Tuesday August 08, 2017: on this day

August 08, 2017 was the 220th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 08, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 2017, who was born and died on August 08, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. American Made, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 2017?


August 08, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2017 can also be written as 8/8/2017 in the US and as 8/8/2017 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2017 in August 2017 calendar

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August 08, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 2017:

  • Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • The pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops to the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2017 jiuzhaigou earthquake. a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck sichuan, southwest china. it killed at least 13 people and injured more than 175. (bbc),
  • Sichuan, in southwest china, is struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. it kills at least 13 people and injures more than 175. (bbc),
  • 2017 north korea crisis: u.s. president donald trump has promised "fire and fury as the world has never experienced" to north korea if it threatens the united states. (nbc news). hours after trump made the comment, north korea said it was "carefully examining" a missile attack against guam, a u.s. territory.
  • U.s. president donald trump has promised "fire and fury as the world has never experienced" to north korea if it threatens the united states.
  • After trump's remarks, north korea said that it was "carefully considering" a missile strike on guam, the united states.
  • Burial of ferdinand marcos. the supreme court of the philippines has rejected all petitions to prevent ferdinand marcos, former president of the philippines, from being buried at the libingan ng mga bayani. this is in addition to its earlier ruling of 8 november 2016.
  • The supreme court of the philippines has thrown out all petitions opposing ferdinand marcos' burial at the libingan ng mga bayani. this is in addition to its earlier ruling of 8 november 2016.
  • Kenyan general election 2017, 2017: kenyan voters go to the polls in order to elect president and members of the national assembly, senate.
  • Kenyan voters go to the polls in order to elect president and members of the national assembly, senate, and national assembly.
  • South africa's corruption: president jacob zuma wins his eighth no-confidence motion. this was achieved via a secret ballot vote of 198-177 with nine abstentions. on the announcement of the result, the rand fell 1 percent.
  • Through a secret ballot vote of 198-177 with nine abstentions, president jacob zuma is able to survive his eighth motion of no confidence in parliament. on the announcement of the result, the rand fell 1 percent.
  • Pga championship: the pga of america (pga tour) and the pga of america jointly announced that the pga championship will be moving from august to may 2019. the players championship will also move from may to february this year.

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August 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $158.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.63
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.00

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8501 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.112 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7696 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2638 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2669 CAD

August 08, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Torquay : 3 - 2
  • Barrow - Halifax : 0 - 0
  • Boreham Wood - Dag and Red : 1 - 2
  • Chester - Fylde : 1 - 1
  • Dover Athletic - Bromley : 1 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Maritimo - Pacos Ferreira : 1 - 0
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August 08, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and 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.

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August 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 2017 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 08, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 07:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 2017.

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Who was born on August 08, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months and 21 days old,

or 346 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2425 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2017?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 08, 2017.

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August 08, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 2017:

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Dick MacPherson
  • Pēteris Plakidis
  • Rius
  • Barbara Cook
  • Jorge Zorreguieta
  • Gonzague Saint-Bris
  • Max DePree

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

  • Mycheal Wittmann

    German tank commander and military officer who achieved the highest number of confirmed kills in a Panzer during World War II.

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August 08, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 2017:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Wild Thoughts
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - I'm The One
  5. - Believer

August 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2017 was Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wild Thoughts
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - I'm The One
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Congratulations

August 08, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Felices Los 4
  4. - Escapate Conmigo
  5. - Imitadora

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August 08, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

American Made

American Made

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons

Country: United States of America

Cars 3

Cars 3

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Brian Fee

Starring: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

August 08, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

Somewhere Between

Somewhere Between

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Love Connection

Love Connection

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Joseph L Leath

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

August 08, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on August 08, 2017?

On August 08, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2017?

On August 08, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2017?

On August 08, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for August 2017?

August 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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