2008

August 03, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 2008

August 03, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 216th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2008 can also be written as 8/3/2008 in the US and as 3/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 2008:

• Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

  Renowned Russian novelist and dissident who exposed the brutal realities of Stalin's Soviet regime through powerful literary works.

• Jeffrey S. Medkeff
• Aleksandr Isaevič Solženicyn

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
2. Rihanna - Take A Bow
3. Chris Brown - Forever
4. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
5. Coldplay - Viva La Vida

August 03, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair
4. The-Dream - I Luv Your Girl
5. Rihanna - Take A Bow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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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 03, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 2008

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Someone born on August 03, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 10 days old,

or 875 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6127 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2008?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2008.

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