Friday August 31, 2007: on this day

August 31, 2007 was the 243rd day of the year 2007, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 31, 2007 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 31, 2007, who was born and died on August 31, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. Marimar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2007?


August 31, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2007 can also be written as 8/31/2007 in the US and as 31/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

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August 31, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2007:

  • The british royal family includes prince charles, prince harry, prince william and her majesty, the queen elizabeth. prime minister gordon brown, former prime minister tony blair and hundreds of others gather at guard's chapel, london, for a memorial service in memory of diana, princess of wales, ten year after her death.
  • French polynesia president gaston tong sang is defeated in a no confidence vote and forced to resign.
  • Puerto rico's southwest coast is affected by a fuel spillage. it runs from guanica to guayanilla bay.
  • Democratic republic of the congo
  • According to the world health organization, there is an unknown disease that has caused a high death rate and an outbreak in kasai occidental. this may be due to hemorhagic fever.
  • Norman hsu, a u.s. democratic party fundraiser, surrenders to the san mateo county sheriff's office on a 15 year-old felony warrant.
  • Twelve chileans, including a catholic priest, were charged with involvement in death squads under general augusto pinochet's rule.
  • National board of revenue (nbr), bangladesh, finds that former premier khaleda zia had bank accounts under multiple names but at the same address.
  • Canadian police arrested a toronto man who was found with three bomb letters in his car's boot.
  • Hugo chavez, venezuela's president, stated that he would meet with farc guerillas in order to mediate with colombian authorities over the release of captives.
  • According to the united kingdom meteorological office, the 2007 british summer was the most wet ever recorded. five areas in england were under flood warning.
  • Mike nifong is the prosecution in the duke university lacrosse case 2006. he was found guilty of criminal contempt for court and sentenced to one day in prison.
  • The u.s. kroger supermarket chain recalls its ampquotsouthern-styleampquot and ampquotmustardampquot potato salads due to concerns over ''e. coli'' bacteria.
  • Finland is the first country to host talks aimed at reaching a peace deal in iraq.
  • Waziristan war - the pakistan government denies claims that 300 pakistan army soldiers were captured by pro-taliban militants. they claim that 100 soldiers were trapped in the convoy and are currently working to free them.
  • At a united nations climate conference, negotiators from 158 nations reach rough agreements regarding greenhouse gas targets.
  • Republican senator john warner announced that he would not seek re-election as a member of the united states senate.
  • The united nations secretary-general orders an investigation into the origin of hazardous material from iraq at the united nations headquarters in new york.
  • Tony snow, white house press secretary, resigned effective september 14, 2007. after his resignation, dana perino, deputy press secretary, will take his place.
  • A tank truck collided with four minibuses in kisii (kenya), causing at least 29 deaths and 30 other injuries.
  • The president of france nicolas sarkozy and gordon brown, the prime minister of the united kingdom, threaten to impose sanctions on the government of sudan over darfur.
  • Greece manages to control the 2007 greek forest fires, but 8 people are killed in northern algeria forest fires, while six firefighters in croatia die, and the village in les useres, valencia, spain, is evacuated.
  • Angrily victorian farmers trap jacinta allen, rural and regional development minister jacinta alan and the premier of victoria john brumby in colbinabbin east of bendigo. they also trap advisers and media to raise concerns about the government’s water plans.
  • Afghanistan war
  • A suicide bomber at kabul international airport in afghanistan kills at least two people and injures ten more. (bbc),
  • A total of nearly two dozen militants from afghanistan are killed in heavy fighting in helmand province.
  • Malaysia celebrates 50 years of independence
  • Due to heavy fighting between the army of rebel general laurent nkunda and his supporters, the united nations mission to the democratic republic of the congo sends troops into katale in the masisi district of north kivu province.
  • The mine safety and health administration suspends indefinitely the search for six missing coal miners in crandall canyon, utah.
  • Four russian police officers are killed in an explosion near the chechen border in ingushetia.
  • Protests against hamas in gaza strip by thousands
  • Two university of south florida students from egypt were indicted on charges of carrying explosive materials over state borders. one student was indicted on terrorism charges.
  • Two people are killed and ten more injured in the afghan war. the suicide bomber that struck kabul international airport in afghanistan caused at least two deaths. (bbc), (voice of america). at least ten civilians were killed in kunar province when taliban rockets struck a us military base. (voice of america). nearly two dozen militants from afghanistan are killed in heavy fighting in helmand.
  • Kunar province saw at least ten civilians killed and many more injured when taliban rockets struck a village near a us military base.

