What happened on Monday August 11, 2008?

Here's what happened on August 11, 2008:

• Cyber Warfare Against Georgia Russia initiated a cyberwar against Georgia, demonstrating a new dimension of modern conflict involving digital and technological warfare.
• Russian Invasion of Georgia Russian military forces launched a significant military operation, invading western Georgia and conducting extensive air raids across the country, marking a critical moment in the 2008 South Ossetian War.
• US Presidential Warning to Russia US President George W. Bush warned Russia to respect Georgia's territorial integrity, highlighting international diplomatic tensions during the conflict.
• Abkhazian Attack on Georgian Forces The breakaway republic of Abkhazia launched an attack against Georgian forces in the Kodori Valley, targeting the region under Georgian control where the Tbilisi-backed government in exile is located.
• Georgian President Seeks Cover During heightened tensions, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was forced to seek cover during an interview in Gori, reflecting the intense military conflict.
• US Air Strike in Afghanistan A United States air raid in Oruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of 25 Taliban militants, but also tragically killed 8 civilians.
• Olympic Swimming World Record Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the world record in the women's 100-metre backstroke semifinals at the Beijing Summer Olympics, completing the race in 58.77 seconds.
• Electronic Voting in Philippines The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao in the Philippines conducted electronic voting, serving as a precedent for the upcoming 2010 Presidential Elections.
• Death of Fred Sinowatz, Austrian Politician Fred Sinowatz, a notable Austrian politician who was born in 1929, passed away on this date.

Events in 2008

August 11, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 2008

August 11, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.52
• Apple AAPL: opens at $170.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.86
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.62
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.43

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2008:

• 1 USD = 110.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0691 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.087 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8577 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.99 JPY

August 11, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Vannes - Lens : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hamilton - Dundee United : 3 - 1

August 11, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 224th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2008 can also be written as 8/11/2008 in the US and as 11/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Famous people died on August 11, 2008:

• George Furth

  American playwright and actor best known for his collaborations with Neil Simon and his work in musical theater.

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2008 was I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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

August 11, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2008 was Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
2. Lil Wayne - A Milli
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
5. Chris Brown - Take You Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:46 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

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 11, 2008

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Someone born on August 11, 2008 is:

16 years 9 months old,

or 201 months and 3 days old,

or 874 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6120 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2008?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2008.

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