Historical Events
- Britain's Victoria Pendleton beats Anna Mears in the women's cycling sprint final at the Beijing Olympics; GB dominates the track winning 7 of 10 gold medals
- Chris Hoy encapsulates British dominance of track cycling at the Beijing Olympics beating teammate Jason Kenny to win the sprint, adding to his keirin and team sprint gold medals
The Fame
Interscope Records releases "The Fame", the debut album by Lady Gaga (Grammy Award Album of the Year, Best Electronic/Dance Album 2009)
- Reigning world champion, Christine Ohuruogu wins the women's 400m at the Beijing Olympics; GB's 50th gold medal in Olympic track & field competition
- The men's gymnastics program at the Beijing Olympics concludes with the home team from China dominating the medals tally takes 7 of 8 gold medals; Zou Kai wins 3
Famous Divorces
- Actor-comedian Tom Arnold (48) divorces Shelby Roos (35) after six years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Clea Bradford, American jazz singer, dies of breast cancer at 67
- LeRoi Moore, American saxophonist (Dave Matthews Band - "Too Much"), dies from injuries sustained in a farm vehicle accident at 46
- Levy Mwanawasa, Zambian politician (3rd President of Zambia), dies at 59
- Marguerite Empey [Diane Webber], American model and Playboy playmate (May 1955, Feb 1956), dies at 76
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About August 19, 2008
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Disturbia - Rihanna
#1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
