Monday August 11, 2008: on this day

August 11, 2008 was the 224th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 11, 2008 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 11, 2008, who was born and died on August 11, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan), TV series (e.g. Destroyed In Seconds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2008?


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

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August 11, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2008:

  • 25 taliban militants are killed in an air raid by the united states. 8 civilians were also killed in oruzgan province, southern afghanistan.
  • The 4x100 men's relay wins by the united states, with france and australia second and third. the previous record was broken by all five teams, while eamon sullivan of australia broke the record for 100m.
  • As a precedent for the 2010 presidential elections, the autonomous region of muslim mindanao in philippines is holding electronic voting.
  • 2008 south ossetian war
  • The abkhazia breakaway republic launched an attack against georgian forces in kodori valley. this is the abkhazia region under georgian control. it is where the parallel tbilisi-backed ampquotgovernment of autonomous republic of abkhazia exileampquot is located.
  • Fearful of an attack, president of georgia mikheil sakashvili ran for cover during an interview with gori.
  • Russia has launched a cyberwar against georgia.
  • Taliban fighters force pakistani troops from a post near the border to afghanistan to withdraw.
  • Ossetian sources and russian sources claim that georgian attacks have left 2000 people dead in south ossetia. most of them are civilians from tskhinvali.
  • The separatist republic of abkhazia attacked georgian forces in the kodori valley. this is the abkhazia region under georgian control. it is where the tbilisi-backed "government of the autonomous republic of abkhazia in exile" is located.
  • George w. bush, president of the united states, warns russia to respect georgia's territorial integrity.

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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
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August 11, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2008 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 11, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 17 days old,

or 815 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5708 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 2008.

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

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

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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August 11, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2008:

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Mario Feliciani
  • Fred Sinowatz

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Roberth Williams

    Influential sculptor whose works continue to inspire artists worldwide.

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holidays

August 11, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2008:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 11, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Kissed A Girl
  2. - Forever
  3. - Disturbia youtube
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - Viva La Vida youtube

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 R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heaven Sent
  2. - A Milli
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Put On
  5. - Take You Down

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Para Siempre
  3. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  4. - Pose
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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August 11, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan

Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

August 11, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Havana Nocturne by T. J. English

Havana Nocturne

By:

Cuba represented the greatest hope for American organized crime's future in the post-Prohibition years, according to underworld kingpins Charles Luciano and Meyer Lansky.

Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger

Chasing Harry Winston

By:

Meet Emmy, Leigh and Adriana. Each of them have been best friends since college and have shared many career foibles and romance missteps in the past decade.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

By:

Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Tribute by Nora Roberts

Tribute

By:

**This is the Read Pink edition. Penguin Group (USA), launched a new initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2010.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

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Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

August 11, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colour Cross

Colour Cross

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: NA Zoo Digital; EU Rising Star Games

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Bomberman Touch: The Legend of Mystic Bomb

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Away: Shuffle Dungeon

Away: Shuffle Dungeon

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing

Astro Tripper

Astro Tripper

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Microsoft Windows

Genre: side scrolling shoot-em-up

Publisher: PomPom Games

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2008?

On August 11, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2008?

On August 11, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2008?

On August 11, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for August 2008?

August 2008 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.

Discover how August 2008 calendar looked like.

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