Famous Deaths
- John Thoday, British geneticist, dies at 91
- Josef Tal, Israel composer (Israeli art music), dies at 97
- Kevin Duckworth, American basketball center (NBA All-Star 1989, 91; Portland Trail Blazers), dies of heart failure at 44
- Pavle Kozjek, Slovenian mountaineer (b. 1959)
- Pehr Henrik Nordgren, Finnish composer (The Whole World Will Lament; Kwaidan-balladit), dies at 64
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About August 25, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Disturbia - Rihanna
- #1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry