Friday August 22, 2008: on this day

August 22, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2008 can also be written as 8/22/2008 in the US and as 22/8/2008 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2008 in August 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on August 22, 2008:

• Ten people, including four americans, were killed in an aircraft crash in guatemala. they were on a humanitarian mission.
• Iran aseman airlines flight no. 6895 crashes during takeoff at manas international airport, bishkek (kyrgyzstan), killing 68.
• In jammu and kashmir, hundreds of thousands of muslim kashmiris protest for india's independence.
• Afghanistan war
• In fighting in afghanistan's western region, 30 taliban militants were killed by the united states-led coalition.
• A coalition air strike in the western province herat caused at least 76 civilian deaths.
• 2008 south ossetia war:
• Human rights watch confirms russia's use of cluster bombs during georgian bombing. it urges russia not to violate international norms. georgia is warned to take immediate measures to protect civilians in georgian villages from the unexploded ordnance caused by russian attacks.
• Usain bolt wins the men's 400 meter relay in jamaica in a world record time.
• The greek police have re-arrested vassilis paleokostas (the most wanted greek fugitive and the alleged mastermind behind george mylonas' kidnapping),
• During clashes at the somali port of kismayo, more than 60 people were reported to have died and 150 others were injured.
• War in afghanistan: 30 taliban militants are killed by the united states-led coalition in the fighting in western afghanistan. (ap via google news). a coalition air strike close to azizabad, in the western province herat, has resulted in at least 76 civilian deaths.
• On september 6, pakistan will informally elect a new president to replace pervez musharraf.
• According to georgian media sources, ten georgian servicemen who had been detained in poti by russian forces a few days ago were freed on august 22. twelve more are held by the russian forces.
• Russian troops began the process of pulling out by removing the checkpoint in the igoeti section of the central highway.
• Russian troops moved toward the conflict zone after removing several checkpoints from the shida kartli, georgia region.
• Russian troops claim they are leaving georgia.
• The us claims that the russian pullback in georgia was "far too slow."
• Russia informs lithuania of its intention to end military cooperation with lithuania.
• Lithuania's defense minister juozas olekas called for amendments in national defense legislation. he stated that it must be completely revised and updated to meet a possible russian threat.

August 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $175.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.91
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.30

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2008:

• 1 USD = 110.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0468 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0984 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8342 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.85 JPY

August 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Cottbus : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Koblenz : 0 - 0
• Greuther Furth - St Pauli : 5 - 2
• Osnabruck - Freiburg : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Guingamp : 2 - 1
• Brest - Strasbourg : 0 - 1
• Chateauroux - Amiens : 1 - 0
• Clermont - Angers : 2 - 2
• Dijon - Tours : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Southend - Brighton : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 01:55 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 22, 2008

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Famous people born on August 22, 2008:

• Chloe Allen

  American child of well-known parents.

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

• Dua Lipa

  Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

• James Corden

  James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

• Kristen Wiig

  Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

• Tori Amos

  American singer-songwriter.

• Rodrigo Santoro

  Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

• Richard Armitage

  Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

• Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

• Honor Blackman

  British actress.

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

You are 15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 1 day old,

or 817 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5723 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2008?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2008.

Famous people died on August 22, 2008:

• Gladys Powers

  Canadian world war i veteran (born in 1899).

• Robert Pintenat
• Maria Luisa Aguirre D'Amico
• Erik Thommesen

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

• Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sebastian Cabot

  Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

• Dorotea Mackiewicz

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

• Laurelyn Joyner

  Set multiple world records in long jump.

• Kenyatta Kenyatta

  Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

• Lennex Kenyatta

  Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Antario Dubois

  Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

• Fayne Blackwood

  Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

• Ulyssa Blackwood

  Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

• Yarrow

  Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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Holidays on August 22, 2008:

• RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2008:

• International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2008 was Disturbia by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Disturbia
2. Chris Brown - Forever
3. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
4. Rihanna - Take A Bow
5. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

August 22, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2008 was A Milli by Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Lil Wayne - A Milli
2. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Kanye West - Put On
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

August 22, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
3. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
4. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
5. Daddy Yankee - Pose