What Happened on August 25, 2008

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)

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