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August 31, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.54
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $139.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.70
  • General Electric GE: opens at $38.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.99

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 115.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0555 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2085 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.545 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.77 JPY

August 31, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Bergen : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Schalke 04 - Leverkusen : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Koblenz - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - FC Koln : 1 - 1
  • Offenbach - Augsburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Niort : 0 - 2
  • Angers - Guingamp : 2 - 1
  • Brest - Libourne : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Troyes : 1 - 3
  • Clermont - Grenoble : 0 - 0
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August 31, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2007 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2007 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 2007 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 31, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 11:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 2007.

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Who was born on August 31, 2007?


Famous people born on August 31, 2007:

  • Miku

    Famous virtual singer known for her synthesized voice.

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 6 months old,

or 198 months and 29 days old,

or 865 weeks

or 6055 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2007.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2007?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2007.

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August 31, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2007:

  • Sarin

    Renowned chemist known for his work on the nerve agent Sarin.

  • Norman Hackerman

    Norman Hackerman was an American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of electrochemistry and served as the president of...

  • Gay Brewer

    American golfer (d. 2007).

  • Jean Jacques Paradis

    Canadian general (b. 1928).

  • Sulev Vahtre

    Estonian academic and historian (d. 2007).

  • Jean Jacques

    Paradis canadian general (born1928).

  • Karloff Lagarde

    Mexican professional wrestler (born 1928).

  • Willie Cunningham

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2007:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2007:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beautiful Girls youtube
  2. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube
  3. - The Way I Are
  4. - Hey There Delilah youtube
  5. - Stronger youtube

August 31, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beautiful Girls youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Hey There Delilah youtube
  4. - Ayo Technology
  5. - With Every Heartbeat

August 31, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2007 was Let It Go by Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let It Go
  2. - Shawty
  3. - Do You
  4. - When I See U
  5. - teachme

August 31, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2007 was Y Si Te Digo by Fanny Lu, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Si Te Digo
  2. - Basta Ya
  3. - De Ti Exclusivo
  4. - Lagrimas Del Corazon
  5. - Ella Me Levanto

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August 31, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Eastern Promises

Eastern Promises

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Josef Altin

Country: United States of America

Gone Baby Gone

Gone Baby Gone

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Ben Affleck

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Andrew Dominik

Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Marimar

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Saving Grace

Saving Grace

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Nigel Cole

The Morning Show

The Morning Show

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Andrew Delaplaine

The Time of Your Life

The Time of Your Life

Release year: 2007

Directed by: H.C. Potter

August 31, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Quickie by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

The Quickie

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THE #1 BESTSELLING SENSATION #1 New York Times #1 Chicago Tribune 1 Washington Post #1 Entertainment Weekly #1 USA Today #1 Wall Street Journal James Patterson is America's most beloved thriller writer. He presents his most outrageous-and surprising-novel yet.

Play Dirty by Sandra Brown

Play Dirty

By:

Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times Bestseller, is back with her gripping story about obsession and its deadly consequences. Griff Burkett has been released from federal prison after five years.

Critical by Robin Cook

Critical

By:

This stunning novel by Jack Stapleton, the master of medical thrillers, features the return of New York City's medical examiners Laurie Montgomery (New York City) and Jack Stapleton (New York City).

The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva

The Secret Servant

By:

In this thriller by #1 New York Times bestseller Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon, an Israeli spy, is tasked with finding a missing woman after a terrorist plot in London.

The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The Black Swan

By:

A black Swan is an unlikely event that has huge consequences. Taleb's groundbreaking and prophetic book demonstrates how Black can be fun.

August 31, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crysis

Crysis

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Alien Shooter: Vengeance

Alien Shooter: Vengeance

Platform: Microsoft Windows Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Top-down shooter

Publisher: Sigma Team

Aura II: The Sacred Rings

Aura II: The Sacred Rings

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

Apocalypse: Desire Next

Apocalypse: Desire Next

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: SRPG

Publisher: Idea Factory

Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable Game Boy Advance

Genre: Hack and Slash

Publisher: 2K Games

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2007?

On August 31, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2007?

On August 31, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2007?

On August 31, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

Find out more about August 31st

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for August 2007?

August 2007 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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